Report: Dick’s SG Fires Golf Pros
Dick's Sporting Goods fired all its professionals that worked in their golf sections, according to a report from ESPN…
Made in USA Certification Company Settles with FTC
A company that provides a “Made in USA” certification seal to marketers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers by allowing companies to use the seal without either independently verifying that those co
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open New Store in Spokane
Sportsman's Warehouse will open a store in Spokane, WA in early 2015. This location will be the first of eight planned stores that will open during 2015…
Skullcandy Chief Sales and Revenue Officer
Skullcandy, Inc. appointed David Raffone as chief sales and revenue officer. He most recently served as vice president, U.S. Sales Division with Sony Electronics…
Physical Activity Tax Incentive (PHIT Act) Clears Major Hurdle in Congress
The Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT HR956) took a major step forward recently when Congress released its estimate of the investment Americans would make in physical activity if allowed to use money in pre-tax medical accounts, also known as a s
Dansko CFO Jim Fox Receives “CFO of the Year” Award
The Philadelphia Business Journal named Dansko Chief Financial Officer Jim Fox as the 2014 CFO of the Year in the Medium Company Category. Selected by an independent panel of judges and sponsored by Drexel University…
NSSF Announces Two Staff Additions
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced that it has appointed Jennifer L.S. Pearsall as director, public relations and Justin Morrissey as digital content specialist…
Majestic Athletic Launches Player Trades Promotion
Majestic has launched its new Summer Trade Bummer Buster promotion. Now through July 31, Majestic will offer any customer who has purchased the jersey of a traded player through majesticathletic.com a coupon for 50 percent off toward another authentic col
Outdoor Retailer Finds Downtown Rooms for 300 More Retailers
Outdoor Retailer has secured downtown hotel rooms for 300 core retailers previously unable to book accommodations within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention…
Sports Direct Poised as European Juggernaut After Fiscal 2014 Growth
Sports Direct International plc reported comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, even without the benefit of the London Olympics, the European soccer championsh
VF’s Sports Brands’ Momentum Continues in Q2
VF Corp. reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition racked up its third-straight quarter of double-digit growth. Sales in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition rose 15.9 percent. The North Face was up 11 percen
AR-15 Manufacturer Makes Key Industry Hires
Adams Arms has hired two new employees to its product development and sales departments…
SFIA to Help Launch Sports Tech Marketplace at Consumer Electronics Show
In a partnership with the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the 2015 International CES – commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show – will see the debut of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase highlighting the latest in sports technolo
Everlast Launches Fitness Certification Program
Everlast Worldwide introduced their first fitness certification program, the Everlast F.I.T Coach Certification. The goal of the certification is to provide instruction on how to incorporate fight sports based exercises into a total body fitness curriculu
Action Sports Firm Pacific Vector to Liquidate
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., formerly known as Gatorz Inc., is liquidating its three subsidiaries – Ryderz Compound Inc., Reno Wilson Inc. (operating as Gatorz), and PVH DNA Inc. – through voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions. The move was attribute
