Made in California Initiative Qualifies 250 Manufacturers
The Made in California program, which includes an on-line directory of companies and products made in the state, has attracted 250 participating companies, according to the non-profit California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and The Corporation for
NOCSAE Poised to Award $2 Million in Grants to Research Concussion Protection
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) could fund new and ongoing concussion and head injury research grants totaling more than $2 million at its winter meeting, which starts this week…
Delta Apparel Returns to Profitability
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported second-quarter revenues improved 1.2 percent in the second quarter ended Dec. 29, to $106.8 million from $105.5 million a year ago…
Easton Sports Partners with 3d Lacrosse Team
Easton Lacrosse will be the presenting sponsor of the majority of 3d Lacrosse events and programs…
In Utah, Governor Herbert Delivers Vision for Outdoor Recreation Industry
In what could mark a significant milestone and building block for the outdoor industry, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert released a 60-page report at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM) last week outlining the state’s vision for outdoor recreation…
Under Armour Inks Endorsement Deal with Knicks Guard
Under Armour has signed an endorsement deal with the New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton. Other NBA endorsers for Under Armour include Brandon Jennings, Kemba Walker, and Greivis Vasquez…
Outdoor Inspiration Award Recipients Honored at OR Winter Market
Winners of the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor were honored Jan. 24 at an awards ceremony during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The awards recognize individuals, groups and companies that motivate others to become acti
PHIT America Initiative Set to Launch
This month, leading sports and fitness industry companies and organizations will launch PHIT America, a year-round, educational, advocacy, and social media marketing campaign designed to reach millions of Americans. PHIT America will combat the obesity an
Study: Retailers to Spend $55bn Annually on Mobile Marketing by 2015
As retailers increasingly utilize mobile devices as a touchpoint on each stage of the retail lifecycle, a new report from Juniper Research has found that annual spend by retailers on mobile marketing will reach $55bn, almost double the $28bn level expecte
Sequential Brands Group Closes Heelys Acquisition
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. has completed the merger of Heelys, Inc. Simultaneous with the closing, the previously announced global license agreement with BBC International LLC became effective, making BBC the exclusive licensee for Heelys footwear…
Brooks’ Momentum Accelerates
With revenues surging 43 percent in 2012 to crack $400 million for the first time and future orders ahead 31 percent, Brooks Sports is feeling no slowdown in the running category. At a breakfast meeting with journalists held last week at the Outdoor Retai
Woolrich Increases Committment to U.S. Manufacturing
Woolrich has expanded its commitment around supporting U.S. manufacturing. Among the apparel manufacturer's goals will be to increase the yardage of wool produced in its woolen mill by 50 percent in 2013 and ensuring that more than 50 percent of Wool
Hydrapak Wins Appellate Decision in Patent Infringement Case
Hydrapak announced that the United States Federal Appellate Court affirmed its victory over Source Vagabond Systems in a 2011 patent-infringement lawsuit…
RECALL: 75,600 Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands
Implus Footcare has recalled approximately 75,600 Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands sold at WalMart and online because they can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity…
Warren Buffet Teams with Brooks Running to Promote 5K in Omaha
This May Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett will add something completely different to his portfolio: the first-ever “Invest in Yourself” 5k fun run. Timed with the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha,
