RFU Signs Four-Year Apparel Deal with Tri Distribution
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced a new four-year apparel deal with Tri Distribution. Under terms of the agreement, Tri Distribution will develop a range of England Rugby branded apparel…
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Brake Levers
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. recalled 600 bicycle brake levers shipped with bikes that retailed for $5,500 to $6,100 after learning the adjuster cap and brake cable can slide out of position and make the brakes non-operational, the U.S. Consumer Pr
REI to Webcast Annual Meeting for First Time
REI will webcast its annual meeting for the first time ever next week. The co-op's 2012 Annual Members’ Meeting, hosted by the retailer's Seattle Flagship store, will be webcast online…
NSGA: Athletic Footwear Market Tops $18 Billion
The athletic and sports footwear market reached $18.4 billion in 2011, according to NSGA's soon-to-be-released “Sporting Goods Market in 2012.” This represents a 5 percent increase from the $17.5 billion in sales in 2010. In 2010 sales had increased
OIA Honors Members of Congress for Supporting Outdoor Recreation Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented the 2012 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Wednesday to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8). OIA recognizes members of Congress and administration officials for their leadership in sup
Nike Turns To Twitter for Future Limited Edition Shoe Launches
In an effort to reduce the frenzy generated by the release of its latest shoes, Nike has discontinued midnight launch events and asked consumers to reserve products via Twitter. Prior to release, Twitter accounts for specific Nike stores will notify follo
TAG Team Unforms Finds New Investor
TMMG Inc.(The Morrison Marketing Group)has entered into a financial agreement with Desai Holding, a private equity firm based in St. Louis. Under the arrangement, Desai will take a majority stake in TMMG, Inc. Clothing Co…
Bushnell Outdoor Products to Acquire Primos
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories has agreed to terms to purchase Primos Hunting of Flora, Miss. The companies expect to complete the transaction (terms not disclosed) within 30 days…
PE Firm Acquires Team Sports Retailer in Midwest
Gold Creek Capital, a private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, has acquired Jerry’s Sport Shop, a youth and school team sporting goods supplier serving the Kansas City metropolitan area…
Advanced Technology Lists 2012 Sponsorships and Donations
Adventure Technology (AT) paddles announced its national sponsorships and donations for 2012…
Big Agnes Hires Reps in South Central Territory
Big Agnes hired the Horton Co. to handle its outdoor equipment sales in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Louisiana. The Horton Co., which is owned by Jerry and Lois Horton, will be managing the south central territory from their home base of New Brau
Salomon Adds to Footwear and Apparel Sales Force
Salomon USA has added Lance Taylor as the newest member of the its footwear and apparel sales force. Taylor is Salomon’s former footwear and sales product associate, and has now accepted the position of Footwear/Athletic Apparel sales representative
Klean Kanteen Taps Former TNF Exec as Director of Sales
Klean Kanteen named Scott McGuire as the company’s director of sales…
Play It Again Parent Sees Q1 Profit Gains
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings grew in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $3.5 million, or 67 cents a share, from $3.03 million, or 58 cents, in the first quarter of 2011…
Timberland’s Green Index Alive and Well
Timberland intends to have Green Index ratings on 100 percent of its footwear line by the end of 2012, according to the company's just released corporate social responsibility report. The company disclosed it is now sourcing 15 percent of its energy
