Wolverine Worldwide Partners with Tata in India
Wolverine Worldwide formed a joint venture with the $83-billion-a-year Tata International to market footwear and apparel in India. The new joint venture will initially be responsible for the wholesale distribution of Wolverine Worldwide's Merrell and
USSA Names Jaquet as Chief Marketing Officer
Michael Jaquet, a senior executive with CBS Sports network and lifelong ski marketing visionary, has been named chief marketing officer for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The appointment puts Jaquet over sponsorship, licensing, suppliers a
Golfsmith Opens Stores in Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver
Golfsmith has opened three new stores in Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver as part of an aggressive expansion that includes 10 new locations in 2012. Additionally, the golf retailer will relocate four stores to its Xtreme model…
France’s Groupe Go Sport to Raise $40 Million on Heels of Q1 Growth
Rallye Group will guarantee a €30M ($40mm) capital raise for its Groupe Go Sport unit in the second quarter to accelerate its expansion. Groupe Go Sport, which reported a 7.6 percent increase in comp-store sales in the first quarter ended March 31,
Sen. Shaheen, Rep. Reichert Honored by Outdoor Industry
A Democrat from New Hampshire and a Republican from Washington were honored in Washington D.C. last week with the Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their work defending federal conservation programs and proposing reforms that would reduce tariffs o
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…
