Dr. Martens to Sponsor Drowners Tour
Dr. Martens AirWair USA announced its first U.S. #STANDFORSOMETHING tour headlined by NYC indie rock band Drowners…
Big 5 Comps Decline in Second Quarter
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported declining demand for guns and ammo dragged its comp stores sales down 4.9 percent in the fiscal second quarter ended June 29. Earnings slumped 59.0 percent to $2.5 million, or 11 cents a share…
West Marine Unleashes Social Media Contest
West Marine announces its “Dog Days of Summer” social media contest…
NCAA Reaches Settlement Agreement in Concussion Lawsuit
The NCAA has reached a settlement with former athletes that will establish a new protocol for the management of concussions and also provide $75 million for medical monitoring and research…
Americas a Bright Spot for Puma Q2
Puma said sales of World Cup soccer boots and national team shirts as well as new Arsenal jerseys beat its internal targets. Other positive developments included a mid-single digit gain in the Americas region and a double-digit gain in apparel globally. O
Mizuno Announces Final Members of Golf Roster
Mizuno announced the final two members of “Team JPX,” completing the 12-person roster of “game-improvement” golf amateurs to be featured in the popular “Play Famously” campaign…
Outdoor Inspiration Award Nominations Open at Outsiders Ball
Outdoor Retailer has expanded its annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, presented by Adidas Outdoor, to honor three new categories: retailers, non-profits and youth. Outdoor Retailer will begin soliciting nominations for those and its original categories – m
Scott and Kona to Demo Bikes at EORA Summer Market
Scott and Kona are among the bike brands that will be available at the first Eastern Outdoor Reps Association's (EORA) New England and Mid-Atlantic Regional Summer Market Show Aug. 25-27 at the Killington Resort in Vermont…
ILandWU and PMA Suspend Contract Talks Until Aug. 1
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have suspended negotiations for a new contract until Aug. 1 so that the union can resume unrelated contract negotiations in the Pacific Northwest…
Yamaha Marine Group Introduces Service Training Program
Yamaha Marine Group announces the expansion of its Marine Service training…
Nearly 100 Media Outlets Cover SIA Summer Snowdown in Manhattan
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports that its 8th annual SIA Summer Snowdown in New York City attracted 78 journalists representing 96 media outlets from television, print and online including Condé Nast Traveler, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, InStyle, Ma
Deloitte Index Points to Greater Consumer Spending
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index), which tracks consumers' cash flow, reversed course in June by increasing, indicating consumers were poised to increase spending as the summer began…
Exceed Company CEO Still Seeking Financing for LBO
Exceed Company Ltd. Chairman and CEO Shuipan Lin has still not lined up financing to take the company, which is one of China’s leading domestic sportswear brands, private…
Under Armour Signs NFL All-Pro Patrick Peterson
Under Armour has signed two-time first-team NFL All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson to a multi-year partnership. Selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons, Peterson…
Field and Stream to Open Another Pennsylvania Store
Field & Stream, the specialty hunting and fishing store owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, will open a new store in Washington, PA on Sept. 12…
