The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Soccer Rules Committee passed three rules revisions for the 2012-13 soccer season at its January 23-25 meeting in Indianapolis, IN. The most significant change involves the elimination of th
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Wham Inc. Acquires R3 Sport LLC
WHAM Inc (Woodman Holdings) has entered into an agreement to acquire Nevada based R3 Sport LLC, a designer of corporate apparel., for $2.5 million in WHAM Inc. stock, effective May 15…
Evoshield Signs Robert Griffin III to Endorsement Deal
Evoshield has agreed to an endorsement partnership with Robert Griffin III, the No. 2 overall selection of the Washington Redskins in last month’s NFL draft. The former Baylor quarterback and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, affectionately known as RG3,
Muscle Milk to Launch $250,000 Grant Program for High School Athletic Programs in Need
CytoSport, the maker of Muscle Milk, announced the launch of the Muscle Milk Recovery Grant Program, which will provide up to $250,000 in grants to help rebuild and revitalize high school athletic programs around the country…
Summer Bookings Up Strongly at Mountain Resorts
Summer bookings for U.S. mountain resorts tracked by Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) are running 15.3 percent higher than the same time last year. The performance continued a trend established over the winter, when occupancy declined only a few p
Columbia Sportswear Sponsors Majesty Outdoors 2013 Season
Majesty Outdoors, the Austin, Texas non-profit that conveys hope to fatherless teenagers by taking them on outdoor adventures, has named Columbia as the “Official Outdoor Apparel Provider” of its award winning television show, which airs on NBC Sports HD
The North Face, NGOs and State Parks Team up to Promote Close-to-Home Recreation
The North Face and two non-profits have teamed up with state parks in 10 regions across the country to encourage more people to take advantage of close-to-home recreational opportunities. Participating The North Face retailers will providing activity guid
Return of Brands Fuels Q1 Comps Growth at Pacific Sunwear
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported broad improvements in the first quarter, including its first positive comps for both men’s and women’s since 2005, as sales accelerated in the back half of the period with the arrival of new brands,
New Stores, Strong Comps Fuel Zumiez First Quarter Sales
Zumiez Inc. reported revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011, driven by the addition of 48 new stores and comparable store sales growth of 12.9, which reflected 50.9 percent growth in e-commerce sales…
West Marine Taps REI Exec As CEO
West Marine, Inc.'s last week tapped an executive who played a key role in growing private label and multi-channel sales at outdoor specialty retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) as its new president and CEO…
Foot Locker’s Earnings Jump on 9.7 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings jumped 36.2 percent to $128 million, or 83 cents per share, from $94 million, or 60 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 8.7 percent to $1.58 billion, as compared with sales of $145 billion for the correspon
NOCSAE Announces Initiative to Replace Youth Football Helmets in Underserved Communities
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) will join forces with sport entities and sporting goods manufacturers to launch the Youth Football Safety and Helmet Replacement Partnership, an unprecedented initiative to repl
Mizuno Signs Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins
Mizuno USA, Inc. signed a multi-year endorsement deal to be the official ball glove for Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, Jimmy Rollins…
Johnson Health Tech’s Q1 Revenues Climb Double-Digits
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
Perry Ellis Q1 Sales Down as Department Stores Trim Orders
Perry Ellis International, Inc., major maker of golf apparel and swimwear, reported total revenues declined 7.9 percent in the first quarter ended April 28 driven by conservative sportswear purchases by department stores following a challenging fall and h
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