Accell Group NV, the Dutch company that sells Raleigh, Diamondback, LaPierre and Haibike bicycles in the United States, expects to book higher sales and profits in the second half based on developments through October…
Category: Sports/Fitness
Faction Collective to Make Roxy Ski Line
The Faction Collective will design and manufacture a new range of freeride and freestyle skis for Quiksilver Inc.’s Roxy brand that will hit retailer shelves in autumn 2015…
BowTech Archery Expands Regional Sales Force
BowTech Archery is expanding its sales teams for all of its consumer brands, including Bowtech, Excalibur, Diamond, Stryker and Octane into a single unified organization…
RECALL 3,000 Black Diamond Ski Poles
Black Diamond Inc. is recalling about 3,000 ski poles because the stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury…
Bookings Pace Continues at Western Mountain Resorts in October
Destimetrics said that bookings for the upcoming ski season sustained their pace in October at 19 western mountain resorts despite mild temperatures and little snow through much of the month. Destimetrics also reported that occupancy climbed 6.3 percent
Pacific Brands in Talks to Sell Sports Brands
Pacific Brands confirmed a report that it is in talks to sell its Brand Collective business, which includes rights to the Dunlop, Slazenger and Everlast sports brands…
Gold Toe to Launch Slippers
The Gold Toe, which is celebrating its 80th year in 2014, plans to debut its first branded line of slippers for men and women this month…
Newton Running Achieves Certified B Corporation Status
Newton Running has certified as a B Corporation, which designates companies that strive to solve social and environmental problems and meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and…
Li-Ning’s Interim CEO Steps Down
Li-Ning Co. Ltd. said Jin-goon Kim had stepped down as interim chief executive and that founder Li Ning would take over daily operations. The move was made to “facilitate a smooth transition to the new chief executive officer,” who is expected to be named
Helmet Startup Vicis Wins $500,000 Grant from NFL-backed Head Health Challenge
In its bid to push research into concussion mitigation, the NFL has helped sustain a new helmet company that aspires to compete against incumbents Riddell, Schutt, Xenith and Rawlings.On Nov. 13, Vicis Inc. and the University of Washington (UW) were award
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Releases Land Report
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)L has released a public lands report with the goal of educating sportsmen and decision makers on the need to keep public lands in public hands…
Ugg Opens First High-Tech Concept Store In Washington, D.C.
Deckers Brands announced the grand opening of its first-ever Ugg Australia technology-driven concept store, located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Centered exclusively on the consumer, the new store serves as Deckers' second “Innovation
Buck Knives Launches New Website
Buck Knives announces the transition to a new updated website, mobile access user-friendly navigation, a new look and the Custom Knife Builder filled with more knives to customize with unique handles and blade treatments…
Rocky Brands Declares Cash Dividend
Rocky Brands, Inc. announces that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of outstanding common stock, which will be paid on December 10, 2014 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 26, 20
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces New Board Members
The Finish Line Youth Foundation will add five new members to its board effective Jan. 1, 2015. The Youth Foundation also awarded $137,100 to grant recipients in the third quarter of 2014…
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