Baltimore-based STX LLC signed Matt Moulson as its first NHL endorser just months before it launches a line of hockey equipment. The company also reached a four-year partnership with USA Hockey that makes STX both an official sponsor and equipment supplie
Category: Outdoor
Weather, Holiday Shift Boost December Outdoor Products Sales
The fiscal month of December came in like a lion and went out like a lamb in the outdoor products market this year as the right mix of weather, resolution of political strife, improved economics and a shift in the holiday seasonal calendar resulted in inc
Report: Business Leaders Tout Economic Benefits of Protected Bike Lanes
In a new report from PeopleForBikes and the Alliance for Biking & Walking, Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business, entrepreneurs and business leaders from major U.S. cities explain how protected bike lanes — on-street lanes that are physically separated from
Newton Running Signs American Professional Triathlete
Newton Running, the official run course and shoe sponsor of Ironman in the United States, signed a one-year contract with professional triathlete Timothy O’Donnell, who was the top American finisher at the 2013 Ironman World Championships…
Under Armour to Sponsor University of Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Kearney announced that Under Armour Inc. will become the official outfitter of Loper Athletics beginning in July. The multi-year agreement gives Under Armour the right to provide on-field and training gear to UNK’s 17 va
Under Armour Signs New Zealand Boxing Star
Under Armour announced in Albany, Auckland that heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has joined its elite roster of professional athletes, including Canadian UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, Olympic canoe racing gold-medalist Lisa Carrington and Olympic gold-me
SIA Snow Show Attendees to Receive 2-for-1 Lift Ticket Vouchers
For the fifth year running, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) are partnering to give 2014 SIA Snow Show attendees the chance to “Ski/Snowboard the Best of Colorado” with free lift ticket vouchers or 2-fo
Xero Shoes Enters Australian Market
Xero Shoes announced that Stepping Out Footwear of Sidney will represent Xero Shoes in Australia and New Zealand…
Tilly’s Holiday Meets Plan
Tilly’s, Inc., the action sports chain, reported that based on the results for the holiday period, it now expects fourth quarter results to be in the mid range of its previously communicated outlook for both comparable store sales and earnings…
Bauer’s Q3 Revenues Grew 7 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues in its second quarter ended Nov. 30 rose 7 percent to $117.1 million while advancing 9 percent in constant currencies. Adjusted net Income increased 3 percent to a record $7.5 million or 20 cents per share..
Vail Resorts Reports Rockies Offsetting Tahoe Drought
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported strong gains in skier visitation at its Colorado and Utah resorts, but said visitation plummeted at its three resorts in the Tahoe area, which is in the grip of a drought…
2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to be Held in Chicago
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit will be held at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL on Sept. 16-17, 2014. This builds on the success of the sold out, inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summ
Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said its full year earnings will come at the lower end of its guidance due to weak comparable store gains over the holiday period. Comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 1 percent for the quarter-to-date period en
New Balance Licensee Launches Golf Footwear Collection
New Balance announced the launch of New Balance Golf, a golf footwear collection from licensee Klonelab, LLC. New Balance Golf will debut nationwide beginning this month…
Eddie Bauer Signs Two of Nation’s Top Young Freeskiers
Eddie Bauer announced that professional freeskiers, Drew Tabke and KC Deane, have joined its elite Guide team…