Proposed Low Impact Paintball Standard in Development
A proposed new ASTM International standard will make it possible for those in the paintball industry to create low-impact games for potential paintball players who might like to try the sport but are initially intimidated by its intensity…
Everlast and TapOuT Recognized Again at MMA Awards
For the second year in a row, Everlast Worldwide, Inc. has been awarded the Fighters Only World MMA Awards “Best Technical Equipment Brand” award. Other winners were Bad Boy for “Best Technical Clothing Brand” and TapOuT for “Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand
Dick’s SG to Sponsor 2012 Bassmaster Classic
Dick’s Sporting Goods has signed on to be the presenting sponsor for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in February. Arguably the largest bass fishing expo in the country, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sportin
Headsweats Appoints New Senior Account Manager
Headsweats has named Jack Cochran as its new senior account manager…
TeamFanShop Launches E-Commerce Site for U.S.S.A.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has partnered with TeamFanShop to launch a new online shop, featuring exclusive offers on gear from brand partners and official suppliers including Spyder, Neve Designs, Huge Sportswear, SmartWool, High Sierra and ot
Luxottica Acquires Brazil’s Group Tecnol Ltda
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Grupo Tecnol Ltda in a deal that could propel Brazil from the tenth to the fifth largest market for the Italian optical giant's wholesale division, which owns the Oakley and Ray Ban sunglass
October Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in October in the U.S. were down 6.5 percent compared to October 2010. Public access play was down 5.9 percent for the month and private course activity was down 8.8 percent…
Perry Ellis Amends Loan Agreement
Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that the company has entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement amending the company’s existing senior credit facility until Dec. 2, 2016, with a consortium of financial institutions wi
Adidas MiCoach Soccer App Launched
In conjunction with Adidas' release of the miCoach SPEED_CELL and the adizero F50 soccer cleat, miCoach Soccer has arrived for free on iPhone and iPod touch…
Injinji Hires SVP of Operations/GM and VP of Sales and Marketing
Injinji, innovator of the patented Performance Toesock, continues to expand its fast-growing brand with the appointment of two new key executives, announcing Russell Nadel as senior vice president of operations and general manager, and George Schott as vi
Bearpaw Footwear Launches Families in Need Campaign
To help families in need, Bearpaw Footwear has launched a “Share the Love, Spread the Comfort” campaign. Every Friday in December, Bearpaw will be announcing two winning families who will receive Bearpaw boots for the entire family, Aventura Clothing for
Maverik Lacrosse Launches New Advertising Campaign
Maverik Lacrosse launched its new “Evolve The Player, Advance The Game” campaign with a unique behind the scenes film titled, “SPIDER.” The video chronicles the inspiration, research, design, and development that has gone into the creation of MaverikR
Patagonia To Open Second Chicago Store
Patagonia plans to open its first store in Gold Coast, a historic district located north of downtown Chicago. Patagonia operates 27 stores nationwide, including a store at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago…
Deuter Picks Southeast Region Rep
Deuter USA said Adventure Marketing Group will provide sales representation in the Southeast region covering West Virginia, Virginia, Tennesse, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi…
Gildan Q4 Earnings, 2012 Forecast Hurt by Cotton Prices
Gildan Activewear Inc. said its fourth quarter earnings met expectations, but projected a loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 as the company finishes consuming inventories produced with high-cost cotton and achieves projected manufacturing efficienc
