The skiing accident that left former Formula One race car champion Michael Schumacher in a coma last weekend has reignited debate over why serious head injuries are rising among skiers and snowboarders even as helmet use has grown dramatically…
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IBM Digital: Holiday Online Sales Rise 10.3 Percent
According to the IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark, fourth quarter online sales were up 10.3 percent year over year…
Columbia Sportswear Commences New Venture in China
Columbia Sportswear Company said its joint venture with Swire Resources Ltd. commenced operation as planned on Jan. 1, 2014. Also, as previously planned and announced, 29-year Swire Resources veteran Samson Wong was appointed president of the joint ventur
Gander Mountain to Open Store in Greenfield, IN
Gander Mountain is opening a new location in Greenfield, set to open in the spring of 2014…
Consumer Confidence Rebounds in December
The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index rebounded in December after falling in November. The index now stands at a reading of 78.1 (1985=100), up from 72.0 in November…
Puma Golf Signs Graham DeLaet
Puma Golf announced the signing of rising PGA Tour star Graham DeLaet…
Salomon and Fransson Expand Sponsorship to Apparel
Salomon has expanded its partnership with ski mountaineer and freeskier Andreas Fransson to get his input on the development of snow sports apparel products…
Team Express to Supply USSSA
Team Express has partnered with the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) to become the organization’s exclusive online retailer and team dealer for equipment and training products…
Adams Golf Signs Four-Time Major Champion Ernie Els
Adams Golf signed four-time major champion Ernie Els to a multi-year agreement…
Nike Dominates NBA Player Endorsements
According to analysis by the NBA website, hoopshype.com, Nike has 284 NBA players under contract. That's more than triple the 77 players endorsed by Adidas. Jordan, also owned by Nike Inc, has 35…
Keen Vail Kids Adventure Race Expands in 2014
The Vail Recreation District's 5th Annual Keen Vail Kids Adventure Race World Championships, scheduled for Aug. 7-10, 2014, will expand to include three days of racing, a family competition and additional activities to accommodate a projected 60 perc
Hampshire Group Director Resigns
Hampshire Group, Limited, the maker of men's sportswear, announced the resignation of Peter Woodward from the company's board of directors, effective Jan. 1…
IMBA To Move to Larger Headquarters Friday
IMBA's international headquarters and main U.S. office will move across town in Boulder, CO on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. IMBA will be closed for business on that day…
Orvis Practices Catch and Release with Ross Reels
The Orvis Company, Inc. has agreed to sell Ross Reels just six months after acquiring it after concluding the company did not fit well with Orvis' existing fly reel business. Orvis said it has agreed to sell Ross Reels to Mayfly Group, LLC, which mak
L.L.Bean Allocates $1.6 Million to Nonprofits
L.L.Bean's board of directors approved a Charitable Giving Program that will allocate $1.6 million in grants to nearly 200 community organizations. Gifts, ranging from $500 to $25,000, will be dispersed to organizations involved in the areas of conse
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