Asics Supports Prostate Cancer Awareness
This November, Asics America expands its Accelerate Hope Collection by joining forces with the Prostate Cancer Foundation…
Tony Spring to Succeed Michael Gould as CEO of Bloomingdale’s
Macy’s, Inc. announced an upcoming change in leadership at New York-based Bloomingdale’s. After an illustrious 22-year career as Bloomingdale’s chairman and chief executive officer, Michael Gould will be succeeded in that role by Tony Sp
Marmot and Grassroots Partner Again for Conservation Fund Campaign
Marmot Mountain LLC has partnered with Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) to raise up to $10,000 in November for the Conservation Alliance, the outdoor industry’s primary conservation organization…
Gander Mountain Promotes Mike Owens to President and COO
Gander Mountain Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer David Pratt announced that the nation’s largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores has promoted Mike Owens to the position of president and chief operating office
Garmin’s Q3 Revenues Decline 4 Percent
Garmin Ltd. reported sales in its third quarter declined 4 percent, dragged down by a 16 percent drop in its Automotive/Mobile division. Outdoor segment sales declined 4 percent while fitness climbed 25 percent…
Concussions Study Finds ‘Culture of Resistance’ for Self-Reporting Injury
Young athletes in the U.S. face a “culture of resistance” to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans, which could endanger their well-being, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research C
Spalding Celebrates 30th Anniversary as the Official Game Ball of the NBA
Throughout the 2013-14 NBA season, Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, and the world's largest basketball equipment supplier, will celebrate 30 years as the Official Game Ball of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Today, Spalding lau
Costa Inc. Sets Torrid Pace in Third Quarter
Costa Inc., owner of the Costa and Native outdoor brands, reported sales increased by 26.3 percent during the third quarter of 2013 to $24.6 million, compared to $19.4 million in the third quarter of 2012. Sunglass sales increased by 24.1 percent, while s
HanesBrands Sees Double-Digit Q3 Earnings Growth
HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), reported double-digit earnings growth in the third-quarter 2013 on strong margin performance.
Pelican Names Brit to Spearhead European Distribution
Pelican International appointed an employee of its U.K. distributor to represent it across Europe. Effective immediately, Alex Tonge will be working with both existing and new distributors to expand the Canadian boat makers product offering overseas…
Cobra-Puma Golf Appoints Head of Research
According to Golfweek, Tom Olsavsky, senior director of product creation for TaylorMade, will become the new vice president of research and development at Cobra-Puma Golf…
Ralph Lauren Introduces ‘Made in the USA’ Olympic Uniforms
Ralph Lauren introduced a wide range of uniforms for the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in Sochi, including the opening and closing ceremony apparel and their Olympic Village gear. The items will all be made in the United States…
Canadian Tire Supports Canadian Olympic Team
With 100 days to go before the start of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, Canadian Tire is sending four employees from offices across the country to act as 'roving reporters' in Sochi this coming February. The employees will share pictures, v
Equip Outdoor Sells Podsacs, Renews Focus on Rab and Lowe Alpine
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, which owns the outdoor brands of Rab and Lowe Alpine, sold the Podsacs brand to U.K. bike maker and retailer Planet X Limited in a deal that closed Monday, Oct. 23…
CustomWeather Foresees Favorable Snow Sports Conditions
The weather for the upcoming 2013-2014 ski season is looking favorable for ski and snow-boarding fans, with both near-normal snowfall and temperatures predicted for both the Eastern and Western ski areas, according to CustomWeather's just released Sk
