Cloudveil Hires Sales Agency to Cover Mid-Atlantic
Cloudveil has hired Brandywine River Representatives to manage outdoor product sales in the Mid-Atlantic territory. Along with Agency Owner and Principal Andy Molter, the Brandywine organization includes Associate Representatives David Donahue and Justin
The Finish Line Exits Man Alive; Jimmy Jazz Affiliate Paid to Assume Business
The Finish Line Inc. last week threw in the towel on its long underperforming Man Alive chain. The company agreed to pay $7 million in cash to Man Alive Acquisition LLC, which is controlled by Jimmy Jazz stores owner and operator Jimmy Khezrie, to assume
Sport Supply Group Acquires Webster’s Team Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. acquired substantially all the assets of Webster's Team Sports of Pompano Beach, FL, as part of a goal to “dominate team sports distribution in the state of Florida.” Terms were not disclosed but Sport Supply Group did not as
Nike, NBA Hall of Fame Sued Over Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Line
A Massachusetts sportswear company is suing Nike, Inc. and the NBA Hall of Fame, claiming breach of contract and fraud related to the sale of sportswear linked to Michael Jordan's upcoming induction into the Hall…
Online Videos Expand as Useful Marketing Tool
Social Media has certainly had an impact on nearly every facet of business, and companies continue to expand their brand presence online. New online social communities, purchasing opportunities, customer reviews, and shopper incentives are introduced ever
Choose Outdoors Secures Industry Grants, Plans 2009 Agenda
Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start-up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association…
Andy Knapp Loses Battle with Cancer
Andy Knapp, the long time head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, passed away at home on June 22, 2009. He had been fighting kidney cancer for six years…
Gildan Confirms Operations Unaffected by Honduran Political Situation
Gildan Activewear Inc. confirmed that the current political situation in Honduras has had no impact on its operations or employees in Honduras. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted in an army coup on Sunday…
Supreme Court to Hear NFL Apparel Licensing Case
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law. The court said it will hear an appea
Savage Rifles: Fighting Terrorism in the Philippines
Savage Arms has joined the global war on terror with the delivery of 111 custom Model 10 sniper rifles to the Philippine National Police. The rifles were delivered in May and already have been utilized successfully in operations with the Special Action Fo
SGMA Supports Status Quo of Lacey Act
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) stated its support for preserving the status quo of the Lacey Act. Currently, the Lacey Act states that sporting goods are exempt from the new reporting requirements on wood and plant content in imported
Nike, USA Track and Field Extend Sponsorship Deal
Nike Inc. and USA Track & Field have extended their sponsorship agreement through 2013, but Nike has an option to renew it through 2017. Under the new alliance, a special fund was also set up for support traditionally under-funded event groups. The term
Smith and Wesson Reports Q4 Sales Up 19.8% on Strength from MandP Firearms
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., reported net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter 2009 were $99.5 million, or 19.8% ($16.4 million) higher than net sales of $83.1 million for the fourth fiscal quarter last year..
Trek World Racing, Lucozade Sport Partner
Trek World Racing has named Lucozade Sport as its first official sports nutrition supplier. Lucozade will supply an extensive range of contaminant-tested sports nutrition to both cross-country and downhill riders at all World Cup events…
SRAM Appoints Cycling Fund Director
SRAM appointed Andy Neufeld as its Cycling Fund director. Neufeld is currently the chief strategy officer for the Active Transportation Alliance, (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation), having served as executive director from 1987 through 2005…
