A class action lawsuit has been filed by a group of former NHL players over concussion injuries. Bill Daly, deputy commissioner of the National Hockey League, released a statement supporting the way the League and the Players' Association have manage
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Eagle Creek Names Brandywine River Agency of the Year
Eagle Creek has named Brandywine River Representatives LLC, which directs its sales in Mid-Atlantic States, as 2013 Rep Agency of the Year…
Spalding to Launch Footwear Division
Russell Brands, LLC, owner of the Spalding trademark, and the world's largest basketball equipment supplier, is launching a new footwear division and looks to become a total solution for the basketball category spanning equipment (backboards, inflata
Under Armour to Sponsor National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League announced Under Armour as the league’s new exclusive supplier of performance apparel, footwear & equipment through the 2016 season…
Shoebuy.com Relaunches Website
Shoebuy.com relaunched its website with an updated look and feel for its web properties, designed to bring more streamlined and visually appealing shopping to its customers…
OIWC Opens Nominations for Women of the Year
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is pleased to announce the annual call for nominations for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Snow and Outdoor Industries.
RECALL: 7,000 ElliptiGo Cycles
ElliptiGo Inc. of Solana Beach, CA recalled about 7,000 of its models in the United States and Canada because the front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard…
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Newest Inductees
Six athletes and sport builders have been elected to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame for their contributions to the sport. Honorees include big mountain skier Scot Schmidt, freestyle pioneer and world champion John Clendenin, 2006 Olympic moguls b
Sears CEO Sees Room to Close More Stores
U.S. retailer Sears Holdings Corp which has been struggling to generate cash from its operations, sees room to close more stores next year says Chief Executive Edward Lampert…
Accell Group Says Prolonged Discounting Will Boost Sales, Thin Margins in 2013
Accell Group told investors last week it expects organic sales will grow in 2013 compared with 2012, despite the fact that many of its dealers are delaying deliveries of new model year bikes until next spring…
Has the Outdoor Industry Found the Golden Goose?
The efforts of three leading outdoor companies from California are leading to more humane practices in the European and Asian food industry…
Hibbett Sports’ Q3 Profit Declines Despite Comp Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 9 percent due to a shift in the retail calendar but still came in a penny above Wall Street's consensus estimate. Revenues increased 2.5 percent to $208.0 million with same-store sales ahead
Foot Locker Q3 Tops Street Estimate on 4 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings dipped 1.9 percent to $104 million, or 70 cents a share, but still came in ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 66 cents a share. Sales increased 6.4 percent, to $1,62 billion while comparable
Heliconia Hires New Film Maker and Marketing Manager
Heliconia, an outdoors TV and WebTV production and distribution company is excited to announce two new full-time members to their team-filmmaker, Kelsey Thompson, and Marketing Manager, Amy Luscombe…
Otis Cleaning System Named Editor’s Choice by Outdoor Life
The Professional Rifle Cleaning System by Otis Technology was recently named Outdoor Life magazine’s Editor’s Choice…
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