Nautilus Completes Sale of Certain Commercial Assets
Nautilus, Inc. has completed the sale and licensing of certain assets of its commercial business to Xiamen World Gear Sports Goods Co., Ltd. The sale was completed pursuant to the terms of two previously disclosed asset purchase agreements by and between
Christy Sports Offers Free Rentals At Denver Rail Park
For the second straight year, Christy Sports has partnered with Denver Parks and Recreation and Winter Park Resort to provide free snowboard and ski rental gear to underprivileged youth at the Ruby Hill Rail Yard…
Crocs General Counsel Resigns
Erik Rebich resigned as vice president, general counsel and secretary of Crocs, Inc., effective Dec. 31. Effective Jan. 1, Daniel P. Hart, the company’s current executive vice president, administration and corporate development was appointed as exec
TSA to Sponsor BEST Soccer and Basketball Tournaments
The Sports Authority has signed an agreement with Blue Entertainment Sports Television (BEST) to return as presenting sponsor of national Kick IT 3v3 soccer tournaments and Hoop It Up three-on-three basketball tournaments…
Inside-Out Sports Becomes Title Sponsor of Triathlon
Inside-Out Sports, which operates two triathlon stores in North Carolina, was named the official title sponsorship of the Inside-Out Sports Triathlon Series, which is one of the largest and oldest statewide triathlon series in the country…
Peak Performance Sponsors 33rd America’s Cup
Peak Performance has been named the official clothing supplier of the 33rd America’s Cup. Previously the sport fashion company has supported boats in the Whitbread Round the World Race, and in September Peak Performance was one of the main sponsors
Ski Market Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Ski Market, a retailer of outdoor products and winter sports gear with headquarters in Wellesley, MA, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In court documents, Ski Market's president and chief executive, Andrew Ferguson, said the company had be
Icebreaker to Sponsor New Zealand Olympians
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, has been named the 'official base layer supplier' of the 2010 New Zealand Olympic Committee…
Remington Managed-Recoil Ammunition Named Rifle Ammo of the Year
Guns and Shooting Online presented their 2009-2010 Rifle Ammunition of the Year Award to Remington Managed-Recoil centerfire ammunition, according to a release by the Madison, NC-based firearm and ammunition manufacturer…
Rab Hires Marketing Manager
Rab, manufacturer of mountaineering clothing, hired Samantha Killgore as its marketing manager. Kilgore has been in the outdoor industry for over 6 years working with brands including Moonstone and Outdoor Research…
Weekend Snowstorms Impact Super Saturday Sales
A heavy snowstorm that swept the East Coast over the weekend may have cost retailers the potential for any upside to holiday sales. Weather-tracking firm Planalytics estimated that the snowstorm cost U.S. retailers about $2 billion of sales they will not
Finish Line Q3 Sales Slip 0.2%; Comps Up 1.7%
The Finish Line, Inc. reported recently net sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 28 slipped 0.2% to $240.1 million versus net sales of $240.6 million a year ago. As previously disclosed, the company exited the Man Alive business effective July 4, 2009.
Roger Talermo to Exit Amer Sports
Amer Sports Corp. said its Chief Executive Roger Talermo will leave the company and be replaced by Heikki Takala on April 1, 2010, according to the Associated Press…
Quiksilver’s Q4/FY09 Top Lines Slide Low Teens; Brands to Refocus on Core Markets
Following up on a third quarter that saw it post a small profit despite weakness in all three regions, Quiksilver, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter of 2009 were better-than-expected as the surf and skate giant implemented numerous cost cuts to
True Temper Completes Financial Restructuring
True Temper Sports, Inc. completed its financial restructuring plan in bankruptcy proceedings. An investor group led by Newport Global Advisors and Providence Equity Partners joined together to acquire a majority equity interest in the golf shafts and per
