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

EyeBlack Partners with NFL’s Brian Urlacher

EyeBlack announced Feb. 23 that Chicago Bears All-Pro Linebacker, Brian Urlacher, has joined their team as a professional athlete ambassador. Urlacher will represent EyeBlack's solid black Original product line, which will be sold in special edition

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

Crocs Breaks $1 billion in 2011 with Strong Fourth Quarter

Crocs, Inc. broke the $1 billion mark in 2011 after generating revenue of $203.7 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, up 14 percent from $179.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth quarter 2011 was $5.6 million, o

Nike Establishes Jill Ker Conway Fellowship Fund

Nike, Inc. and MIT's Political Science Department announced the establishment of the Jill Ker Conway Fellowship Fund. The fund, seeded by a $700,000 gift from Nike, was established in honor of Jill Ker Conway, former president of Smith College and a