Outdoor Retailer is moving up the date of its 2009 Summer Market to July 21-24. The decision to change the show dates, according to show management, was made in response to evolving market needs for many of the exhibitors at Summer Market. In particular,
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MSR Delays Reactor Deliveries…
The MSR Reactor Stove System, previously scheduled for release in spring of 2007 is not ready for release yet. As production increased and stoves were put through MSR’s testing protocols, the majority of units met demanding test standards; however, a mino
Body Glove Expands Sales to Gulf Countries
Body Glove International LLC and its licensee Tiki Shark Hawaii Inc. have inked an exclusive deal to expand sales of an extensive line of Body Glove products into the Gulf Council Countries. Body Glove will team up with Omani based Al Barij International
Amer Sports Forms Winter and Outdoor Unit
Amer Sports said it is forming a Winter & Outdoor unit by combining it Salomon and Atomic divisions to better target the winter/outdoor market. The move is part of an overall reorganizing its executive structure as of September 1 to improve its operations
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Carry Enlyten SportStrips
HealthSport, Inc. has reached an agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods to become an authorized distributor of Enlyten SportStrips. Buffalo Bills starting quarterback, JP Losman, will be featured in Enlyten's marketing campaigns for Dick's..
Lone Pine Capital Accumulates 7.8% Stake in Under Armour
Lone Pine Capital and related funds has acquired a 7.8% stake (2,728,463 shares) in Under Armour Co., according to a 13G filing. Under Armour did not show a stake in UA for the quarter ended March 31, 2007…
Spalding Signs Oden and Arenas
Spalding announced the signing of two high profile basketball players, the top pick in the NBA draft Greg Oden and Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas, to endorse its full line of basketballs and backboards on a worldwide basis. Spalding said it plans
Nike Earns Most Brand Explosure at U.S. Open
Nike received the most brand exposure value during NBC's final-round broadcast of the 2007 U.S. Open Championship on June 17, according to by Relay Worldwide's Brand Exposure Analysis. Nike, with almost $2.1 million in broadcast exposure value,
Nike Tops U.S. Open Brand Exposure
Nike received the most brand exposure value during NBC's final-round broadcast of the 2007 U.S. Open Championship on June 17, according to by Relay Worldwide's Brand Exposure Analysis. Nike, with almost $2.1 million in broadcast exposure value,
Heckmann Forms Buyout Firm
Richard Heckmann, who will soon resign as CEO of K2 Inc. with its sale to Jarden, has formed a new buyout firm called Heckmann Corp. The new company intends to sell 62.5 million shares of stock for $8 each, or $500 million, according to a filing with the
TAKKLE Signs Strategic Partnership with MSL Sports
TAKKLE, Inc., the premier online social network for high school sports, announced a partnership with MSL Sports, which organizes combines for high school football players across the country. Through its many combines, MSL Sports compiles performance data
VF Corp to Close RP Printing
VF Corp. will close a printing company it bought through its takeover of Majestic Athletic, leading to the layoff of 80 employees. VF bought family-owned Majestic Athletic in February…
Nike Inks Deal with Greg Oden
Nike confirmed that it had signed an endorsement deal with Greg Oden, the 7-footer who is expected to be the top pick in the June 28 draft. Terms of the multiyear deal were not disclosed. Kevin Durant, who is also vying to be the top draft pick, has not o
Russell Athletic/Atlanta Falcons Partner Up
Russell Athletic and the Atlanta Falcons announced an agreement that designates Russell Athletic as an official sponsor of the Falcons. The four-year agreement includes title sponsorship of the team’s three-week pre-season training camp at its in-season t
Reef Launches Girls Swim, Sportswear and Footwear
Reef officially launched a collection of girls’ swim, sportswear and shoes. The surf brand's first head to toe program for girls will first hit retail in late 2007. It is Reef's first major category extension since the women’s sandal line debute
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