Russell Athletic Introduces First Football Shoulder Pad System
Russell Brands, LLC introduced its first football shoulder pad system, which it claims uses new materials that significantly reduce the transmission of force and does not interfere with X-ray imaging…
Coolcore Scores High in Hohenstein Testing
Coolcore said its chemical-free fabric has become the first product worldwide to be awarded the Hohenstein Quality Label: ‘Innovative Technology – Cooling Power’…
NuVinci, Evelo Partner to Get Customers on eBikes
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. is partnering with Evelo Electric Bicycles to promote Evelo’s “30-Day eBike Challenge,” which aims to encourage healthier, active lifestyles, more time spent outdoors, and getting the full benefit out of your electric bik
Green Lane Study Documents Big Safety Gains
A protected bike lane increases bike traffic on a street by an average of 72 percent, according to a new Portland State University (PSU) research study released Monday that offers the most comprehensive evaluation of protected bicycle lanes to date…
Columbia Sportswear Closes Prana Acquisition
Columbia Sportswear Company closed its previously announced acquisition of Prana Living LLC at midnight May 30, the companies announced…
Quiksilver/Roxy Partner with Flip Flop Shops to Help Fight Heart Disease
Quiksilver and Roxy have teamed up with Flip Flop Shops in support of the retailer's “the Heart To Sole: Creating a Stress Free America” campaign. Throughout the month of June, Roxy and Quiksilver will donate fifty cents from the sale of two limited
Keen Launches Follow Your Feet Campaign
Keen is launching Follow Your Feet, a campaign to show the brand’s fans and future fans how each individual action can add up to something bigger. This call-to-action campaign weaves together stories from inspiring Keen ambassadors, deserving non-pr
Hi-Tec Announces New Hires for Hi-Tec and Magnum Brands
Hi-Tec Sports USA hired Nate McGinnis as VP sales at Magnum Boots and Marit Tegelaar as consumer marketing specialist for Hi-Tec and Magnum Brands…
Quiksilver’s Q1 Losses Widen on Steep Revenue Decline
Quiksilver Inc.'s net loss swelled nearly 64 percent to $53.1 million in the second quarter due in part to an more asset impairments and a 9 percent revenue decline. Sales fell 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas. The company said
Oliberté Hires PR Firm
Turner PR added Oliberté to the agency’s fashion and lifestyle portfolio. Turner will serve as the brand’s U.S. PR agency of record…
Yakima Named Preferred Vendor by The Bike Cooperative
Yakima has secured a partnership as The Bike Cooperative's preferred cargo management equipment provider. The retailer-owned cooperative is dedicated to improving the profitability of its membership, which included 300 independent bike retailers…
NSGA Names Two New Board Members; Exec Committee Structure Set
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) elected Pat Donnelley (Donnelley Sports) and Rob Summerfield (MC Sports) as members of its board of directors and Dave Labbe (Kittery Trading Post) as treasurer/chairman-elect. The new board members will serv
The Conservation Alliance to Celebrate 25th Anniversary at ORSM
The Conservation Alliance will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year by hosting two events during the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The organization, which was founded in 1989 by Patagonia, Kelty, The North Face and REI, now comprises more than
PHIT Bill Secures 40 Congressional Co-Sponsors
PHIT America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) reported that 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have agreed to be co-sponsors of the PHIT (Physical Health Investment Today) Bill…
SIX:02 Celebrates #SIX02Moment On 6/2 Day
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that SIX:02, its women's fitness concept, will celebrate “6/2 Day” on June 2, 2014. As part of this occasion, SIX:02 will offer women the chance to share their “SIX:02 Moment” and love for fitness with in-store events and
