Consumer Confidence Heads Upward in New Year
2014 is off to a solid start with an upturn in consumer confidence…
Mossberg Parterns with Duck Dynasty on Gun Line
The gunmaker Mossberg has teamed with Duck Commander, the company owned by “Duck Dynasty's” Robertson clan, to release nine different shotguns, as well as two semiautomatic rifles and a semiautomatic pistol…
NRF Files Appeal in Federal Swipe Fee Case
The National Retail Federation filed its appeal Thursday of a controversial antitrust lawsuit settlement covering credit card swipe fees, asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a lower court’s ruling…
Retailer Reups Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month Promotion
Skis.com and sister site Snowboards.com is again offering a $50 gift certificate to any newcomer who takes a ski or snowboard lesson during January and sends in a receipt. The offer is part of the retailer’s involvement in Learn to Ski and Snowboard
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…
Court Sides with Nike in Rory McIlroy Equipment Deal
A Californian court ruled that Nike acted within the law when signing Rory McIlroy on a $20 million a year equipment contract in 2012…
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…
Adams Golf Signs Four-Time Major Champion Ernie Els
Adams Golf signed four-time major champion Ernie Els to a multi-year agreement…
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…
Far Bank Enterprises Hires Forristall to Head US Sales
Far Bank Enterprises appointed outdoor industry veteran Scott Forristall as vice president of U.S. sales for its Sage, Redington, and RIO products…
RECALL: 11,250 Fox Evolution 32 and 34 Evolution Series Forks
Fox Factory has recalled about 11,250 of its Evolution 2013 mountain bike suspension forks because the fork’s damper cylinder/piston can separate and cause the front wheel to detach, posing a fall hazard…
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…
