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SKLZ Launches Prepare to Be Ready Campaign

SKLZ, the maker of training aids, launched its Prepare to Be Ready campaign featuring up-and-coming golfer Tony Finau. The campaign highlights how he trains to be ready for his season and each tournament thereafter…

Study: Many Hockey Helmets Unsafe

In its first release of a five-star ratings system for hockey helmets judging their abilities to help prevent concussions, Virginia Tech found that only one of 32 tested helmets earned three stars with all other models faring worse in laboratory impact te

RECALL: Bauer Goalie Masks

Bauer Hockey is recalling about 2,500 goalie masks and replacement wire cages. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal wires on the cages can break…

Nike CEO Condemns Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Nike, which has a long history of supporting equal rights and gay marriage, has issued this statement about the damage of Indiana's new anti-LGBT law. In a statement provided to the HRC (Human Rights Campaign), Nike, Inc. President and CEO Mark Parke

Berghaus Names Product Manager for Extrem Gear

The UK outdoor brand Berghaus confirmed the appointment of Paul Cosgrove as product manager for Berghaus Extrem, the company's most technical and advanced range of outdoor clothing and equipment…

Kohl’s to Offer Coleman Camping Gear at Stores

Kohl’s Department Stores will soon carry Coleman tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, coolers, and accessories it sells online at its stores nationwide and an expanded assortment of Columbia products at select stores throughout 2015…

DSW to Open Four Stores

DSW plans to open stores in Northbrook, IL; Sarasota, FL; Mequon, WI; and Collegeville, PA…

L.L.Bean and Craft Sportswear to Sponsor U.S. Ski Team

L.L.Bean and Craft Sportswear North America announced a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team. As official supplier to the U.S. Ski Team, L.L.Bean will provide insulated outerwear and rainwear, as we

Acushnet Co.’s Sales Rise 4 Percent in 2014

Acushnet Company's sales improved 4.1 percent in 2104 to $1.54 billion, according to financial documents from its parent Fila Korea. Sales for the parent of Titleist and FootJoy were $1.48 billion in 2013 and $1.45 billion in 2012…

Fila USA’s Revenues Climb Double-Digits in 2014

Fila USA saw revenues jump 29.2 percent in 2014, to $279.2 million, according to financial documents posted by parent Fila Korea. Sales were $216.2 million in 2013 and $158.8 million in 2012…

FootBalance and Hickory Brands Create U.S. Partnership

FootBalance signed a distributor agreement with Hickory Brands, Inc. for the U.S. market. Effective Apr. 2, Hickory Brands will represent FootBalance's in-store concepts for 100 percent custom insoles and sandals…