Reebok Hockey to Sponsor ECHL All-Star Game
The ECHL announced that Reebok Hockey will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition…
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak, creators of the Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage and producers of some of television’s most highly regarded hunting programs, including one of the top-rated shows
Bikes Belong Finds About Half of Skateparks Deny BMX Access
According to a survey from Bikes Belong, 43% of the skateparks responding said they’ve successfully integrated biking and skating. Bikes Belong surveyed nearly 100 skatepark managers from 30 states to learn why bike use is restricted and what strategies s
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak…
U.S. Census Bureau: Sporting Goods Sales Slide in May
For the fourth consecutive month, the Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported a drop in sales in sporting goods stores. For the most recent reporting month (May), sales fell 3.9% after dropping 1.0% in April, 2.2% in Marc
RECALL: Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors
Sevca, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors.
Pony Partners with Animated Film
Pony Inc. is partnering with Focus Features to create a limited-edition sneaker in conjunction with the upcoming animated movie “9.”…
Cybex Posts $2.1mm Loss in Second Quarter
Cybex International, Inc. reported loss of $2.1 million in the second quarter on a 16% slide in sales. The maker of exercise equipment also said it is in violation of certain financial covenants in its loan agreements and is negotiating with its banks…
RECALL: Stamina Elliptical Machines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Stamina Products Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 11,000 elliptical cross trainers…
Stamina Recalls Elliptical Trainers
Stamina Products Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of about 11,000 Elliptical Cross Trainers…
Boathouse Sports Names Doug Tibbetts President/CEO
Boathouse Sports, a Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom team athletic apparel, today announced the appointment of Douglas Tibbetts as the companies President and CEO…
Sport Supply Group Forecasts Record FY09 Profits; Sets EPS Guidance for 2010
Sport Supply Group said preliminary results for its fiscal year ended June 30 indicate annual sales of more than $250 million and diluted EPS in the 84 cents to 87 cents per sahre range. The company also provided a forecast for fiscal 2010…
VF Corp. Reports Q2 Sales Fall 11%; Maintains Guidance for Second Half
VF Corporation announced second quarter revenues were $1.49 billion, a decline of 11% compared with $1.68 billion in the second quarter of 2008, with foreign currency translation accounting for 3%of the decline. Net income in the current quarter was $75.5
Jarden Corp. Partners with Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, Inc., announced a wide-ranging licensing agreement with Jarden Corp. for a wide range of sporting goods…
Wade Makes Move to Jordan Brand; Leaves Converse
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., has signed Dwyane Wade to its roster of Team Jordan athletes. Wade joins an illustrious line-up which includes fellow All Stars Derek Jeter, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony and others. Wade had been the lead endorser
