Top-Ranked Triathlete Endorses Spira
Spira Footwear said 3-time Olympian and top-ranked triathlete Hunter Kemper has signed on to endorse Spira shoes. Kemper, who in addition to having a world No. 1 Triathlete ranking, is a 3-time Olympian, 6-time National Champion, Lifetime Fitness Triathlo
Arctic Cat Reports Q4 Net Loss of $16.7 MM; 5% of Workforce Laid Off
Arctic Cat, Inc. reported a net loss of $16.7 million, or 93 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $90.7 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2009, which was within the company’s previously stated guidance range. For the prior-year fourth qua
River Sports Outfitters Launches Social Networking Site
River Sports Outfitters, a Knoxville, TN, specialty outdoor retailer, has launched a new social networking website – outdoorknoxville.com – aimed at providing an online meeting place for outdoor enthusiasts in and around Knoxville…
TEKO Named Partner and Official Sock of Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen Skiing Company has named TEKO as a partner and as the official sock provider of Aspen/Snowmass. Through the partnership, TEKO will support many events produced and hosted by ASC, supply product to many of ASC’s staff, management and VIPs, and work w
Heelys’ Board Members Resign Over Failed Merger Talks
Heelys Inc. said Roger Adams and Richard Middlekauff had resigned from its board of directors because the company had terminated discussions regarding a possible sale. Skechers had made a bid to acquire the company. In a filing with the Securities & Excha
WNBA Player Nikki Blue Signs with Nfinity
WNBA Washington Mystics Guard Nikki Blue has joined fellow WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua to launch a new shoe by Nfinity…
Cabela’s, FLW Outdoors Partner
FLW Outdoors, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, and Cabela's have announced a strategic marketing partnership. At many of the FLW Tour events and the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup, Cabela's will supply promotional offers ex
Liberty Mtn to Resume Distribution of Coleman and Stearns Products
Liberty Mountain has agreed to once more distribute Coleman and Stearns products throughout the Outdoor Industry after a short break from distributing Coleman products…
Glock Donates 60 Pistols to Youth Shooting Program
The Scholastic Steel Challenge said Glock Inc. has donated 60 pistols, valued at nearly $42,000, to the new youth shooting program. Two of Glock's most popular models, the model 17 and 19, will include four magazines each and will be used in support
Smith and Wesson Donates to Breast Cancer Charity
Smith & Wesson Corp. said the company has made its first quarterly donation to the Massachusetts Affiliation of Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization through proceeds collected from the sale of the M&P9 JG pistol. The funds donated will benefit breast
Vasque Creates Project Thanks to Preserve Trails Nationwide
Vasque, the outdoor footwear manufacturer, announced the creation of its newest initiative to help protect and preserve trails nationwide: PROJECT Thanks. The program is aligned with every race series within its event-marketing program, the Vasque PROJECT
Frabill Acquires Snosuit
Frabill Inc., known for its ice fishing products, has acquired Snosuit, LLC, the manufacturer of performance winterwear. Terms were not disclosed. Snosuit founder Chris Leonard will stay on to guide Snosuit's research and development process…
Over 4,700 Columbia Brand Counterfeits Confiscated in Thailand
Columbia Sportswear Company said authorities in Thailand have confiscated more than 4,700 counterfeit Columbia products from four retail outlets and two related warehouses…
Gildan’s Facilities Mostly Unaffected by Honduran Earthquake
Gildan Activewear Inc. confirmed that the earthquake which occurred early this morning in Honduras has caused “negligible damage” at its manufacturing facilities. It said its facilities, operations, production and supply chain, including normal access to
Pop Warner Names Schutt Official Helmet
Schutt Sports it has reached an exclusive multi-year partnership agreement with Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s largest and oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization with over 400,000 participants…
