Washington Redskins’ Trademark Registrations Cancelled
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office canceled six federal trademark registrations for the name “Washington Redskins” on Wednesday on the grounds that the football team’s name is “disparaging to Native Americans” and thus in violation of
Crow Shooting Supply Adds Beretta Lines
Crow Shooting Supply announces it has added the full line of Beretta firearms, including Sako and Tikka rifles, to its list of wholesale firearms…
Fake Sporting Goods Intercepted Ahead of 2014 World Cup
Thousands of counterfeit sporting goods were intercepted during an international enforcement operation in the run up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with the active participation of customs administrations from seven Latin American countries. Coordi
Coolcore Strengthens Logistics And Sales Teams
Coolcore, the maker of cooling fabrics, has expanded its team to support the distribution, production and growth of its Dr. Cool Recovery-On-The-Go wraps, Coolcore and existing partnerships. Mark Matheny was appointed director of global supply chain…
Under Armour To Open “Brand House” in Chicago
Under Armour will open its newest specialty retail location at 600 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago in March, 2015. Situated in the heart of the city's Magnificent Mile, on the corners of Michigan Avenue and Ohio Street, the Brand House retail store
Zyvex Technologies Acquired
Zyvex Technologies, which has spearheaded the use of graphene in the sporting goods industry, has been acquired in a deal its said will greatly accelerate the adoption of the 'wonder material' for consumer products…
Cycling Brands Launch Auction to Raise Money for Spinalis
POC and fellow cycling brands Cervélo, fi´zi:k, 3T, HED, Shimano, and TRP are accepting bids on four one-of-a-kind Cervélo road bikes valued at roughly $20,000 as part of a fundraiser for Spinalis, a charitable foundation that supports research and treatm
Yurbuds Acquired by Harman International
Harman International Industries, Incorporated has acquired Yurbuds LLC, the St. Louis-based company that develops in-the-ear and behind-the-ear headphones that are ergonomically and functionally designed specifically for athletes. Terms of the transactio
Thule Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
Thule has signed on as platinum level sponsor of the 2014 Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, which has emerged as the outdoor industry's premier fundraising event for grassroots projects that engage American youth in outdoor actviities…
SIG SAUER Partners with Big Rock Sports for Distribution
SIG SAUER announced the appointment of Big Rock Sports, expanding the SIG SAUER distribution network for its firearms and accessories lines…
New Officers Elected by SAAMI
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, Rhode Island, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) elected a new chairman and vice-chairman.,,
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd. offers Mark XIX Desert Eagle in Burnt Bronze
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting sports industries, announces addition of the Burnt Bronze Cerakote coated Mark XIX Desert Eagle by Magnum Research to its available product line…
Lee Corso Headlines at ICAST Industry Breakfast
ESPN's college football analyst, Lee Corso, is the 2014 guest keynote speaker at the ICAST State of the Industry Breakfast July 16 in Orlando, Fl…
Orvis to Open Second South Carolina Store
Orvis is opening a store in Greenville, SC…
Spring Team Dealer Market Has Largest Show to Date
The ninth annual Team Dealer Market was held on June 9-11 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. The show was the largest spring Team Dealer Market to date with over 200 in attendance representing over 50 sporting goods stores…
