The Timberland Company will again provide official jackets and footwear to movers and shakers at the Sundance Film Festival next month. Timberland said it renwed its role as an official haberdasher for Festival filmmakers and the programming team…
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Cycle Force Group Inks Tour de France Licensing Deal
Under a new licensing agreement, Cycle Force Group will offer a full range of Le Tour de France bicycle, parts and accessories beginning in Spring 2010 in North America, United Kingdom and Europe. Distribution will be through mass retailers, sporting good
And-1 Re-Launches Website; Establishes Social Media Program
And 1 has re-launched AND1.com with an integration of social media services including Facebook, Twitter and Youtube…
Arrests in Scam Involving Pro V1 Golf Balls
The Lincolnshire Police Department has confirmed that Lloyd Morris, of Deerfield, Illinois, and Marco Maggiore, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were arrested on November 23, 2009 and charged with money laundering, computer fraud, mail fraud and theft tied to
G-III’s Q3 Earnings Climb 12.2%; Hikes FY09 Guidance
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported revenues for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased by 3.4% to $363.5 million from $351.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Net income increased 12.2% to $32.3 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, compare
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Supports Inclusion of Recreational Fishing in Task Force Report
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) member Rep. Adam Putnam and CSC House Co-Chair Rep. Dan Boren have sent a letter to the Chair of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force urging inclusion of the recreational fishing community in the formation of
Pure Fishing Continues Partnership With BoatUS Collegiate Program
Pure Fishing, the parent company of Berkley, Abu Garcia and All Star, said it will partner with BoatUS for the National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship. This marks the third year for the partnership and continuing dedication by Pure Fishing to the co
Salomon Snowboards Names Marketing Coordinator
Salomon Snowboards hired Kevin Stevenson to fill a newly created marketing coordinator position. Stevenson joins Salomon with an extensive background in both marketing and sales within the snowboard industry, most recently with Nike Snowboarding…
Kelty Starts Selling Direct at Revamped Website
Kelty threw the switch on its redesigned website www.Kelty.com, which will allow consumers to buy directly from the brand for the first time. The site will give outdoor enthusiasts the ability to purchase equipment directly from a selection of five other
Performance Bicycle Introduces Complete Home Delivery
Performance Bicycle, the specialty bike chain, has introduced Spin Doctor Pro Bike Build, a complete home delivery service that ships bikes direct to the front door, professionally assembled…
Spyder Partners with Ardica on Limited Edition Jackets
Spyder Active Sports has produced 24 limited edition jackets with Ardica Moshi portable heat and electronic charging power. Spyder produced a finite number of jackets as an avenue to test the innovation in a ski-based application…
Hal Koerner Becomes The North Face Endorser
The North Face said ultrarunner Hal Koerner has joined its global athlete team. Koerner has raced in almost 100 ultramarathons (classified as anything longer than 26.2 miles) and has placed in the top three in 75 percent of them…
Fly Fishing Retailer Attendees Invited to Join OR
In an open letter, Kenji Haroutunian officially invited members of the fly fishing industry to join Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in 2010, when ORSM will absorb the FlyFishing Retailer show. Haroutunian, who manges both shows for Nielsen Business Media,
Europe’s Skiset to Expand in North America
Skiset, a ski and snowboard rental store chain with more than 700 stores in over 350 European ski resorts, has expanded to North America and plans to have over 70 stores at major resorts in the United States and Canada for the 2009/2010 winter ski season
Hibbett Sports Renovates High School Gymnasium
Hibbett Sports completely renovated the the gymnasium, locker room and weight room at Birmingham's Smith Middle School as part of its Operation Sports Renovation program. Hibbett started Operation Sports Renovation after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gul
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