Russell Athletic and All Pro Dad, a national charity dedicated to strengthening the relationship between fathers and their children, announced the 2014 winners of the “Always There Award,” an honor given to the unsung heroes who support high s
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BSN Sports Acquires Judge Little Co.
BSN Sports has completed the acquisition of Judge Little Company, Inc., based in Meridian, MS. Judge Little, a family owned and operated company since 1946, is a leading distributor of team apparel and equipment in the state of Mississippi…
Mizuno’s Mobile App Supports Non-Profit
Mizuno is converting “miles into money” by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno's mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase of Mizuno's “What If Everybod
GoPro Files for $100 Million Initial Public Offering
GoPro Inc. filed paperwork Monday with the Securities & Exchange Commission for a $100 million initial public offering. The filling reports GoPro earned net income of $60.6 million on sales of $985.7 million in 2013, up 87.4 and 87.6 percent respectively
Another Montreal Company Prepares to Ship Biometric Clothing Kits
OMSignal said it began taking orders online this month for its first collection of “Biometric Smartwear” for men, including an under-shirt, sleeveless shirt, casual T-shirt and long-sleeved shirt. The Montreal start-up company said it plans to
Paddlesports Dominate List of 2013’s Fastest Growing Outdoor Activities
Stand-up paddling, kayak fishing and white water kayaking topped the list of fastest growing outdoor activities in 2013, according to a topline participation report released last week by The Outdoor Foundation…
Target Signs Golfer Blayne Barber as C9 Athlete
Target Corp. announced today that golfer Blayne Barber will partner with C9 by Champion, the retailer’s exclusive line of activewear, while competing on the Web.com Tour this season. The 24-year-old Lake City, Fla. native joins a roster of 12 other
Vietnamese Riots Unlikely to Delay Fall Retail Deliveries, But Surface Emerging Risks
Damage to Vietnamese factories that make apparel, footwear and gear for U.S. athletic and outdoor brands is unlikely to affect fall retail deliveries, but should cause industry executives to reexamine their assumptions about the region's geopolitcal
Remington Announces Corporate Consolidation
Remington Arms Company LLC on Thursday told employees at sites in seven states, including two productions lines in New York, that it is relocating their jobs to its new facility in Huntsville, AL…
Martens Joins Solar Bat to Design New Line of Sunglasses
Solar Bat Sunglasses and professional B.A.S.S. Elite Series angler Aaron have teamed up to design a line of sunglasses for the serious bass fisherman…
NSSF to Hold Retail Education Seminar in Indianapolis
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has a NSSF Retailer Education Seminar scheduled at the Hilton Indianapolis North, 8181 E Shadeland Ave., in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 26…
Intrawest Retail and Rental Sales Lag Skier Visits, Other Resort Spending
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. reported retail and rental sales at its resorts grew more slowly than skier visits or revenues from its ski schools or food and beverage operations in the quarter ended March 31…
Destination Guests Fuel Higher Spending at Whistler Blackcomb
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported guest spending at its ski and rental shops and restaurants increased even as ticket sales decline during both the three- and six-month periods ended March 31, 2014 compared to a year earlier…
Virginia Tech Gives High Helmet Marks to Schutt, Rawlings and Xenith
Virginia Tech updated results of its adult football helmet ratings, which are designed to identify key differences between the abilities of individual helmets to reduce the risk of concussion. All five of the new adult football helmets introduced this spr
RECALL: Cabela’s Electronic Jerky Blaster
About 600 Electronic Jerky Blasters from Cabela's Inc. are being recalled. The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat…
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