Russell Athletic Launches Fifth Annual ‘Fight Like Dylan Award’
Russell Athletic is launching the fifth annual “Fight Like Dylan Award” honoring high school teams that have demonstrated inspiring determination and perseverance through sports. A panel of judges, led by former NFL Head Coach Tony Dungy, will select one
Petzl Technical Institute to Host AMGA Annual Conference
Petzl will host the American Mountain Guide Association’s (AMGA) annual conference at the new Petzl Technical Institute in Salt Lake City, UT, October 22-24…
David Beckham Takes A Stake in Kent and Curwen
Trinity Limited, a leading retailer and owner of high-end menswear brands in Greater China and Europe, announced that its Kent & Curwen brand has signed an exclusive five-year agreement that will see David Beckham play a multifaceted role in driving the b
The Outdoor Foundation Releases 11 Participation Reports
The Outdoor Foundation released separate reports detailing participation activity in adventure racing, mountain biking, paddle sports, trail running, climbing, stand up paddling, sport climbing, road bicycling, hiking, bird watching, and backpacking…
Asics Appoints Gene McCarthy to Head Asics America
Asics announced that Gene McCarthy, an industry veteran who most recently ran Merrell, will become CEO at Asics America Group starting Oct. 1. Kevin Wulff plans to retire as president and CEO of the region at the end of the year…
FTC Sends Greenwashing Letters
The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to five providers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses using those seals, alerting them to the agency’s concerns that the seals could be considered deceptive…
Adidas to Take Over NHL Uniform Rights from Reebok
The National Hockey League (NHL) and Adidas announced a seven-year partnership in which Adidas will become the authentic outfitter of on-ice uniforms as well as an official supplier of licensed apparel and headwear for the League starting with the 2017-18
Sports Specialists Ltd Names New President
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) named Scott Ford as its next president. Ford, a hardgoods buyer for Cole Sport, will step into the role September 27 to replace retiring President Steve Rogers, who will transition to a part-time consulting role…
Quiksilver Cuts Q3 Loss
Quiksilver Inc., which filed for bankruptcy protection on September 9, reduced its losses in the third quarter ended July 31, to $124.7 million from $220.6 million a year ago. Revenues shrunk 11.1 percent…
Wilson Signs NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson To Advisory Staff
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., announced that Russell Wilson, quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, has joined its Wilson Advisory Staff…
Octane Awarded $1.8 Million in Patent Infringement Case
Octane Fitness LLC has been awarded $1.8 million in attorneys’ fees and expenses for its defense in a patent infringement case brought by Icon Health & Fitness Inc…
Safilo Secures Havaianas License Through 2021
Safilo Group of Italy has secured a global license from the Brazilian footwear and apparel company Alpargatas to make Havaianas-branded eyewear through 2021…
Patagonia Hits Three Key Environmental Milestones
Patagonia said three key milestones have been reached that demonstrate how environmental activism continues to become embedded in the core of its business…
Dorel Sports Puts US and UK IBD Business Under One Executive
Dorel Sports appointed Russell Merry to the role of SVP & General Manager North America and the U.K., Cycling Sports Group, which sells Cannondale, Sugoi and other premium bike brands into the independent bicycle dealer channel…
Intrawest Resorts Reports Strong Winter Bookings
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. reported strong growth in pre-season bookings at its six mountain resorts and Canadian heli-skiing business for the 2015/16 winter season…
