ASA Supports Fishery Science Improvement Act
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), along with numerous recreational fishing and boating organizations and dozens of Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, continues to strongly advocate for a legislative solution that requires that scie
Lafuma Negotiating for More Credit After 1.6 Percent FY 2011 Sales Gain
Lafuma Group sales for the year ended Sept. 30 reached €249.4 million ($348.2 mm), up 1.6 percent compared to the 2009/2010 fiscal year, driven by growth at its Mountain division and the turnaround in the Country and Great Outdoor divisions. The Fre
Brooks Sports Siezes Counterfeit Shoes from Australian Retailer
Brooks Sports Inc. disclosed that it intercepted more than 700 pairs of counterfeit shoes earlier this year before Australian retailer Paul's warehouse could sell them…
Brooks Seizes Counterfeit Product in Australia
In early 2011 Brooks Sports Inc. suspected counterfeit product was being actively imported into and sold in Australia by retailer Paul's Warehouse. In response, Brooks filed an action with the Federal Court of Australia to seize all suspected invent
Point6 Hires VP of Sales, North America
Point6, manufacturer of merino wool socks, has hired Terry Fisher to lead the company’s domestic sales team. Fisher is based in Southern California where he led his own sales agency, Fisher Sales Inc., for 26 years…
BSN Sports Awards $250,000 in Victory Grants
Since September’s launch of the Victory Grant Program, BSN Sports, the flagship division of Sport Supply Group, Inc., has awarded $250,000 in grants to schools and athletic programs. Major grants have been awarded to public and private schools, YMCA
Gov. Hickenlooper Proclaims Colorado Cycling Holiday
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper proclaimed the third week of August 2012 as a “Colorado Cycling Holiday” to honor the 2012 USA Pro Cycling Challenge, which last week name the cities that will host the seven-day road race that debuted earlier this year
Simms Fishing Backs Marketplace Fairness Act
Simms Fishing Products is urging the U.S. Congress to approve legislation that enforces sales taxes on Internet sales from out-of-state retailers with online revenues totaling more than $500,000…
Asics Invites Gymnasts to Create the Ultimate Natural Shoe
Thirty three members of the award winning GB Acrobatic Squad and Britain's Got Talent winners, Spelbound, spent the day in a London studio bent in eye watering positions to achieve an incredible human statue of an Asics running shoe. The gymnasts con
La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
La Sportiva North America will debut a full line of technical ski mountaineering apparel at the 2012 OR Winter Market, SIA Snowshow, and ISPO Munich tradeshows…
Hibbett Makes Big Donation to Smithville, MS School
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc., along with several vendors, recently presented more than $100,000 worth of donations to Smithville Schools in Smithville, MS as part of its Hibbett Sports Operations Sports Renovation program…
Gazelle Sports Named Never Stop Exploring Winner
The North Face has named Gazelle Sports of Western Michigan the winner of The North Face Explore Fund Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor ex
The North Face Honors Gazelle Sports of Michigan
The North Face has named Gazelle Sports of Western Michigan the winner of The North Face Explore Fund Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor ex
Under Armour, NBA Establish Multi-Year Partnership
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Under Armour Inc. announced a multiyear partnership. As part of this partnership, Under Armour will be able to feature its endorsers – which include Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks and Derrick Williams
MoGo Announces Independent Representative Sales Force
MoGo Sport, the developer of high performance flavored mouthguards, announced the hiring of an independent representative sales force and international distributor…
