Salsa Bicycles is recalling 1,700 bicycle forks, including some shipped with its Vaya bicycle, because they can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider…
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DSW Announces Top Eight Finalists for Charity Program
DSW Inc. is giving back to the community through its new Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark platform. After reviewing almost 200 non-profit organizations which were nominated by DSW employees nationwide, the retailer has selected 8 finalists: Autism Speaks
OIA Rendezvous Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday
Friday is the last day to take advantage of early-bird registration for 2013 Rendezvous, the annual leadership forum for the outdoor industry, presented by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). A discount of $100 off the normal registration fee is available
Under Armour Signs Baltimore Ravens Safety
Under Armour Inc. signed Baltimore Ravens first-round rookie safety Matt Elam to an endorsement contract, according to the Baltimore Sun…
Summit Hut Announces New Oro Valley Location
Tucson, AZ-outdoor retailer Summit Hut announced the planned opening of a new Oro Valley location…
Jarden Places $250 Million in Convertible Notes
Jarden Corporation sold $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated convertible notes due 2019 in a private offering to a syndicate of investors headed by Barclays Capital Inc. and J.P. Morgan LLC…
Dick’s SG Expanding Headquarters
Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding near Pittsburgh International Airport, leasing 73 acres at Northfield Commerce Park, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. As part of the new lease deal, Dick's has committed to constructing a 180,000-squa
Five Ten Accepting Applications for 2013 Youth Core Awards
Five Ten is now taking applications for the 2013 Core Awards in Climbing. The Five Ten Core Award is designed to support young athletes who embrace adventure and push their personal limits. This series focuses on aspiring young climbers…
Gaiam Divests Bulk of its Stake in Solar Company
Gaiam, Inc. announced it had divested most of its stake in a solar energy company and will use the proceeds to invest in its core business of selling fitness products and media…
Intersport Expects Sales to be Flat in 2013
Intersport International Corp. GmbH, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, increased its retail sales by 3 percent to €10.2 billion ($13 bn) Euro in 2012. The Switzerland-based retailer said it expects comparable sales in 2013..
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced the award of $101,435 to grant recipients in the first quarter of 2013. The 18 grants went to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle in 13 states…
Ray Cook Golf Names Director of Sales
Ray Cook Golf, a leading golf manufacturer, appointed John Holst as director of sales.
Ashaway To Continue As Official String Of USA Racquetball
Ashaway Racket Strings has extended its contract to remain the official string of USA Racquetball through the end of 2013…
Louisville Slugger Signs Jason Heyward
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, one of Major League Baseball’s brightest young stars, has signed a contract with Louisville Slugger…
Bass Pro Shops To Open in Sayreville, NJ
Bass Pro Shops will open a store at Luxury Point, one of the largest new mixed-use developments in the U.S., in Sayreville, NJ. The new 200,000 square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will be located at Garden State Parkway…
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