Asics America accentuated its strength in the running category and expanded its commitment to the growing training category with the signing of elite coach Andrew Kastor and fitness expert Michelle Lovitt as brand trainers…
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Respect Your Universe Director, COO Leave Amid Restructuring
Respect Your Universe, Inc announced that Munir Ali, who was integral in listing RYU on the TSX Venture Exchange in 2012, has resigned as a director and that it has eliminated the position of chief operating officer held by Erick Siffert…
Trek Unveils Smartphone Integrated Bike at CES
Trek Bikes and Samsung unveiled two concept bicycles at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to demonstrate the multiple possibilities for integrating smartphones with bikes, delivering several benefits for cyclists…
NSSF and SAAMI File Lawsuit to Invalidate Microstamping Law
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) today filed a lawsuit against the State of California in Fresno Superior Court challenging the state’s microstamping law…
Republic Forge Partners with Driftwood Media
Republic Forge, a manufacturer of model 1911 pistols, has selected Driftwood Media Inc., to carry out its marketing and media relations efforts…
W.L. Gore Eliminates PFOA from DWR Supply Chain
W.L. Gore & Associates announced it has become one of the first makers of Durable Water Repellence (DWR) treatments such as Gore-Tex, to eliminate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from all raw materials used in the manufacturing of weatherproof functional fa
Marika Signs License for Sportsbags/Handbags
Marika has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Stone Mountain Accessories for women’s sportbags and handbags…
The Buckle’s Comps Dips in December
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales decreased 2.8 percent in December. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended Jan. 4, 2014 decreased 2.2 percent to $180.9 million from net sales of $185.0 million for the prior year…
Brands Condemn Use of Deadly Force Against Cambodian Garment Workers
Executives from Columbia Sportswear, Adidas Group and Puma SE condemned the Cambodian government's use of deadly force against protesting garment workers and urged the nation's factory owners and trade unions to work together to help the governm
2XU Hires Randy Becker to Head Up Golf and Tennis Divisions
2XU (“Two Times You”) has hired former tennis professional Randy Becker to head sales operations in the tennis and golf markets in the U.S. Becker brings years of proven sales and marketing experience to assist 2XU expanding distribution of it
ShopperTrak: Holiday Sales Rise 2.7 Percent
ShopperTrak estimated that, during the holiday shopping season of November and December 2013, national retail sales increased 2.7 percent although foot traffic decreased 14.6 percent when compared to the same two months last year. The fourth consecutive a
December 2013 Retail Traffic Down From 2012
Despite the short holiday season, December was still the biggest shopping month of the year…
RSG Plans Mega-Run Specialty Store in Denver
Following the acquisition of the three Boulder Running Company (BRC) stores in June 2013, the Denver-based Running Specialty Group (RSG) announced the opening of the newest BRC in the heart of Cherry Creek in mid-February. The new BRC flagship store will
Marmot, Simms Fishing and Woolrich Among Businesses Urging House to Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act
Dick's Sporting Goods, Marmot Mountain LLC, REI, Simms Fishing Products, The Timberland Company, West Marine Inc., Woolrich Inc and Zumiez Inc. were among dozens of businesses that urged House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte to act on the
Metolius Renews Sponsorship of California Climbing League
Metolius Climbing is renewing its sponsorship of the Youth Climbing League (YCL), which is the longest-running indoor climbing competition league in California…
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