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
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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
Avalanche Fatalities at 20 as Spring Ski Season Gets Underway
As backcountry skiers head into the spring ski season, conditions look as hazardous as they have in years in the western United States, where avalanche fatalities have reached nearly twice their level of a year ago…
Ultimate Direction Fills Newly Created Brand Manager Position
Ultimate Direction, which caters to the hydration needs of walkers, runners, and adventurers, hired Buzz Burrell to the newly created brand manager position…
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
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…
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
Puma Covers Medical Treatment Costs for Injured Employee of Cambodia Plant
Puma said it will cover the costs for the medical treatment of a female employee of its footwear supplier Kaoway Sports Ltd., who was injured by a gun shot during labor unrest on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Cambodia…
Spark Program to Take Part in SGMA’s Health Through Fitness Day
On March 7, Spark will support its mission to ensure that all American children lead active and healthy lives by attending the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA) 13th Annual National Health Through fitness Day in Washington, DC…
ACI International Launches Buyamba Soles
Los Angeles based ACI International announced the launch of their newest brand, Buyamba Soles; a line of footwear and accessories adorned with hand crafted beads from Uganda…