Outdoor Retailer Summer Market announced that retail, designer and distributor attendees can now register online to participate in the outdoor industry's premier tradeshow and demo event, which runs Aug. 2-5 after the Open Air Demo on Aug. 1…
Category: Sports/Fitness
Vail Resorts Closes on Kirkwood Mountain Acquisition
Vail Resorts, Inc. closed on its third ski resort in the Lake Tahoe area – the Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe, CA. Kirkwood is recognized by skiers and snowboarders as offering some of the best high alpine advanced terrain in North America…
Reef Celebrates Earth Day With San Diego Beach Clean Up
In honor of the 42nd annual Earth Day, Reef will be holding a beach clean up at San Diego’s Buccaneer Beach in Oceanside…
Nike/Reebok Settle Tebow Jerseys Lawsuit
Nike Inc. and Reebok International Ltd. have settled a lawsuit over the right to sell New York Jets football apparel bearing the name of the Jets' new quarterback, Tim Tebow. According to a final judgment made public on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge
Perry Ellis and Callaway Golf Expand Apparel Agreement
Perry Ellis International, Inc. has amended and expanded its license agreement to design, manufacture and distribute apparel and related accessories with Callaway Golf Co. The company will assume all distribution channels in the western hemisphere (US/Can
El Salvador Supplier Wins $1.1 Million Judgement Against Gear for Sports
Partex Apparel International, an El Salvador manufacturer, has obtained a $1.1 million judgment, plus pre-judgment interest in a breach of contract case against Gear for Sports Inc., a sports apparel company owned by HanesBrands, Inc., according to Frankl
SGMA: Youth Activity Levels Improving
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's Sports, Fitness, & Recreational Activities Participation Topline Report (2012 edition), 'inactivity' rates among children ages six to 12 fell from 16.6 percent in 2010 to 16.0 perc
Freedom Group Appoints SVP, Suppy Chain
Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) named Tony Moore senior vice president of supply chain, where he will oversee purchasing, service operations and worldwide transportation…
Trips for Kids Fundraiser Set for May 6
Trips for Kids will celebrate 25 years of serving at-risk youth with an evening gala and auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 6, 2012, at the Mill Valley Community Center in Marin County, CA. The not-for-profit, which has taken 90,000 at-risk
Werner Paddles Names New Rep in Southeast
Werner Paddles announced that Justin Sams will join their team as the Southeast sales representative…
Naklin Base Layer Start-up to Launch at Retail in August
Naklin premium base layer collection geared for big mountain freestyle and backcountry riders will debut in finer snowboard shops around the world this August. Legendary snowboarder, Kevin Jones and industry veteran, Abe Gilreath co-founded the brand with
Astral Adds Windham to RandD Team
Astral, the North Carolina-based maker of PFDs, named Daniel Windham as the newest addition to its R&D team…
Nathan Hires Director to Assists Dealers with Merchandising
Nathan has hired Michael Lewis to the key position of director of product planning, purchasing, and merchandising. Lewis will support retailers by developing a merchandising strategy that drives sales for the brand’s growing line of best-selling acc
Trails Association’s Petition Lambastes Snow Mobilers, State of New York
The North Country Trail Association has filed a petition against New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and Tri-Valley Trail Riders, Inc., claiming the two worked together to misappropriate a nin-mile section of the
Dick’s Sporting Goods Buys Stake in JJB Sports plc
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has agreed to make a £20 million ($32 mm) Sterling strategic investment in JJB Sports plc, a leading U.K. sports retailer. The investment includes an option to purchase junior secured convertible notes that could result in
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