The cost of school sports keeps many children from participating, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. Many schools charge fees for students who participate in sports at the
Category: Outdoor
Peyton Manning Leads NFL Jersey Sales
Despite an early exit from the playoffs, Peyton Manning ranked first on the list of the top 10 bestselling NFL jerseys for the regular season from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Jersey Report. Johnny Manziel started out hot, but despite his steady declin
EB Brands Partners with UFC
EB Sport Group, the specialist in personal fitness products, announced a partnership with UFC, the world's leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization…
REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise
REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…
Mad Dogg Athletics Names Aerin Shaw Chief Operating Officer
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. (MDA) announced that Aerin Shaw, formerly at Nike and Walt Disney, has been named chief operating officer…
Kamik Hires VP of International Sales
Kamik appointed Patrick Chevallier vice president of international sales and promoted Catherine Cook, previously VP of marketing, to the new role of VP of marketing and strategic planning…
WSS Donates to Boys and Girls Club
As part of footwear retailer WSS’ commitment to giving back to the communities they serve, WSS president Mark J. Archer, and company executives presented a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club Cheryl Green Community Youth Center in Torrance…
Pow Gloves Adds New Reps
Pow Gloves has established five new sales territories to lead the brand into its 13th season and next phase of growth…
Unifi’s Q2 Profits Leap
Unifi, Inc. reported net income jumped 46.9 percent in its second quarter ended Dec. 28, to $9.4 million, or 52 cents a share, from $6.4 million, or 34 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew 1.6 percent…
Luxottica Reports Strong Q4 Gains from North America
Luxottica Group reported the appreciation of the dollar drove net sales up 13.4 percent, or 7.9 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms, to €1.87 billion in the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, net sales grew by 14.9 percent (+9.3 percent c-n).
Gore Named Oeko-Tex “January 2015 Company of the Month”
The Fabrics Division of W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) was voted “January 2015 Company of the Month” by Oeko-Tex for its sustainability program. Oeko-Tex launched this campaign to recognize textile companies for their ongoing commitment to pro
USA Triathlon Names Three New Directors
USA Triathlon . announced Staci Brode, Ben Collins and Joel Rosinbum as the newest members of the organization’s 12-member Board of Directors. The trio recently began their terms of service…
Marmot and Grassroots Retailers Raise $10,000 for Conservation Alliance
Marmot and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced that their fall 2014 partnership to raise $10,000 for the Conservation Alliance was a success…
NOCSAE Third-Party Certification To Take Effect This Month
This month the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) will begin requiring third-party certification for athletic equipment to meet NOCSAE standards, in accordance with ANSI/ISO national and international guidelines…
Vista Outdoors Shares to Begin Trading Feb. 10
Alliant Techsystems Inc. set the record date for the spin-off of its Sporting Group business to ATK stockholders as Feb. 2, which means regular trading in the new company – Vista Outdoors – should begin Feb. 10…