American Athletic, Inc. (AAI), the leading U.S. manufacturer of gymnastics apparatus, announced a U.S. distribution partnership with AirTrack Factory, which specializes in air tight, inflatable products specifically designed for the world of elite sports
Category: Outdoor
Quiksilver to Sell Surfdome to SurfStitch Group
Quiksilver Inc. reached a definitive agreement to sell its majority stake in online retailer Surfdome to Surfstitch of Australia for net proceeds of…
Adidas Outdoor Opens Nomination Process for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the fifth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, presented by Adidas Outdoor, which will be celebrated at the Salt Palace Convention Center on the second night of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
Timbuk2 Renews Korean and Japanese Distributors
Timbuk2 extended current contracts with its Korean and Japanese distribution partners; Anvil SNH Co. for Korea and Itochu Fashion System for Japan…

Stride Rite Debuts RiteFit App
Stride Rite launched its new RiteFit app, created to measure children's feet with accuracy and ease, directly from an iPad…
Goldwin Sales up 1.6 Percent for First Six Months
Goldwin Inc., which opened a U.S. subsidiary in 2013 to increase sales of its luxury ski apparel and C3fit compression wear, reported net sales of ¥24.9 billion ($241.5 mm) in the six months ended Sept. 30, up 1.6 percent from the same period in 2013…
NSSF 2014 Initiative Update
In key races for the U.S. Senate, including those in Colorado, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa, Georgia and Louisiana (runoff election pending), the results mean a change in party control and added protection against any likely passage of federal legislation that
2014 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Winners Announced
Louisville Slugger, the official bat supplier of Major League Baseball, revealed the 2014 Silver Slugger Award winners for both the American League and National League in a special hour-long telecast exclusively on MLB Network…
Retail Imports Set Records Despite Continuing West Coast Port Issues
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to slow down this month following record levels seen in September and October as retailers rushed to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a possible shutdown of West
Bass Pro Shops Honors Active Military and Veterans
Bass Pro Shops has set aside November and December to show its support for the men and women in uniform by hosting fundraising months for two military-related organizations…
Hydro Flask Strikes Distribution Deal with Coffee Roaster
Hydro Flask signed a non-exclusive agreement with coffee roaster Dillanos to distribute Hydro Flask’s line of stainless steel beverage containers and other products to more than 1,800 specialty coffee brands and cafés throughout the country…
Feedback Sports Adds Marketing Support
Feedback Sports has hired Katie Macarelli as their first marketing coordinator, where she will help the marketing team become more proactive…
Kroenke Acquires InterMedia Outdoors Holdings
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, LLC has acquired InterMedia Outdoors Holdings, Inc., (InterMedia Outdoors) from InterMedia Partners VII, L.P., a private equity investment fund…
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Reconsider Palmer D.C. Ruling
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a motion by the District to reconsider its ruling in the case of Palmer v. District of Columbia, a Second Amendment Foundation case that nullified the city's ban on carrying firearms out
Gaiam Doubles Spri Sales, Recruits Athleta Designer in Q2
Gaiam Inc. reported revenue increased 14.2 percent in the third quarter, fueled by big gains in sales of its Restore and Spri exercise accessories. The Boulder, CO. yoga, fitness and wellness company also disclosed that it hired one of Athleta's seni