Dick’s Helps Recruit New Fishermen

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. have partnered to promote Anglers’ Legacy, a program that encourages avid anglers to share their love of boating and fishing, and introduce a newcomer to the sport.

Trek Sues to Terminate LeMond Licensing Agreement

Trek Bicycle Corporation has filed suit in federal court in Madison, Wisc. to sever its 13-year relationship with three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond. Trek's suit against LeMond asks that the relationship be terminated due to multiple breach

Report:: Burton Lays Off 30

Burton Snowboards reportedly let go of approximately 30 employees company wide, according to a report on the website of Transworld Business. Sources told the trade magazine that the company has eliminated The Syndicate staff on the West Coast, as well as

Canada to Create Massive National Park

Conservationists are celebrating Canada's decision to develop a new national park in the remote Northwest territories that will be larger than Banff National Park or the Grand Canyon National Park. On Monday, the Canadian government granted interim

REI to Open in Westminster, Colo.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a new store in Westminster, Colo. at The Orchard Town Center in the spring of 2009. Westminster will be the eighth REI location in Colorado. The co-op currently has more than 237,000 active REI members in the Den

Under Armour to Sponsor the University of Utah

Under Armour, Inc. and The University of Utah announced a multi-faceted five-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the official performance apparel and footwear outfitter for the University of Utah football team. Under Armour will supply Utah&#

Women’s Sports Foundation Names CEO

Women's Sports Foundation announced the appointment of Karen Durkin as its CEO. Durkin joins the Foundation from the National Hockey League (NHL), where she served as executive vice president of communications and brand strategy…

Sport Chalet Warns as Economy Worsens…

Sport Chalet Inc. warned investors it would turn in a dismal performance for the fourth quarter as sagging housing values in California, Arizona and Nevada continued to suppress spending…

Speedo: LZR Won’t Face Ban…

Speedo last week said its LZR Racer swimsuit should have no problem being the primary swimsuit used in the upcoming Beijing Olympic games despite assorted calls for banning the record-breaking product…

New Confluence CEO Settles In, Adds to Team…

When Sue Rechner was named CEO of Confluence Watersports Company in December as part of a major overhaul of the paddling industry giant, she stepped into what many saw as a pretty tough position. The company had spent another season disappointing independ

Australian Merino Farmers Blast PETA

Australian Wool Innovation is monitoring PETA closely to ensure the animal rights group does not threaten boycotts against retailers selling products made from Australian merino wool. AWI said PETA is behind recent media reports in Europe that incorrectly

Dick’s Launches Anglers’ Legacy Promotion

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced a new partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. to recruit new anglers across the country and promote Anglers' Legacy, a program that encourages avid anglers to share their lo

Report: Polo Ralph Lauren to Take Over U.S. Olympic Deal

The Wall Street Journal online is reporting this morning that Polo Ralph Lauren will announce shortly that the company will take over as the official outfitter for the U.S. Olympic team for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. PRL apparently inked a deal wi