K-Swiss and Trek Bicycle announced the formation of the 2010 Trek/K-Swiss Triathlon Team. The joint venture between Trek and K-Swiss brings together nine of the world's top international Ironman and Ironman 70.3 athletes…
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Harvard Study: Barefoot Running Better
According to a study from Harvard researchers, runners who eschew shoes may be less likely to do serious injury to their feet because they hold their feet differently. Writing in the journal Nature, Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University in Cambridge, Mas
Columbia Sportswear Names VP, Global Apparel, Accessories and Equipment
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Susan S. Parham as vice president of global apparel, accessories and equipment for the Columbia brand, succeeding Mark Koppes who has left the company to pursue other interests…
Fila Enters Sock License
Fila has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with PS Brands, LLC for the design and distribution of socks in the United States…
Record Sponsors for SGMA’s National Health Through Fitness Day
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) said that so far, a record total of 40 companies have agreed to be sponsors of the the 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day (www.getinvolved.sgma.com) in our nation's capital. The big da
Eastbay and SportsSignup Create Fundraising Website
Eastbay and SportsSignup have partnered to create an all-in-one sports fundraising and online registration service. The new service, called MySportsStore – Powered by Eastbay, allows sports organizations to become their own retail merchants and provides t
NRF Forecasts 2.5% Increase in Retail Sales for 2010
The National Retail Federation released its 2010 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales will increase 2.5% from last year. According to its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook report, influential economic indicators such as the housing marke
Shoe Carnival Secures New Bank Agreement
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced the successful completion of a new revolving credit facility. The new credit agreement provides for up to $50 million in loans and commercial and standby letters of credit through April 30, 2013…
Ritchey Design Appoints North American Sales Director
Ritchey Design, Inc. promoted Kendall Young to the newly created position of North American director of sales for both Ritchey and Syncros brands…
Spyder Names European Merchandiser
Fashion and outerwear industry veteran Loredana Venturi has been named Spyder's European Merchandiser. Her responsibility is to identify and articulate trends in fashion, price points, brands and retailers throughout Europe and communicate her findin
Backcountry.com the Official Online Gear Partner of the U.S. Ski Team
Backcountry.com has become the official Online Gear Partner of the U.S. Ski Team. The company will also power the U.S. Ski Team's online shop at http://shop.usskiteam.com…
Mountain Khakis to Sponsor GamJams Cat 3 Cup
Mountain Khakis announced their title sponsorship of the 2010 GamJams Cat 3 Cup bicycle racing series. The 20-race series in the Mid-Atlantic region starts in March…
Callaway Golf Posts $18.2MM Q4 Loss, Currency-Neutral Sales Increase 3%
Callaway Golf reported fourth-quarter sales increased 9% to $186 million from $171 million a year ago. On a currency neutral basis, sales grew 3%. Net losses widened to $18.2 million, or 29 cents a share, from $3.2 million, or 5 cents, a year ago. On a pr
Cyberknit and Agion To Launch Performance Fabrics Line
New York City-based Cyberknit, a manufacturer of performance fabric for sports, fitness and tactical markets, has partnered with Wakefield, Mass-based Agion Technologies Inc. to offer a new line of fabrics featuring Agion Active dual-action anti-odor tech
Cabela’s Sponsors Four Whitetails Unlimited Programs
Cabela's will continue their nearly decade-long support of Whitetails Unlimited by sponsoring four different WTU programs in 2010…
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