Biggest Loser Survey Reveals Gross Underutilization of Gym Memberships
Nearly 40 percent (38 percent) of people with a gym membership, say they hardly ever use it, according to a survey released by The Biggest Loser Resort. Thirty-two percent of those surveyed who belong to a gym use it three times per week or less with only
April Retail Sales Dip on Earlier Easter, Spring
April retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted from March and increased 2.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimates released by the government Tuesday. The results indica
Keen Initiates First Recess Pilot Program
Keen, Inc. has launched its first Recess Pilot Program to help small businesses jumpstart Recess to support their wellness goals and provide a forum for sharing the Recess experience. As part of this pilot, Keen will provide technical support to small bu
Clif Bar’s Headquarters Earn LEED Platinum Green Building Certification
Clif Bar & Co.'s headquarters in Emeryville, CA has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest standard buildings can earn as a measure of their sustainability…
International Tourism Up Strongly as Summer Approaches
International visitors spent an estimated $13.7 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of March — an increase of more than $1.5 billion, or 13 percent, from March 2011, the U.S. Department of Commer
On Appoints Puma Vet to Head NA Sales
On, the shoe company based in Zurich, Switzerland, has named running industry veteran Ted Goodlake to the position of national director of sales, North America. Goodlake comes to On from Puma, North America, where he held the position of national sales m
Bikes Belong Hires Senior Manager of Marketing
Bikes Belong, the primary lobbying group of the U.S. bicycle industry, named Tim Bock as its new senior marketing manager…
OIA Rolls Out May Schedule for Outdoor University Sessions
Outdoor Industry Association unveiled its May schedule for for Outdoor University workshops and online sessions, which break down complex challenges and issues specific to outdoor industry businesses. Topics include social media tactics, resale price main
Golf Town to Acquire Golfsmith
Golf Town, based in Toronto, reached an agreement to acquire Golfsmith International Holdings Inc. for about $96.5 million. Upon the closing of the transaction, Martin Hanaka will assume the role of CEO of the combined company. The transaction will result
Nike Extends Asian Soccer Sponsorship
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended its commercial partnership with sportswear behemoth Nike. Nike has worked with Asian soccer’s governing body since 2005…
Luxottica Reports U.S. Demand for Premium Sunglasses Remains Strong
Luxottica Group said sales of its Oakley and Ray-Ban eyewear continued to grow at double-digit rates in the first quarter and raised its upper guidance for sales of the newly launched Coach eyewear line by 20 percent to…
Geox Lowers Outlook After Weak Q1
Geox SpA reported lower sales and profits in the first quarter and predicted sales to slide in the year due to weakness in Europe. Profit in the quarter slipped 4.3 percent to €43.4 million ($56.3 mm). Revenues gave back 4.5 percent to €330 mi
Shock Doctor Announces Partnership With NFL’s Akeem Ayers
Shock Doctor announced a multi-year partnership with acclaimed NFL linebacker, Akeem Ayers of the Tennessee Titans. Ayers will serve as a product development advisor for the company…
Dorel Recreational/Leisure Segment Posts Record Q1 Results
Dorel Industries Inc. said its Recreational/Leisure segment posted record first quarter results thanks particularly to continued strong sales of the Cannondale, GT and Mongoose brands to European IBDs. Operating profits also set a six-year record thanks i
DOJ Seizes $1.5MM in Counterfeit Proceeds
The Department of Justice has seized more than $1.5 million in proceeds from the distribution of counterfeit sports apparel and jerseys via websites traced back to Chinese operators. The funds were seized from interbank accounts and six money service busi
