Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and Livestrong by Johnson fitness equipment, reported a 23 percent gain in global retail sales in the first quarter. Overall worldwide sales for Q1 rose by 22
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SCARPA North America Hires Summit Sales to Rep in Pacific Northwest
SCARPA North America retained Summit Sales to oversee sales of SCARPA products in the Pacific Northwest territory moving forward. The company also promoted two key staff members, Paul Nanawa and Steve Jozefczyk, to new sales positions internally…
Skechers Will Pay $40 million to Settle False-Ad Claims
Skechers USA, Inc. said it has settled all domestic legal proceedings relating to advertising claims made in connection with marketing its toning shoe products, including its Shape-ups line of shoes. While continuing to stand behind its toning technology,
Gander Mountain and Pennsylvania Renew Summer Camping Promotion
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is again partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers with needed gear and a reservation for two nights at a participating state park for just $20. Last year, almost 500 pe
Maverik Lacrosse Supports Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps
Maverik Lacrosse has joined forces with Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps as part of its “Evolve The Player, Advance The Game” initiative to grow the game of lacrosse. Maverik will provide Xcelerate with Maverik Athletes Billy Bitter and Brian Karalunas that will
Billy Casper Golf CEO Elected Chairman of National Golf Foundation Board
Billy Casper Golf (BCG) Chairman and CEO Peter Hill has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the National Golf Foundation (NGF) serving all segments of the golf industry with more than 4,000 member companies…
Adidas Sues Big 5 Over Trademark Infringement
Adidas AG filed a lawsuit against Big 5, charging the West-coast sporting goods chain with selling sneakers with three parallel diagonal stripes similar to its iconic look. In its complaint filed with the U.S. District Court in Portland, OR, Adidaas said
Sunlight Sports of Cody, WY Becomes Newest Grassroots Retailer
Sunlight Sports of Cody, Wyoming has become the latest retailer member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a buying group and association dedicated to helping independent outdoor specialty retailers excel…
Pacific Brands of Australia Reports Acquisition Talks Have Ended
Pacific Brands of Australia, which owns rights to the Dunlop, Everlast, Slazenger and Volley brands among others, said that after five months, talks with suitors are over and it now appears unlikely the apparel and footwear company will not be acquired…
High Sierra Sport Co. to Occupy LEED HQ May 21
High Sierra Sport Company will move May 21 to its new 255,000-square-foot LEED-certified headquarters and wholesale fulfillment center in Gurnee, IL May 21. The new facility's illuminated sign will be seen by tens of thousands of people driving along
Suunto Elevates Couput to Global Brand Manager Role
Amer Sports and Suunto announced the promotion of Jean-Yves Couput to the position of global marketing director for the Suunto brand…
Garmont North America Names Three New Rep Groups
Garmont North America has changed out rep agencies in three North American territories to enhance distribution of its Garmont high-performance ski boots and technical outdoor footwear, Bridgedale socks and Life-Link backcountry accessories…
April Retail Sales Dip on Earlier Easter, Spring
April retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted from March and increased 2.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimates released by the government Tuesday. The results indica
Keen Initiates First Recess Pilot Program
Keen, Inc. has launched its first Recess Pilot Program to help small businesses jumpstart Recess to support their wellness goals and provide a forum for sharing the Recess experience. As part of this pilot, Keen will provide technical support to small bu
Timberland to Sponsor Sustainability Festivals
In keeping with its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and the celebration of eco-conscious living, Timberland announced its sponsorship of two sustainable festivals this summer – Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO and Wanderlust in Stratton,
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