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F1 Champ’s Ski Accident Reignites Helmet Debate

The skiing accident that left former Formula One race car champion Michael Schumacher in a coma last weekend has reignited debate over why serious head injuries are rising among skiers and snowboarders even as helmet use has grown dramatically…

Nike Dominates NBA Player Endorsements

According to analysis by the NBA website, hoopshype.com, Nike has 284 NBA players under contract. That's more than triple the 77 players endorsed by Adidas. Jordan, also owned by Nike Inc, has 35…

Sports Beat Signs Licensing Agreement for Skechers Activity Monitors

Sports Beat USA, a developer of heart rate monitors, activity trackers and equipment circuit boards for fitness enthusiasts, announced an exclusive licensing agreement with the Skechers Performance Division to produce and market the Skechers GOwalk Activi

Devereux Appoints Director of Sales

Devereux, the maker of men's golf wear based in Los Angeles, has named industry veteran Brian Lohman a partner and director of sales…

National Ski Patrol Names Executive Director

The National Ski Patrol (NSP) appointed John McMahon as its new executive director. Effective Jan. 2, 2014, McMahon will spearhead initiatives to elevate NSP's brand and relevancy and build infrastructure and programs to better serve NSP's 28,00

Club Ride Raises $1M in Capital

Club Ride Apparel signed an agreement with Royal Street Investment & Innovation Center (RSIIC) to fund the company with $1 million in additional capital to support the company’s continued expansion and growth…

Hudson’s Bay Co Appoints President

Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor in the U.S., said Donald Watros, currently its chief operating officer, has been named president of HBC, a newly expanded role. This appointment is effective on Feb. 1, 2014…

Lululemon’s Q3 Earnings Climb 15 Percent

Lululemon Athletica reported net earnings increased 15.2 percent to $66.1 million in the third quarter ended Nov. 3 on a 20 percent increase in net revenue, which reached $379.9 million. Comparable store sales for the third quarter increased by 5 percent