Keds Apparel Line to Debut at Macy’s
This month, Keds new apparel line is launching at 150 Macy’s stores nationwide and online at macys.com and Keds.com. The collection of sportswear separates…
Asics Extends Sponsorship of Lolo Jones
Asics America re-signed two-time 60-meter hurdles indoor World Champion Lolo Jones. She is the first woman ever to claim back-to-back World Indoor titles in the 60-meter hurdles while setting an American record in the process…
Billabong Extends Talks With Potential Bidder
Billabong International Ltd. has extended exclusive talks for 10 more days with a group led by a former Americas director Paul Naude and Sycamore Partners Management for a A$287 million ($295 million) takeover…
TSA Postpones Allowing Small Knives, Sports Equipment Back on Planes
The Transportation Security Administration is postponing letting passengers carry small knives back aboard airline flights. Bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment that was set to be permitted under the new rule, will also stay banned, for now…
Speedo Partners with Zumba Fitness
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., and Zumba Fitness, the dance-fitness company, announced a new, multi-year agreement that will see Speedo USA serve as the “Exclusive Swimwear Licensee of Zumba Fitness” and launch the Aqua Zumba by Speedo C
PHIT Bill Gains 10 Congressional Sponsors
Following up on the success of National Health Through Fitness Day (NHTF), 10 representatives from both political parties have signed on in support of the Personal Health Investment Today Act – H.R.956 (PHIT). The bill, which has garnered bi-partisan supp
New Balance Lobbies Pentagon to Buy Made-in-USA Athletic Footwear
At the urging of New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., a group of U.S. Senators has asked President Obama to reverse a Pentagon policy that has effectively exempted athletic footwear from the Berry Amendment, which requires the U.S. military to favor Made-in-A
Kyptonite to Implement MAP Policy June 1
Kryptonite plans to introduce a new minimum advertised price (MAP) policy that will apply to their premium bicycle security products. The new MAP policy will take effect June 1, 2013…
Five Snowboarders Perish in Colorado Avalanche
Five snowboarders were killed in Colorado Saturday by an avalanche while participating in a fundraising event for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center in what The Denver Post called the state’s deadliest avalanche in 50 years. The accident near
Dick Cabela to Transition to Chairman Emeritus June 5
Cabela's Incorporated Co-founder and Chairman Richard N. Cabela will transition to the role of chairman emeritus effective June 5, 2013, the date of Cabela’s 2013 annual shareholders' meeting. His brother, James W. Cabela, Cabela’s v
Vail Resorts Reports Higher Winter Retail/Rental Revenues
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported that preliminary estimates indicate that its retail/rental revenue increased 8.9 percent for the season-to-date period ended April 14 compared with the comparable period a year earlier. The number reflects sales and ski rentals
First Footwear Cares National Footwear Community Service Week Launched
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that 65 footwear organizations have united in the industry’s first-ever Footwear Cares National Footwear Community Service Week, April 21-27, which coincides with National Volunteer Week…
EMS Sets Grand Opening Activities for Danbury, CT Store
Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening of its new store in Danbury, CT on April 26-28. The the 13,336- square-foot space is nearly twice the size of the company's previous location in the area…
Klean Kanteen Promotes Osgood to CEO and Chairman
Klean Kanteen President Jim Osgood has been promoted to CEO and chairman of the company's board of directors. Osgood started with the company in 2011 and will be replacing long-term CEO, Darrel Creswell…
Goal Zero, Keen and SmartWool Back Mud Race Series
Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) announced that Goal Zero, Keen and SmartWool have signed on as official sponsors of the REI Muddy Buddy Adventure Series benefiting the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The series will take place in nine U.S. cities in 2013…
