Zappos will extend its 365-day return policy to four years as part of a special Leap Year promotion. The extended policy goes into effect on Feb. 29, for 24 hours, to celebrate those customers who make purchases on Leap Year…
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FootSmart Retains National PR Firm
FootSmart, the retailer of foot health products and comfort footwear, announced that it has retained Trevelino/Keller as its first public relations agency of record…
Asics Replaced Haglöfs Chairman
Asics named Alistair Cameron, CEO of its European operations, to succeed Lars Göthlin as chairman of Haglöfs' board of directors. Cameron will oversee a global expansion of the Swedish outdoor brand, which is closing in on $100 million in annual sale
Respect Your Universe Raises $1.5M in Equity Financing
Mixed martial arts apparel firm Respect Your Universe revealed plans to raise $1.5 million through a placing. The cash will be used to accelerate its investment in innovative product and marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and grow revenues…
BSN Sports Becomes National Health Through Fitness Day Sponsor
BSN Sports/US Games is the latest company in the sporting goods industry to support of SGMA's 13th National Health Through Fitness Day (March 6-7; Washington, D.C.) BSN Sports/US Games will be the Transportation Sponsor of this year’s event wh
Sof Sole Renews Sponsorship with Competitor Group
Sof Sole, a division of Implus, and The Competitor Group (CGI) announced that Sof Sole has renewed its partnership as the Official Insole of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. Sof Sole has been a part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Seri
Carhartt Joins B.A.S.S. as an Official Apparel Sponsor and Titles College Series
Carhartt has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with sport fishing industry leader, B.A.S.S. LLC. Carhartt is now the Official Apparel Sponsor and Official Supporting Sponsor of the annual Bassmaster Classic and two B.A.S.S.-owned circuits…
Accell Group ‘s 2011 Results Powered by e-Bikes Sales, Derby Cycle Stock Sale
Accell Group N.V., the Dutch bicycling company that recently acquired e-bike maker Currie Technologies of California, reported that revenues rose by 9 percent to €628.5 million partly on the back of rising sales of electric and sports bicycles, due
Jordan Sues Chinese Company Over Use of Name
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has filed suit in a Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Limited, a Chinese sportswear and footwear manufacturer, for unauthorized use of his name. Nike is reportedly not involved in the lawsuit…
Bass Pro Signs Deal to Open in Colorado Springs
Bass Pro Shops has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to be part of the new 200-acre Copper Ridge development on Colorado Springs’ north side…
West Marine Profits Jump in 2011 on New Store Strategy
West Marine reported net revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 were $113.4 million, an increase of $6.1 million, or 5.7 percent, on a 4.3 percent comp store gain. The company said its strategy of fulfilling wholesale orders through a smaller
The North Face Updates Apps for Windows Phone
The North Face updated its Trailhead and Snow Report apps with the launch on Windows Phone. In addition to offering a constant stream of weather, trail and route information, both free applications now also feature…
Korean Free Trade Agreement Kicks in March 15
The U.S.-Korea trade agreement will enter into force – that is, take effect – on March 15, 2012, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said this week. What impact the agreement will have on the U.S. sporting goods brands is uncertain given that they source m
RECALL: 3,000 Kelty Jogging Strollers
American Recreation Products of Boulder, CO is recalling about 3,000 Kelty single and double jogging strollers because the front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the strolle
Black Diamond Equipment Releases First Digital Catalog
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. released their first digital catalog, Alpinism 2012, which provides an immersive, user-controlled multimedia experience to tell the story of alpinism and Black Diamond products…
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