German Court Rules in Adidas’ Favor in Nike Patent Case
Adidas said that on Nov. 7 the Nuremberg District Court rejected Nike's request for an injunction to stop Adidas from making and selling its Primeknit shoe in Germany…
Peak Sports Discontinues 1,000 Chinese Dealers
Peak Sport Products Co., Ltd has slashed its number of distributors in China by 1,076, or nearly 14 percent, since last year as it tries to rein in an inventory glut…
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Feeds Content to Online Recreation Guide
Great Outdoor Provision Company, a proud member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, has partnered with RootsRated, a new, retail-sourced recreation guide to connect locals and visitors to the top outdoor recreational opportunities in each of its seven markets
OIA Asks Outdoor Companies to Donate Sandy Relief Items to AmeriCares
AmeriCares is ready to accept a variety of outdoor products for disaster relief efforts now underway in areas devastated by Tropical Storm Sandy, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) reports…
OBIT: Greg Hind
Greg Hind, founder of Hind Performance and GH Sports, died Wednesday after a short illness. Hind, 66, founded Hind Performance in the early 1970s…
US Lacrosse Awards Physical Education Equipment Grants
US Lacrosse announced that 74 schools and civic organizations nationwide have been selected as 2012 Physical Education Equipment Grant recipients and will be receiving “soft” sticks and balls to help support the introduction of the sport in their curricul
Finish Line Youth Foundation Launches Holiday Drive
The Finish Line Youth Foundation has officially launched its 2012 Holiday Drive in more than 640 Finish Line stores across the U.S. and online at finishline.com This year’s goal for the Holiday Drive is $2 million as Finish Line customers are encour
Ross Names Tiemco Ltd. Japanese Distributor
Ross has awarded the distribution of their complete product line to Tiemco Ltd of Japan…
FDRA Names VP of Communications and Marketing
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the new hire of Andy Polk as its Vice President. Polk will oversee FDRA’s communications, marketing and member outreach. He succeeds FDRA’s former Vice President Stephanie W
Dick’s SG Debuts Adventure Packages
Dick's Sporting Goods announced the details of its first-ever “Adventures of a Lifetime” promotion, which offers customers the opportunity to purchase exclusive, one-of-a-kind adventure packages featuring gear from Burton, KÖPPEN, Marmot,
NSGA Names Dustin Dobrin New Director of Research and Information
The National Sporting Goods Association announced that Dustin Dobrin has officially begun to serve as the association’s new director of research & information. Dobrin, who joined the association’s staff on Sept. 4, takes the place of Dan Kasen
Outdoor Retailer Confirms One-Day Shift in Show Dates, through 2014
In response to ongoing feedback from the outdoor marketplace, Outdoor Retailer show organizers have confirmed a one-day date shift for the semi-annual tradeshow effective Winter Market 2013 through Summer Market 2014. Under the new date structure, shows w
R.G. Barry’s Q1 Sales Decline on Footwear Weakness
R.G. Barry Corporation earned $6.1 million, or 54 cents per share, in the first quarter ended Sept. 29, down 11.0 percent from $6.9 million, or 61 cents, a year ago…
OIA Lecture Series to Feature The North Face’s Aaron Carpenter
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that The North Face Vice President of Marketing Aaron Carpenter is coming to the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Monday, Nov. 12, to give a presentation about the company’s unique approach to…
Jones Promotes DiPietrantonio to COO
The Jones Group Inc. announced that Cynthia DiPietrantonio has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective immediately…
