Crailar Technologies Inc., a development stage company that has raised money from Adidas' venture capital fund to develop environmentally friendly fibers from flax, reported much lower losses on higher sales in the third quarter ended Sept. 27. The c
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Mizuno Shows Modest Gains in Fiscal Half
Mizuno Corp. reported sales in the six months totaled ¥90.0 billion ($779.3 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year. Operating income stood at ¥2.7 billion ($23.4 mm), up 3.9 percent. The Americas was down 3.9 percent
Seven Helmet Concepts Funded by NFL, UA and GE Consortium
University of Washington (UW) and its commercial partner, Vicis, Inc. were among seven organizations to win $500,000 grants to develop technology to better protect against concussions and brain injury from Head Health Challenge II, a collaboration between
Princeton Tec to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at DEMA
Princeton Tec will be showcasing its diverse line of lighting products – as well as some throw-back memorabilia – to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the upcoming Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) show…
Bern Unlimited Joins The Bike Cooperative
Bern Unlimited has joined The Bike Cooperative, which means co-op retailers can earn rebates on their purchases of Bern's bike, snow, skate and water sports helmets…

XRCEL Adds USA BMX Pro Justin Posey as Brand Ambassador
New World Consumer Products, LLC announced that 2013-14 Collegiate National Champion and USA BMX Pro Rookie of the Year Justin Posey has been added as a Brand Ambassador for the company’s flagship product, XRCEL a cutting-edge sports performance fue
Moncler Sales Buoyed by Strong Overseas Demand
Moncler reported revenues grew 16 percent to about $609 million in the nine months ended Sept. 30 on strong overseas sales of its luxury ski wear and other apparel. In the Americas, sales grew 35 percent to about $73 million, thanks to a growing retail pr
Leatt Corp. Cuts Losses on Strong US Demand
Leatt Corporation, a South African developer and marketer of protective equipment for high-velocity sports, reported revenue grew to $3.5 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, versus $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2013…
Fiat Brand North America and Vans Expand Partnership
Fiat Brand North America and Vans to partner at the 2014 Vans World Cup of Surfing on Sunset Beach, Hawaii
Now through Dec. 6, consumer who guesses the exact number of Vans shoes inside a Fiat 500L will receive a Mark Richards custom shaped surfboard, in
Yue Yuen Sees 7 Percent Revenue Gain in Nine Months
Yue Yuen reported sales in the nine months rose 6.8 percent to $5.94 billion…
Buck Knives Launches New Website
Buck Knives announces the transition to a new updated website, mobile access user-friendly navigation, a new look and the Custom Knife Builder filled with more knives to customize with unique handles and blade treatments…
J. America Launches New Website
J. America, one of the largest collegiate apparel suppliers in the US, officially launched a new website at jamericatlg.com…
Repreve Kicks off National Recycling Challenge in Charlotte
Unifi Inc. said school kids in Charlotte, NC collected nearly 200,000 plastic bottles during a 10-day recycling challenge to create enough Repreve yarn to make 8,000 Repreve-based Patagonia Jackets, 100,000 t-shirts or 25,000 pairs of pants.
The challenge
Schutt Sports Confirms Adams USA Acquisition
Schutt Sports confirmed the acquisition of additional assets of Adams USA. In 2011, Schutt acquired the Adams USA football helmet and faceguard assets. The new transaction announced brings the remaining Adams USA brands and product lines under the Schutt
NRA’s Business Alliance Reaches 6,000 Members
The National Rifle Association proudly announces that its Business Alliance is now 6,000 members strong…