Anthony Davis, the former University of Kentucky star and No. 1 overall pick in the recent NBA Draft, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, reports the Chicago Tribune. No financial figures were released…
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Meade Instruments Losses Widen on Missed Telescope Shipments
Meade Instruments Corp. reported its losses quadrupled to $800,000, or 65 cents per share on slightly lower sales in the first quarter ended May 31, as it missed shipments of new telescopes. The designer and manufacturer of consumer optical products, incl
Puma’s Earnings Expected to Decline in First Half
Puma lowered its earnings forecast for 2012 after profits in the first six months fell as a result of slowing sales in Europe. The company said that “despite continuous sales growth throughout the first half of 2012,” consolidated pre-tax and net earnings
Spalding Partners on Skill Development Ball
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, announced a partnership with InfoMotion Sports Technologies, the developer of the 94Fifty basketball skill analysis product. The companies will commercialize a ball designed to measure and quantify basketball s
Project OR Names Five Mentor-Judges
Outdoor Retailer named the five individuals who will mentor student competitors throughout and evaluate finished prototype designs created during Project OR Cycle 9. Project OR is the industry’s original 48-hour concept-to-prototype design competiti
Leatherman Reaches Deal to Acquire PocketToolX Company
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (LTG) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the PocketToolX Company, manufacturer of the unique, single-piece multi-tools…
OutDoor Show Squeaks Out Record Attendance in Friedrichshafen
Attendance at the 2012 OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen reached 21,730 last week, setting a record despite widespread anxiety over economic conditions in Europe…
Former U.S. Olympians Team Up With Boys and Girls Club of America
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced that it will team up with four medal-winning U.S. Olympians for the Triple Play “Summer Games” to reinforce the spirit of the Olympic Movement, and motivate youth to get active and live healthy through physical
Retail Sales Mark Third Consecutive Month of Decline
According to the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, June retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from May but increased 1.7 percent unadjusted
Imagine Surf Appoints VP of Design
Imagine Surf, the San Clemente, CA.-based performance driven stand up paddle board manufacturer, has named internationally-known big wave rider and stand up paddle board pioneer Dave Kalama as vice president of design and innovation, effective immediately
Superfeet Hosts On-site Clinic for Grassroots Retailers
Superfeet hosted 11 retail members of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance for a multi-day “University” at their corporate headquarters in Ferndale, WA…
Movement Skis Locks in Exclusivity on Thin-Ply Tehcnology
Movement Skis signed an exclusive three-year deal for North Thin-Ply Technology (TPT), the revolutionary ski construction technology that provides the backbone of their strikingly ultralight X-Series ski collection, according to Garmont North America, whi
OIA VantagePoint: June in Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
Outdoor product sales growth lost some momentum as June progressed but sprang to life again in July. Hot weather and a well-positioned mid-week holiday helped send consumers into the cool respite of retail. According to point-of-sale data compiled by Spor
Cherokee Appoints Apparel Industry Veteran to Board
Cherokee Inc. announced the appointment of Frank Tworecke to its board of directors…
The North Face Appoints Joe Vernachio VP of Global Product
The North Face appointed Joe Vernachio as vice president of global product, overseeing the brand’s apparel and equipment divisions. Prior to joining The North Face, Vernachio held roles in both operations and product at Spyder Active Sports, Inc. in
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