Riddell and TGen Again Collaborate on Concussion Research
Riddell and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a leader in genomic research, have begun the third year of a study to advance concussion detection and treatment with the Pac-12’s Arizona State University and its Sun Devil football
Billabong’s Director Resigns
Billabong International Limited has received the resignation of director, Matthew Wilson. Wilson has decided to resign due to a potential conflict in Oaktree Capital Management’s investment portfolio…
Camuto Group Partners with Ellen DeGenere
Camuto Group, the women's fashion footwear specialist, has entered a partnership with Ellen DeGeneres' new lifestyle collection, ED, set to kick off for the Spring 2016 season. ED footwear is comprised of a mix of casual and athletic styles…
TIA Reveals Rally the Family Campaign
At the eighth annual TIA Tennis Forum held last week at the Grand Hyatt New York City, right before play began at the 2015 US Open, officials at the TIA (Tennis Industry Association) and USTA (United States Tennis Association) unveiled a new campaign, 
OBIT: L.L.Bean’s Leon Gorman
Leon Gorman, the 80-year old grandson of L.L.Bean and longtime CEO of the company, died Thursday at his home in Yarmouth, ME. He was president and CEO from 1967 to 2001, chairman from 2001 to 2013, and chairman emeritus from 2013 until his death…
SportXX to Expand Outdoor Shop-in-shop to Eight More Stores
SportXX Migros plans to expand its Outdoor by SportXX shop-in-shop concept to eight more of its locations in Switzerland by the end of the year…
Garmont Says Euro 1MM Equity Raise Will Fuel U.S. Relaunch
Garmont International Srl says €1 million it raised in an equity sale last week will help fund a three-year turn-around plan that hinges on its success in the U.S…
Precor to Produce Spinner Cycles
Precor will manufacture a new line of commercial Spinner indoor cycling equipment through an exclusive, worldwide distribution agreement with Mad Dogg Athletics Inc….
Adidas Partners with Italia Independent on Eyewear Deal
Italia Independent and Adidas have signed a four-year global agreement in which Italia Independent will design, produce and distribute Originals eyewear…
Scopecoat Under New Ownership
Scopecoat LLC, makers of patented protective covers for sporting, combat, law enforcement, tactical optics, is now under the ownership of Terry Naughton, a 15-year veteran of the shooting sports and tactical industries…
Thule Group Divests Snow Chain Business
Thule Group divested its Snow Chain business Wednesday in order to tighten its focus on driving growth in its core Outdoor & Bags segment, which makes everything from car racks to backpacks, and cases for consumer electronics…
Hudson Trail Outfitters Vendors Brace for Haircut
Hudson Trail Outfitters Ltd, the Maryland outdoor specialty retailer that announced plans to close after 45 years in business earlier this week, told its vendors last week that it only has enough assets to pay about…
USOC Names L.A. Official US Bidder for the 2024 Olympics
Los Angeles launched its bid to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with the blessing of the LA City Council and the U.S. Olympic Committee board…
Shock Doctor/McDavid Form United Sports Brands
Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. unveiled United Sports Brands as the name of their combined global organization. United Sports Brands will serve as the corporate parent for Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters and XO sporting goods brands…
Legend Sportswear Offered Incentives from Ohio for First U.S. Plant
The State of Ohio approved an economic incentive package Aug 31. to lure Legend Sportswear (Shanghai) Pty Ltd., which manufactures customized, sublimated jerseys and other team, cycling and outdoor apparel, to build its first U.S. plant near Cincinnati…
