The SFIA will have New Balance President & CEO Rob DeMartini and the Aspen Institute’s Director of Sports & Society Program and Emmy-award winning ESPN reporter Tom Farrey participate as speakers at the inaugural 2013 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to
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Thorlo Holds Memorial Day Donation
Thorlo, originator of the Thorlos brand and one of the few sock manufacturing companies to maintain full operations in the USA, has responded to Operation Gratitude's request to help fill its care packages with 1,000 pairs of clinically-tested padded
Edwin Watts Golf Releases ARC ClubSmarts Report
Edwin Watts Golf released the June 2013 “ClubSmarts Report,” featuring the 2013 Fairway Woods Test and providing golfers with a “first-of-its-kind” club matching matrix. The report, which highlights the playability attributes of fa
Good Sports Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
In the past decade, more than 500,000 kids have hit the country’s fields and courts with donated uniforms, shoes, balls and other equipment, thanks to Good Sports, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to partnering with manufacturers to provide
Famous Stars and Straps Appoints President
Famous Stars & Straps, the apparel and accessories brand established by musician Travis Barker, has hired Bill Gage as the company's president. Gage spearheaded the growth of Metal Mulisha motocross brand and spent six years building the brand with I
Dick’s SG’s Q1 Comps Miss Plan
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported a modest gain in first-quarter earnings, in line with expectations. Adjusted for the shifted calendar due to the 53rd week in 2012, consolidated same store sales decreased 3.8 percent, compared to its guidance of
L.L.Bean Passes Torch to Founder’s Great Grandson
L.L.Bean's long-time chairman and former CEO Leon A. Gorman told the company's employees Monday that he is retiring and passing the torch to another descendant of company founder Leon Leonwood Gorman. He will be succeeded by Shawn Gorman, 47, th
Wal-Mart Stores, Target Opt Out of Credit Card Settlement
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Starbucks are among 19 major retailers who said they are opting out of a multi-billion dollar class-action settlement with Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. over their transaction processing fees…
Stormy Kromer Partners with USA Ski Jumping
Stormy Kromer has signed on as the official lifestyle apparel sponsor of USA Ski Jumping and the official fashion wear supplier of Women's Ski Jumping USA…
PGA Touts Golf’s Benefits
The World Golf Foundation and Golf 20/20 commissioned The Walker Research Group to identify and report on the health and wellness benefits of golf participation. According to the research, a round of golf can burn between 1,300 and 2,000 calories and has
REI Begins Selling Miir Commuter Bikes
REI said it has become the first national retailer to sell MiiR’s inaugural commuter bike line, which includes three models: the single-speed Wave and the five-speed High 5 Diamond and Mixte frames. All models and sizes are now available at five REI
EORA Launching First Show in Florida
EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) will be hosting an inaugural show in Florida to help its members service Florida retailers that not only specialize in the outdoor market but also the lifestyle and resort markets. More than 66 brands will be exhibi
OIA Opens Early Bird Registration for 2013 Rendezvous in San Diego
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has opened online registration for 2013 Rendezvous, its annual leadership forum. An early-bird rate of $100 off the normal registration fee is available until June 13…
TGEN And Riddell Partner For Biomaker Study Of Concussive Injuries
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), and Easton-Bell Sports through its Riddell brand, announced they would work together on a study designed to advance athlete concussion detection and treatment…
Volcom Hires VP of Women’s
Volcom, Inc. appointed Mandy Fry as VP of women’s. Most recently, she was Billabong Women's senior design director…
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