Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN introduced Hell Week, an original documentary chronicling the Station Camp High School football team as they endure a preseason overnight training camp deep in the Tennessee mountains. The documentary debuts Thursday, A
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Merrell Lands McCarthy as Next President
Wolverine Worldwide appointed Gene McCarthy as President of the Merrell brand, effective Aug. 26. McCarthy has more than 30 years of experience in the footwear and apparel industry, including leadership roles as SVP of footwear for Under Armour, co-presid
OIWC Launches Pilot Mentoring Program
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has announced the launch of a pilot mentorship program focused on the retention and advancement of women in the bicyle, outdoor and snow sports industries…
API Report Purports Synergy Between Oil, Gas and Outdoor Recreation Industries
U.S. counties have benefited from oil and gas development while preserving natural attractions such as local fishing, hunting, skiing and hiking, according to a new study released by the American Petroleum Institute…
Sequential Brands Unveils Plans for Heelys Relaunch
Sequential Brands Group, the owner of Heelys, has announced new plans for Heelys that include an overhauled and expanded footwear collection, global marketing plans and the expansion into new product categories including backpacks and back-to-school acces
2XU to Sponsor Ironman Foundation Running Team
2XU, the maker of performance sports apparel, has been appointed official compression partner of the Ironman Foundation Newton Running Ambassador Triathlon Team (IMF/NRTT)…
Dorel to Aquire Control of Brazil’s Largest Bike Manufacturer and Brand
Dorel Industries Inc. announced it will acquire a 70 percent interest in Brazilian bike maker Caloi, which has a 40 percent share of the Brazilian market and operates the largest bike factory outside of Southeast Asia. Caloi's factory in Manaus will
The Buckle’ Revenues, Profits Rise in Tandem in Fiscal Second Quarter
The Buckle, Inc. reported sales and net income grew in near lock step in fiscal second quarter ended Aug. 3. Comparable store net sales increased 3.2 percent from the the 13-week period ended Aug. 4, 2012, while online sales (which are not included in com
Three Tennis Industry Pioneers Inducted Into Industry Hall of Fame
Three tennis industry leaders – Howard R. Gill Jr., Walter Montenegro and Sheldon Westervelt – will be inducted into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame this summer, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments and significant impact on the tennis ind
Leatherman Tool Appoints Pugeliese VP of Product Engineering
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., parent company to Leatherman multi-tools and LED Lenser lights, has appointed Scott Pugliese vice president of product engineering of Leatherman Tool. Pugliese will be located at the Portland, OR manufacturing headquarters and
JustFab and ShoeDazzle to Merge
JustFab and ShoeDazzle announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge the two industry leaders in a strategic move that will create the worldwide market leader in fashion subscription e-commerce, and redefine the way women shop onli
Soles4Souls Names Kevin Cherep as Chief Development Officer
Soles4Souls Inc., the not-for-profit institution dedicated to fighting poverty through the distribution of shoes and clothing, named veteran philanthropy executive Kevin Cherep as chief development officer…
Toms Commits to U.S. Donations
The founder of Toms, Blake Mycoskie, announced that the company has made a major commitment to children in the United States and through its Giving Partners will give at least one million pairs of new shoes by the end of 2014…
Lenzing Says Cotton Surplus Driving Down Fiber Prices
The Lenzing Group generated earnings in line with expectations in the first half of 2013, but considerably below the first half of 2012 as a global surplus of cotton drove down the average price for its fibers 25 percent…
Billabong Refinancing Offer Undergoes Revision
US private equity groups Centerbridge and Oaktree are considering whether to make a last-minute bid for Billabong after a Takeovers Panel ruling opened the company up to rival takeover offers, according to a report by the Australian. The panel had forced
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