Nordstrom Inc. has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that it knowingly failed to report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission immediately, as required by federal law, that its children's hooded jackets and sweaters were
Category: Sports/Fitness
Sportsman’s Warehouse HQ Likely to Remain in Utah
The Canadian agricultural co-op that has signed an MOU to buy Utah-based Sportsman's Warehouse expects to eventually combine the chain with a Canadian chain it bought earlier this year under a single brand, according to a report by New West. Expansio
Genesco Third Quarter Results In Line With Adjusted Guidance
Genesco Inc. said its results for the third quarter reflected solid performances at Journeys, Hat World and Dockers, partially offset by challenges at Johnston & Murphy. The company ended the quarter with 4% less inventory, thanks to solid back-to-school
FGXI Acquires Dioptics Medical Products
FGX International has acquired Dioptics Medical Products, Inc., a privately held company located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dioptics is engaged in the wholesale and retail sales of sunglasses and optical accessories primarily marketed under the SolarShield a
New Balance Adds Senior Marketing Mgr
New Balance appointed Chris Passarell as senior marketing manager, global sports, to lead integrated marketing for the performance SBUs (running, sport, outdoor and kids) and creative services…
Trek Bicycle Sponsors Women’s Triathlon Series
Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women’s triathlon series. The Trek Women’s Triathlon Series is targeting 12 cities for 2009, anticipating more than 25,000 entrants…
New Balance Foundation Grant Establishes Childhood Obesity Initiative
The New Balance Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Regis College School of Nursing and Health Professions to establish a program at Mt. Saint Joseph Academy (MSJA) in Brighton to fight childhood obesity. The Get Fit, Get Balanced program will foc
Winter Footwear Slowly Gaining Speed
Now that the winter months are upon us, runners face dropping temperatures, harsh winds and slushy running conditions. Yet, for the dedicated runner, these conditions will not hinder the daily jog…
Canadian Co-op Buying Sportsman’s Warehouse
Alberta, Canada-based UFA Co-operative Limited is poised to acquire a majority interest in Utah-based Sportsman’s Warehouse, increasing the co-operative’s annual revenue by $800 million. UFA has already made a significant cash injection into the US retai
Intrawest Names New President/CEO
Intrawest appointed Frank DeBerry to the position of President and COO at Mountain Creek in New Jersey. In this role, DeBerry will be responsible for all aspects of Mountain Creek's resort operations and he…
Sturm, Ruger and Co. Authorizes Stock Repurchase Program
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said its board of directors has authorized a stock repurchase program…
Skins Partners with Henrich
Skins Inc. has entered into a new development and manufacturing partnership with Henrich e Cia Ltda in Brazil. Henrich currently manufactures international brands such as Carrano, Max & Co., Clarks, Naturalizer, Good Guy Girl, Top Shop, Buffalo, Unisa, AR
McDavid Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Nike
McDavid and Stirling Mouldings Limited has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nike. The lawsuit concerns foam padded shorts sold by Nike under the name, deflex…
adidas Signs 11-Year Deal with IAAF
adidas and the International Association of Athletics Federations have entered an 11-year partnership agreement granting adidas the world-wide sponsorship rights for all IAAF World Athletic Series events from 2009 until 2019. The partnership incorporates
CPSC: New Phthalates Limits Aren’t Retroactive
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ruled that an impending ban on certain products containing phthalates will only affect those made after Feb. 10, 2009. The industry feared the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act passed this fall wou
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