Shock Doctor announced a multi-year partnership with top Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians. Santana joins Ryan Mathews, Percy Harvin, Nick Leddy and Jack Johnson on Team Shock Doctor, the company’s group of
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The North Face and Patagonia Reevaluate Down Supply
The North Face and Patagonia are looking for alternative suppliers of down feathers after being targeted by animal rights activists for buying from a California company that sources feathers from force-fed geese in Hungary, The Telegraph of London has rep
Texas Retailer Launches Rack Specialty Store Concept
MSP Holdings, LLC, parent company of Austin Canoe and Kayak’s (ACK), has launched www.RackBoys.com in conjunction with the unveiling of the Rack Boys store-within-a-store concept in Austin, Houston and San Marcos, Texas. Rack Boys offers…
RECALL: 10,500 Fuji Saratoga Women’s Cruisers
Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 10,500 units of the Fuji Saratoga women’s bicycle because the cruiser’s frame can break in the center of the down tube during use
North Cove Outfitters Liquidating
North Cove Outfitters is closing its doors after 24 years in business in Old Saybrook, CT…
OIA Names Corporate Responsibility Manager
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) said Stephanie Bennett will join its staff as corporate responsibility manager in April after earning a master's degree. A former planning manager at K2, Bennett has experience working with multiple facilities and b
Steve Madden Q4 Profit Increases
Steve Madden reported fourth-quarter revenues increased 73.7 percent to $279.8 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 15.9 percent. Net income increased 34.9 percent to $23.8 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, compared to $17.6 million, or
Superfeet Appoints Product Manager
Superfeet Worldwide Inc. has hired Dan Wakeland as product manager, a multi-faceted senior level role responsible for researching, designing and bringing new products to market…
Adidas Signs 2011 Heisman Trophy Winner
Adidas announced a partnership with 2011 Heisman Trophy winner and top NFL Draft prospect quarterback Robert Griffin III of Baylor University. Griffin III was a consensus first-team All-American finishing his Baylor career holding school records for passi
Under Armour to Debut New Cam Newton Commercial
On Wednesday night, Under Armour will premiere its new football commercial, “Cam's Night Out,” on the NFL Network during the NFL Combine. “Cam's Night Out” depicts a Friday night in the life of Under Armour athlete and 2012 NFL Rookie of the Yea
Mizuno Chronicles Olympic Journey of U.S. Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA has launched an interactive Facebook platform to showcase the 2012 USA Men's and Women’s National Volleyball Team experiences as they prepare and ultimately travel to London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Through first-person vi
True Temper Expands Roles for Research and Development Team
True Temper Sports, the golf shaft manufacturer, announced two key promotions of members of the research and development team. Neal Haas has been named vice president of composite engineering and development and Greg Cavill as vice president of alloy engi
Peak Sports to Open First U.S. Store
Peak Sport, a branded sports products company located in China and primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing and distributing sport products including footwear, apparel and accessories, opened its first store in the United States. The store is located
Performance Trainer Appointed to Under Armour Training Council
Power Train Sports Institute announced that its founder, Steve Saunders, has been named to the Under Armour Training Council. Widely recognized for his work with hundreds of professional athletes and thousands of youths and adults seeking higher levels of
Billabong Considers TPG’s Revised Takeover Bid
Billabong said Monday it will consider a revised Aus$765.3 million (U.S. $825.3 mm) takeover offer from U.S. private-equity firm TPG Capital. TPG made an offer of the same value early last week, but that proposal precluded asset sales. The initial offer w
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