Study Reveals A Third of Americans ‘Active to a Healthy Level’
One-third of the American population age 6 and up is “active to a healthy level,” according to the latest study released by the Physical Activity Council (PAC), a consortium of six major sports, fitness, and leisure trade associations…
Active Interest Media Agrees to Acquire Bonnier Mountain Group
Active Interest Media has reached an agreement to acquire the properties of the Bonnier Mountain Group, including SKI, Skiing, Warren Miller Entertainment and NASTAR…
Sanuk Hires PR Firm
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has named MWW as public relations agency of record…
Walking Co. Announces Gold Sponsorship of Revlon Run/Walk
The Walking Company announced their sponsorship of the 2013 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 4th (New York), and May 11th (Los Angeles)…
Cabela’s Plans Stores for Edmonton, Alberta and Tualatin, OR
Cabela’s Inc. announced plans to open its fourth store Canada in north Edmonton, Alberta, as well as a second store in Oregon, in Tualatin…
Authentic Brands Group Co-Invests to Acquire Three Fashion Brands
Authentic Brands Group, which owns the sports brands Prince, Tapout, Sportcraft and Silver Star, co-invested with Waitt Company to acquire Judith Leiber, Adrienne Vittadini and Taryn Rose…
Cerberus Owner Exploring Freedom Group Bid
Cerberus Capital Management LP’s founder Stephen Feinberg and his partners may try to acquire Freedom Group Inc. from the private-equity funds managed by his firm, sources told Bloomberg News…
2XU Opens First U.S. Store
This Saturday April 20, Australia's 2XU, the maker of performance athletic apparel, will open its first ever retail Performance Center in North America. Located at 1512 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, CA, 2XU Montana represents the brand's first
Marathon Sports Posts Inspirational Blog Message
Marathon Sports, which saw the first bomb at the Boston Marathon attacks erupt in front of its store on Bolyson Street, has posted an inspirational blog entry entitled, “Our City Is Strong,” on its website, dedicated to the local running community and the
Saucony Employees Safe Following Boston Tragedy
On Wolverine Worldwide's first-quarter conference call, Blake Krueger, chairman, CEO and president, said all associates at Wolverine's Boston office and from Saucony, headquartered in Lexington, MA, have been accounted for following the Boston M
Gatorz Buys Action Sports Retail Chain with 34 Stores
Gatorz Inc. has entered into an agreement dated April 4, 2013 to purchase 98 percent all of the outstanding shares of Ryderz Compound, Inc., which operates a chain of 34 retail stores in the United States under the XRyderz or No Fear store banners…
Bauer’s Q3 Losses Narrow
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues climbed 7 percent in the first quarter to $54.9 million. The gains were due to strong growth in apparel across all apparel categories, and the addition of Cascade revenues, partially offset by lower ice hock
Bauer Performance Sports to Acquire Combat Sports
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Combat Sports, the maker of composite baseball and softball bats, hockey sticks and lacrosse shafts…
Senate Confirms Jewell as U.S. Secretary of Interior
The U.S. Senate’s formally voted to confirm REI CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, sending cheers throughout the outdoor industry…
North Castle Partners Invests in Ignite USA, LLC
North Castle Partners and its co-investors have made an equity investment in Ignite USA, LLC, the owner of the Contigo and Avex brands of thermal mugs and hydration bottles. A private equity firm focused on the healthy, active and sustainable living space
