Nike/Reebok Settle Tebow Jerseys Lawsuit
Nike Inc. and Reebok International Ltd. have settled a lawsuit over the right to sell New York Jets football apparel bearing the name of the Jets' new quarterback, Tim Tebow. According to a final judgment made public on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge
Princeton Tec Kicks Off Spectrum Road Show
Princeton Tec packs a mini-production line into a truck and hits the road this weekend (April 14-15) to kick off their Spectrum Road Show at the Appalachian Outdoors Spring Outdoor Expo, in State College, Pa. During the tour, Princeton Tec employees will
MEC to Introduce Record 1,400 New Products in 2012
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) will introduce a record 1,400 new products in 2012 in a bid to expand its focus beyond the backcountry and into urban activities, such as running, yoga and cycling…
Boardworks Surf Hires PR Firm to Promote Demo Tour
Boardworks Surf, one of the leading brands in standup paddleboard design and manufacturing, has appointed communications agency b2,inc. to manage public relations for its Show UP and Blow Up SUP Demo Tour…
March Weather Shatters U.S. Heat Records
More than 15,000 temperature records were broken in the U.S. during March, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The average temperature in the contiguous U.S. was 51.1 degrees Fahrenheit (10.6 Celsius), or 8.6 degrees, above t
Athletic Propulsion Labs to Open Saks Pop-Up Shop
Athletic Propulsion Labs, the upstart basketball shoe manufacturer, announced the debut of an Athletic Propulsion Labs Pop-Up shop exclusively at The Men’s Store at Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills for the upcoming 2012 Angeleno Men of Style and Spor
Lids Partners with Bleacher Report for E-Commerce
Lids Sports Group, the Indianapolis-based specialty retailer and team dealer, has reached an exclusive agreement with Bleacher Report, one of the fastest-growing sites on the Internet and the Web's fourth largest sports media destination with more th
Majestic Athletic Launches MLB Campaign
Majestic Athletic, the official on-field uniform of Major League Baseball, will debut its new 'Wear Your Hero' ads this week. The quirky campaign, featuring perennial All-Star David Ortiz and defending Home Run Champion Jose Bautista, literally
El Salvador Supplier Wins $1.1 Million Judgement Against Gear for Sports
Partex Apparel International, an El Salvador manufacturer, has obtained a $1.1 million judgment, plus pre-judgment interest in a breach of contract case against Gear for Sports Inc., a sports apparel company owned by HanesBrands, Inc., according to Frankl
Vanguard Names Marketing Chief for North American Outdoor Division
Vanguard USA hired Robert DeRosier as marketing executive overseeing all North American marketing activities related to the company's Outdoor division…
Crosman Appoints Sales Manager, Wholesale Division
Crosman Corporation, the manufacturer of products for the shooting sports, appointed Blake Anderson from Thomasville, GA to the newly created position of sales manager, Wholesale Distribution. In his new position, Anderson will oversee all aspects of sa
REI Foundation to Repeat as Presenting Sponsor of Outdoor Nation
REI Foundation has signed on as a 2012 Presenting Partner for Outdoor Nation, marking the second year in a row it will help support summits where outdoor leaders and activists, ages 16 to 28, identify pressing outdoor issues, develop strategies to address
First Descents Ball Raises $450,000
First Descents reports that it raised $450,000 at its annual FD Ball, which drew 410 attendees Saturday, March 31st, or enough for 450 young cancer patients to attend a week of surfing, kayaking or rock climbing through the non-profits programs…
Trips for Kids Fundraiser Set for May 6
Trips for Kids will celebrate 25 years of serving at-risk youth with an evening gala and auction from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday May 6, 2012, at the Mill Valley Community Center in Marin County, CA. The not-for-profit, which has taken 90,000 at-risk
Werner Paddles Names New Rep in Southeast
Werner Paddles announced that Justin Sams will join their team as the Southeast sales representative…
