Fila Korea Acquires Acushnet Co.
Fortune Brands, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for the sale of its Acushnet Company golf business, featuring the Titleist and FootJoy brands, to a group led by Fila Korea Ltd., the owner of the Fila brand globally, and Mirae Asset Private Equity, t
Jeannette Promoted to Event Director of SHOT
Reed Exhibitions, in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has announced the promotion of Sales Manager Dave Jeannette to Event Director, responsible for the SHOT Show…
Uncle Josh Buys Beaver Dam Tip-Ups
Uncle Josh Bait Company has announced the acquisition of Arctic Fisherman LLC, which manufactures the Beaver Dam tip-up. The company said Beaver Dam brand tip-ups are widely regarded as the highest quality tip-ups on the market today…
DU, Sportsmen Groups to Connect with Landowners, Hunters at Wildlife Expo
Ducks Unlimited, along with the nation's top conservation organizations and leading outdoor manufacturers, will connect landowners and hunting enthusiasts with the people and companies responsible for the latest innovations in hunting and farming equ
TRCP Board of Directors Elects New Chair
At its spring meeting, the board of directors of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership elected Katie Distler Eckman, a seasoned conservationist with significant experience in the nonprofit and foundation realms, to chair the TRCP board…
Ecco Biom to Sponsor Trirock Series
Ecco has partnered its BIOM Natural Motion collection with Competitor Group as the official footwear sponsor of the 2011 TriRock Series…
Masseys Launches Online Travel Hub
Masseys has created an online hub for customers to access local and destination adventures on its web site. Masseys customers will be able to quickly locate and book trips with local canoe, backpacking, fishing, and surfing guides. The site will also sign
Timberland Launches Geocaching Campaign in Europe
Timberland has launched a GPS-enabled treasure hunt that spans six European cities to promote its Earthkeeper footwear range. The Trail of Heroes campaign will run in Berlin, Brussels, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris until June…
AAA: Travelers to Hike, Bike More, Shop Less over Memorial Day Holiday
Americans will hit the road in as large numbers as last year over the Memorial Day Weekend, but will compensate for higher fuel prices by cutting spending on restaurants, shopping and recreation, and partaking in less expensive activities, including hiki
Nike Announces Leadership Changes at Umbro, Converse and Hurley
Nike Inc. announced that Michael Spillane, currently CEO of Converse, will become CEO and president of Umbro and Jim Calhoun, currently CEO of Hurley, will become CEO and president of Converse…
New Balance Creates Casual-Comfort Company
New Balance announced the creation of an independent company to accelerate the growth of company's two casual-comfort footwear brands, Aravon and Dunham, as well as create new brands in the casual-comfort space. Bob Infantino was named president of
Foot Locker’s Q1 Profits Surge 74 Percent
Foot Locker, Inc. reported first-quarter profits surged 74.1 percent to $94 million, or 60 cents a share, compared with net income last year of $54 million, or 34 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 13.3 percent to $1.45 billion from $1.28 billion a year a
Dick’s SG Raises FY Guidance After Strong First Quarter
Dick's Sporting Goods reported earnings jumped 43.1 percent in the first quarter, to $37.5 million, or 30 cents a share. Revenues increased 6.3 percent to $1.11 billion with same-store sales ahead 2.1 percent. The company raised its full-year estimat
Foot Locker Unveils Sneakerpedia.com
Foot Locker has launched Sneakerpedia.com, a social platform for the world's sneaker collectors, enthusiasts and influencers. Initially launched at a beta event in London in December 2010, the platform will showcase unique styles, never-before-seen i
Sam Edelman Opens East Hampton Pop-Up Shop
Sam Edelman will open the doors to its destination boutique in East Hampton, New York…
