Amanda Beard to Endorse Aqua Sphere
Amanda Beard, the four-time Olympic swimmer and new mom, has signed on to become the new face of Aqua Sphere. Beard had long been sponsored by Speedo…
Hydrapak Hires Sales and Marketing Manager
Hydrapak, a hydration equipment supplier within the sporting goods, outdoor, and military markets, announced several promotions within its sales, marketing, and logistics departments. Hydrapak has promoted David Kim to sales and marketing manager and Jim
DC/Jack’s Surfboards Partner Around Shoe Benefit
DC Shoes has partnered with local Jack's Surfboards locations for a shoe promotion benefiting the Soles4Souls foundation…
Sir David Jones Retires from JJB Sports
JJB Sports announced that Sir David Jones has retired from the board of the U.K.-based sports retailer with immediate effect due to ill health…
Pennyslvania Hunt and Fish Store Owner Sentenced on Federal Charges
The co-owner of D&R Sports Center, a hunt & fish store in Nanticoke, PA, was sentenced Thursday in federal court for conspiring to illegally ship military equipment from the U.S. to Russia…
Columbia Sportswear to Present to Investors, Analysts at OR
Columbia Sportswear Company will host a presentation for analysts and investors at the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow next week in which members of senior management will discuss the company’s innovation and brand strategies…
Escalade’s Q2 Sporting Goods Sales Climb 9%
Escalade, Inc. reported net income for the quarter reached $1.9 million, or 15 cents a share, against earnings of $366,000, or 3 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased slightly to $35.7 million from $35.6 million a year ago…
U.S. Senate Approves PEP Funding for $80 Million
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved $80 million in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) in 2011. The U.S. House of Representatives will complete work on its 2011 education funding bill later this fall. In recent
Backcountry.com Launches Vendor Social Hubs
With manufacturers looking for new ways to leverage and distribute their brand content, Backcountry.com, in partnership with The North Face, launched their first Vendor Social Hub, a next generation merchandising program that gives manufacturers one hyper
Brunswick Q2 Earnings Rebound on Boating Turnaround
Brunswick Corporation motored to $1.0 billion in sales in the second quarter ended July 3 as boating dealers rushed to restock their inventories. Rebounding sales of boats and marine engines combined with recent cost cutting to improve margins, resulting
K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics, Hires Mark Miller
K-Swiss said it has acquired Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. FORM Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller, FORM's incumbent founder and CEO…
Vail Resorts Announces Senior Management Changes in Mountain Division
Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced changes within the senior leadership team at Beaver Creek, Keystone and Heavenly Mountain resorts…
Cabela’s to Open Second Canadian Store in Calgary
Cabela’s Incorporated will open its second store in Canada in Edmonton, Alberta in the fall of 2011. The new store will occupy 70,000 square feet. Cabela's first store in Canada was opened May 2008 when the company converted a building used by
NRF Hails Bill to Help States Collect Internet Sales Tax
The National Retail Federation urged Congress to move quickly on the “Main Street Fairness Act,” which would make it easier for states to require Internet retailers and other out-of-state merchants to collect sales tax the same as local bricks-and-mortar
Ruger SR9c Named 2010 ‘Handgun of the Year’
According to Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., a Ruger handgun has been named the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Handgun of the Year” for the third straight year…
