The Ohio State University announced that J. America and Fanatics, Inc. have been named the university’s licensed apparel and retail partners. The 10-year agreement guarantees $97 million over the term to help fund scholarships…
Category: Outdoor
SFIA Addresses Impact of the Election on Sports/Fitness Industry
According to a webinar hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, one of the big takeaways from the presidential election is the emergence of the non-white/non-male voting block, according to SFIA President/CEO Tom Cove. Also, the traditional lo
Solio New Rep Agency for Western US
Solio, developer of battery packs, solar chargers and lighting products, has hired Jeff Robles and Associates (JRA) for sales representation in the western United States, covering the states of…
Core Concepts Hire New Director of Sales, Adds Reps
Core Concepts has hired a new director of sales and regional sales reps in two territories…
Easton Technical Products Hires New Sales and Marketing Directors
Easton Technical Products has hired Corby Fisher as its new director of marketing and Michael Bellick as its director of sales…
Whistler Mountain to Open Five Days Early
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. announced that as a result of cool temperatures, significant snowmaking production and natural snowfall, Whistler Mountain will open five days early on Saturday, Nov. 17…
Aeropostale Acquires GoJane.com
Aeropostale, Inc. has acquired online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer GoJane.com…
Gander Mountain Offers Holiday Crowdsourced Savings
Gander Mountain is continuing its popular Camo Thursday promotion for a second year by inviting customers to visit www.camothursday.com to view and share their favorite items on Facebook and Twitter…
Pro Defensive Sensation Von Miller Signs with Zamst
Zamst, leader in high-performance sports bracing and support equipment, announced a worldwide endorsement deal with Denver Bronco professional football defensive linebacker Von Miller.
Dick’s SG Lifts Outlook on Robust Q3 Comps
Continuing to benefit from healthy new store productivity and robust same-stores sales, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported earnings rose 20.9 percent in the third quarter and again raised its guidance for the year…
Spy Inc.’s Sales Grow 17 Percent Despite Tough Winter Market
Spy Inc. reported total net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its strategy of divesting licensed brands to focus on the Spy goggle and eyewear brand continued to produce results…
Accell Group Foresees More Sales, Less Profit in Second Half
Accell Group, said the acquisition of Raleigh and other companies will result in higher sales, but financing and integration charges and rising input costs will lower profits in the back half of the fiscal year and result in lower results for the year as
Nau Hires Senior Women’s Designer
Portland-based sustainable apparel brand Nau appointed Carey Mullett as senior women's designer. Most recently, Mullett was the senior apparel designer for technical sportswear at Patagonia…
Folbot Kayak Auction to Benefit Superstorm Disaster Relief
Charleston, SC-based Folbot folding kayaks will be auctioning its last remaining Metrobot—a special edition Folbot Citibot with an iconic NYC subway map on the deck—in an effort to support the American Red Cross after Frankenstorm Sandy’s impact on
U.S. Department of Interior Sets Fee-Free Days for 2013
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced dates in 2013 ranging from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Veterans Day when more than 2,000 national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal lands will offer free admittance
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