The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) – the single largest source of funding for parks, trails and other public recreational infrastructure in the United States – ceased to exist Sept. 26 after Congress failed to reauthorize it for the first time si
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Golf Rounds Improve in July
Golf rounds played were up 1.6 percent in August 2015 versus August 2014, according to Golf Datatech. The biggest regional gains came in East North Central, climbing 7.3 percent, followed by Mid Atlantic, 2.8 percent…
Newton Running Appoints Joe O’Neil as New CEO
Newton Running has hired athletic footwear industry veteran Joe O’Neil as its new CEO. O’Neil most recently was senior vice president of Quiksilver Inc.-owned footwear brand DC Shoes. He replaces Newton co-founder Jerry Lee as CEO, who will re
Pricey Franc Prompts Cuts at Mammut
Mammut Sports Group AG eliminated 25 sales jobs at its corporate headquarters in Switzerland and will outsourcing rope manufacturing in a bid to cut costs amid declining sales and margin pressures created by adverse currency effects…
BPSA Spearheads Unprecedented Response to Trek Recall
The U.S. bicycle industry launched an historic recall last week of 1.3 million bicycles that use the same type of quick release that led to Trek Bicycle Corporation's voluntarily recall of nearly 1 million bicycles in April…
BIG Adventures Hustles to Dial in Synergies
When a 40-foot container headed for the Netherlands landed at the loading dock of BIG Adventures rotational molding, or rotomolding, factory in Fletcher, NC last week, it was all hands on deck…
Crocs’ Near-Term Pressures Continue
While noting major progress on its transformation efforts at its annual analyst meeting last week, Crocs Inc. also lowered its guidance for revenues in the third quarter. The revision was attributed to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and the c
USATF to Share More Revenue With Athletes
USATF (U.S.A. Track & Field) designed a formula to distribute an extra $9 million in cash to top athletes and also took steps to clarify language in a much-debated form that runner Nick Symmonds refused to sign before this year’s world championships
Phil Knight Talks Past and Future
In his first interview since revealing his retirement plans in June, Nike's founder Phil Knight talked to USA Today about the past but also about competitive threats from Under Armour and Adidas…
Skateboarding, Climbing, Baseball Make Short List for 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo organizing committee recommended five additional sports – baseball/softball, surfing, skateboarding, karate and climbing – for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Bowling, squash and wushu failed to make the cut from among eight finalists…
Kohl’s Launches Madden Girl Outdoors Collection
Kohl’s announced the launch of the Madden Girl fashion, cold weather boots, accessories and outerwear this fall…
Skechers Performance Supports American Cancer Society
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., announced its 2015 partnership with the American Cancer Society to help in the fight to end breast cancer. For the second year in a row, Skechers Performance will launch a month-long marketing progra
Endura to Outfit Cervélo-Bigla Pro Cycling Team
Scottish cycling apparel and accessories brand Endura announced it will be the new clothing sponsor for the Cervélo-Bigla Pro Women's Cycling Team…
Under Armour Extends Auburn Deal
Under Armour Inc. has extended its sponsorship deal with Auburn University through June 2025…
GSI Outdoors Names New UK Distributor
GSI Outdoors has signed a new distribution agreement covering the United Kingdom with Lyon Equipment Ltd. Effective Jan. 1, Lyon will sell, market and support GSI Outdoors outdoor cookware, tableware and accessories…
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