Ducks Unlimited Inc., the wetlands and waterfowl conservation group, announced today that H. Dale Hall has been named the organization's new chief executive officer…
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Nike Sues Vince Lombardi’s Family
Nike Inc. is is suing a businessman who licenses the names and images of famous dead people and the family of Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi…
Le Coq Sportif Debuts Joakim Noah Basketball Shoes
Le Coq Sportif debuted its first signature basketball shoe with the Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah. Noah's father is tennis legend Yannick Noah, who wore Le Coq Sportif when he played pro-tennis in the '70s and '80s…
Yue Yuen’s March Revenues Jump 19%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd announced that its operating revenue in March grew 18.6% to US$447.6 million, whereas its operating revenue was $377.29 million in the same month of 2009…
CamelBak Inks Sponsorship with Team LUNA Chix
CamelBak signed an agreement to provide Team LUNA Chix with water bottles and hydration packs specifically designed and engineered for women…
Dean Karnazes Becomes Ambassador for Dick’s SG’s Runners’ Month
Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month named legendary running spokespersons Dean Karnazes and Bart Yasso as ambassadors to promote the company's major running initiative scheduled for May…
Outside Media to Handle PR for Suunto/Salomon
Outside Media has recently signed on as Suunto USA's Public Relations Agency of Record for 2010 as well as Salomon USA's Public Relations Agency of Record for 2010.
Chaco Raises $4,500 for Grand Canyon Youth
Chaco recently partnered with Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) to donate to the organization through two initiatives. During the second two weeks in March, Chaco donated five dollars per pair sold on its website to GCY. Company representatives also attended…
Skechers Launches Shape Ups Education Website
Skechers has launched ShapeUps.EU, a new website offering detailed information on the health benefits of Skechers Shape Ups. The site is aimed at European consumers…
Ironman to Change Swimwear/Wetsuit Rules For 2011 Season
The World Triathlon Corporation announced it will be changing certain swimwear and wetsuit rules for all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events starting in September of 2010…
Fila Chairman Gene Yoon Honored by Biella, Itally
Fila said Chairman, Gene Yoon was recognized as an honorary citizen of Biella, Italy, the alpine town where the Fila brand was born…
OBIT: Trampoline Inventor George Nissen
George Nissen, who invented the modern trampoline, died at the age of 96 due to complications from pneumonia at UC San Diego Thornton Hospital in La Jolla…
UW Cuts Nike Contract Over Labor Issues
The University of Wisconsin on Friday cut its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. over the non-payment of more than $2 million in severance in the closing of two plants in Honduras. But Nike claims it has a limited obligation to the workers since it only s
UW Cuts Nike Contract Over Labor Issues
The University of Wisconsin on Friday cut its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. over the non-payment of more than $2 million in severance in the closing of two plants in Honduras. But Nike claims it has a limited obligation to the workers since it only subcontracted apparel production from the factories. In December, UW Chancellor […]
Golfsmith Launches $1 Million Driver Promotion Around Mickelson’s Win
Phil Mickelson captured his third green jacket Sunday at Augusta and triggered the fulfillment of an estimated $1 million promotion undertaken by Golfsmith International Holding. As announced last month, any Golfsmith customer who purchased a new Callaway
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