American Hiking Society Hikes Capitol Hill
The American Hiking Society said it held over 500 individual meetings on Capitol Hill during Trails Advocacy Week last month…
Reebok Reprises Jukari Exercise Program
Reebok International Ltd. and Cirque du Soleil said they are launching Jukari Fit to Flex, the second installment of an exercise program designed for women. JUKARI Fit to Flex launches first in Montreal, Canada the home of Cirque du Soleil and will rollou
Buff Sponsors Pro Skier, Mountaineer Kim Havell
Buff, Inc., the maker of headwear for snowsports, announced its sponsorship of professional skier and accomplished ski mountaineer Kim Havell. The company will be providing Havell with 25 custom Hot Lips Original Buff…
DSW Returns to Profitability, Comps Jump 12.9%
DSW Inc. reported earnings of $13.4 million, or 30 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, rebounding from a loss of $7.5 million, or 17 cents, a year earlier. Revenues rose 15.6% to $402.6 million from 348.2 million. Same store sales increased 12.9% versus
NRF: Financial Services Bill Should Address Credit Card Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment that a wide-ranging financial services reform bill unveiled today by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd, D-CT, doesn’t address the $48 billion in credit card swipe fees paid by
Sports Direct Purchase of 31 JJB Stores Cleared by Competition Commission
The Competition Commission in the U.K. has formally cleared Sport Direct's acquisition of 31 shops from rival JJB Sports. The competition watchdog ruled that it was unlikely that there would be higher prices or a reduction in quality and choice for c
Skechers Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center
Skechers USA, Inc. broke ground on its new 1.82 million square-foot distribution center in Rancho Belago, CA…
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds Graphic Designer
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has added Senior Graphic Designer Tom Milam to its team. BOSG's family of brands includes Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Wenger, and Ultimate Direction…
Trips for Kids Will Sell and Collect Bikes at Sea Otter
Trips for Kids (TFK) will operate a bicycle thrift shop at their booth at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic again this year. The non-profit invites Sea Otter exhibitors to donate sample merchandise after the show…
La Sportiva Appoints Promotions Coordinator
La Sportiva N.A. appointed Ian Achey as their new Promotions Coordinator. Achey’s new position at La Sportiva will include event coordination responsibilities as well as assisting in all aspects of managing the climbing and Mountain Running ambassad
OBIT: L.D. Agee
L.D. Agee, owner of Agee's Sporting Goods in Murfreesboro, TN, passed away at the age of 74…
Essilor Completes Acquisition of FGX International
FGX International Holdings Limited, which makes sunglasses under the Anarchy, Gargoyles, Ironman, C9 by Champion and Body Glove trademarks, announced that it has completed its merger with a subsidiary of Essilor International (“Essilor”) of Ch
Sport Supply to Be Acquired by ONCAP
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of ONCAP Management Partners, L.P., the mid-market private equity business of Onex Corporation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, all of the outs
Hoyt Renews USA Archery Sponsorship Through 2010
USA Archery and Hoyt have announced that Hoyt has renewed its association as an official sponsor and supporter of USA Archery through 2012. Hoyt will be the exclusive bow and supplier to the U.S. Archery Team, Jr…
TRCP Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to Launch as Stand-alone Entity
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership said that its union-focused hunting and fishing club, the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, will become a stand-alone entity separate from the TRCP…
