Sports Direct Buys Fashion Firms
Sports Direct International, the sporting goods chain based in the United Kingdom, has acquired a majority shareholding in fashion brands USC and Cruise Clothing…
Respect Your Universe Adds VP of Sales
Respect Your Universe, a mixed martial arts-inspired performance apparel and equipment company, has tapped Kevin Hyland to the position of VP of Sales, effective July 18, 2011…
Vicious Fishing Signs Licensing Deal with Onos
Vicious Fishing has signed a licensing agreement with Onos Trading Company, a Mobile, AL-based company. Under this agreement, Onos will design and market all Vicious Fishing branded polarized eyewear which will be available for distribution following the
Zumiez Sales Jump 17% in June
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 16.8% to $43.5 million, compared to $37.2 million for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010…
Whole Foods Market to Sell Beyond Coastal
Beyond Coastal, which launched its line of sun care products in the outdoor specialty channel, announced that its full line of will now be available in Whole Foods Market stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region…
Sports Distributors of Canada Appoints President
Sports Distributors of Canada Ltd. (SDC) plans to appoint Brad Hause as president, effective Sept. 6, 2011. SDC is a member-owned buying group comprised of over 200 locally owned retail locations operating under the Source For Sports and Source For Advent
UNC, Illinois Among 27 Schools Accused of Violating Anti-trust Laws
A licensing initiative participated in by the University of North Carolina, the University of Illinois and numerous other universities violates federal and state anti-trust laws, according to a several sources, including the dailytarheel.com…
RECALL: Mizuno Baseball/Softball Gloves
About 131,000 Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves are being recalled…
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Sony Partners with State Parks to Promote HD Editing Products
America's State Parks and Sony Creative Software, a leading developer of award-winning and easy-to-use video and audio editing applications, are partnering to promote nationwide park visits and outdoor recreation…
Tilly’s the Latest to Test the Public Markets
In a year that has seen a number of public companies in the sporting goods industry exit stage left as the mergers & acquisitions pace heats up, another company entered the fray on Friday as Tilly’s Inc. filed papers with the SEC for an initial publ
Ashe Confirmed as Director of FWS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar praised the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Daniel M. Ashe as the 16th Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ashe, a career employee of the agency, will assume his duties immediately…
Richard Markee Joins Collective Brands’ Board
Collective Brands, Inc. announced that Richard L. Markee has been elected to its board of directors, with a term to expire in 2014…
Tilly’s Files for $100 Million IPO
Tilly's Inc., the action sports retailer, filed initial public offering with the Securities & Exchange Commission to raise up to $100 million. Tilly's, which operates 126 stores in 11 states in the United States, plans to list its common shares
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
