PHIT America has spoken with experts in fitness and health and quickly realized that golf doesn’t get enough credit for how great of a fitness activity it is…
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First Lady Applauds SG Industry Effort to Promote Physical Activity
First Lady Michelle Obama recognized SFIA members Reebok and Nike at a Let’s Move! Active Schools event for their continuing efforts in promoting physical activity and fighting childhood obesity. Shaquille O’Neal, Allyson Felix, and Dominique
EPA Website Streamlines Access to Chemical Health Safety Information
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a web-based tool, called ChemView, to significantly improve access to chemical specific regulatory information developed by EPA and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…
True’s Sales Manager Resigns
True Linkswear, a Scottsdale-AZ based footwear and apparel company, said Mike Wagner had resigned as sales manager at golf footwear brand True…
New Era Introduces NFL Fan Campaign
New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, revealed the 32 NFL fans designated to be brand ambassadors for the 2013 NFL season. Selected from the NFL Back to Football Photo Day contest, which celebrates NFL fans by giving the
Macy’s Expands Athletic/Outdoor Apparel Assortments
Macy’s said it's planning an expansion of its athletic apparel assortment to become more relevant to Millennials' active lifestyle, whether that takes them to the yoga studio, the weight room or hiking and rock climbing. The retailer will
Polar Bottle Announces Hires and Promotion
Polar Bottle has hired two new full-time employees in sales and shippling, and promoted one current production team member in production…
Sally Grimes Joins Benchmark Outdoor Outfitter
Benchmark Outdoor Outfitter, which operates a store in Cincinnati, OH, announced that Sally Grimes has been named the new vice-president of retail operations and marketing. Grimes was formerly executive director of Outdoor Industries Women’s Coaliti
Tubbs Ambassador Program Reaches Second Year
Tubbs Snowshoes kicked off the second season of its ambassador program, with new faces and personalities sharing snowshoeing experiences from unique perspectives across North America…
Fischer Sports Names Rep to Serve Greater California Region
Fischer Sports, a family-owned, global leader and supplier of snow sports products, has hired Roff Carter, a long time hardgoods rep living in Truckee, CA, to service the greater California region for Fischer Alpine skis, boots, bindings and accessories..
Quiksilver Reports Pro-Forma Profit Gains in Fiscal Third Quarter on Back of Deep Cost Cutting
Quiksilver Inc. grew it profits on a pro forma basis in the fiscal third quarter ended July 31 by slashing costs in the face of declining sales. The action sports company closed stores, cut payroll, sponsored fewer athletes and events and cut spending on
Zumiez Grows Earnings Faster than Sales in Fiscal Second Quarter
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended Aug. 3 increased 16.9 percent to $157.9 million from the year-ago quarter thanks to the addition of 58 new stores, strong e-commerce gains and the calendar shift…
All-Pro Linebacker Patrick Willis Joins Rawlings Football’s Advisors
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced the signing of professional football linebacker and All-Pro Patrick Willis to Rawlings Football's advisory staff roster. Willis, an existing user of the Rawlings NR
Retail Industry Adds 43,600 Jobs in August
The National Retail Federation (NRF) calculated retail industry job gains at 43,600 in August, with marked increases in clothing, general merchandise and electronics stores…
Golf Rounds Played Dip in July
According to Gold Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 1.1 percent during July compared to July 2012. Public access play was down 0.2 percent and private course activity was down 5.2 percent…
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