Accell Group Q2 Earnings Fall as Rain, Dour Consumers Prompt Discounts
Accell Group N.V. reported sales of €445.6 million ($578 mm) in the first half of 2012, up 19 percent compared with a year earlier thanks largely to acquisitions. On an organic basis, sales rose 2 percent, but net income fell 15 percent as the compa
Golfsmith Selects Vendor to Power Mobile Site and Apps
Noting that more than 20 percent of its web traffic now comes from mobile devices, Golfsmith said it has selected Moovweb's SmartMoov mobile cloud technology to power their next generation mobile website and iPhone app…
Anthony Davis Signs Endorsement Deal with Nike
Anthony Davis, the former University of Kentucky star and No. 1 overall pick in the recent NBA Draft, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, reports the Chicago Tribune. No financial figures were released…
MusclePharm Names Gary Davis as CFO
MusclePharm Corporation announced that L. Gary Davis has been appointed as chief financial officer, succeeding Larry Meer, who will continue with the company as treasurer…
Resorts Set XML Standard for Reporting Snow Conditions
MTN.XML, a consortium of leading ski industry partners, suppliers and resorts, has announced an open xml standard for snow data reporting across the globe. The standard will facilitate the aggregating and dissemination of snow conditions to media partner
Nike’s Net Slips Despite Double-Digit Top-Line Gains
Nike Inc. revenues rose 12 percent in the fourth quarter ended May 31, or 14 percent on a currency neutral basis, to $6.5 billion. Growth was seen across every Nike Brand geography, key category and product type as well as across all Other Businesses. How
Adventure Cycling Association Plans July 6 Party
The Adventure Cycling Association invited anyone in Missoula, MT July 6 to swing by for a grand opening celebration at its new headquarters. The event marks a decade of impressive growth for the organization, which..
Sequential Brands Acquires DVS Brand
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all assets including the intellectual property of the DVS brand from DVS Shoe Company, Inc. for approximately $8.55 million in cash. The purchase price will be le
Vargo Outdoors New Store Up and Running
Vargo Outdoors recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its new retail location in Lewisburg, PA at 2370 Old Turnpike Rd along the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail. The company, which also manufactures and distributes its own line of titanium camping accessories
G-Form and Forward Industries Announce Distribution Agreement
G-Form and Forward Industries announced the transition to G-Form of Forward's global retail distribution operations. G-form, a Rhode Island based company, has developed proprietary technology (Reactive Protection TechnologyTM) that can absorb impact
Tahoe Mountain Sports, Boreas Gear Team up to Recruit Product Testers
Tahoe Mountain Sports and Boreas Gear are teaming up to entice five hikers, bikers, campers or climbers to test and review Boreas gear. To be considered, entrants must explain how they plan to test a specific Boreas pack on the retailer's Facebook pa
Garmont Launches New Website with Product Finder
Garmont recently launched a new, streamlined website that includes a newly added product finder function to help outdoor enthusiasts find the right Garmont hiking or ski boot, Bridgedale sock or Life-Link backcountry accessories to meet their specific nee
Adidas Raises 2012 Soccer Goal On Strong Euro Cup Sales
Adidas raised its forecast for sales of soccer products in 2012 to a new record of more than €1.6 billion ($2 billion) due to robust sales of jerseys from the German team, as well as replica match balls. Adidas had previously forecast sales in the c
Nike Twitter Ad Campaign Banned in the U.K.
The U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it told Nike U.K. to stop the sponsored tweets of footballers Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney. In January, the two players, both sponsored by Nike, tweeted using the #makeitcount hashtag. The Make
RECALL: Currie Technologies IZIP and eZip TriCruisers
Currie Technologies has determined that a condition relating to product safety exists in certain model Tricruiser electric powered adult tricycles, marketed under the IZIP and eZip brands. This condition is due to a potential risk of the rear axle breakin
