Report: Nike Won’t Renew Manchester Sponsorship
Nike will not renew a long-running kit supply deal with Manchester United because of the growing costs of a new contract, sources told Reuters. Adidas is expected to sign a deal with the English soccer club..
Duckworth Names Sales Manager
Duckworth, which claims to be the only single-source wool apparel company in the world that grows, spins, knits, and sews its clothing 100 percent in the USA, has hired Alyssa Larson as its sales manager…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Registers Two Trademarks
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has registered the trademarks “ACK” and “Your Kayak Fishing Gear Headquarters” through the United States Patent and Trademark Office of the Department of Commerce…
Gander Mountain to Open in Newnan, GA
Gander Mountain is planning to open a new location in Newnan, GA, this fall…
SFIA Rallies Against Funding Cuts to Physical Activity Infrastructures
In response to Sen. Pat Toomey’s (R-PA) proposal to eliminate funding for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has signed on to a letter in opposition of the elimination of TAP funds. TAP fu
Oslo, Almaty and Beijing Are Three Finalists for 2022 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday said the Kazakh city of Almaty, Beijing and Oslo are the three finalists to host the 2022 Winter Games….
Sport Chalet’s Q4 Loss Doubles
Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss of $5.7 million, or 40 cents a share, in its fiscal fourth quarter ended Mar. 30, approximately double the loss of $2.3 million logged in the year-ago quarter, according to its 10K filing with the Securities & Exchange Co
Departing Grassroots President Guided Industry Through Tumultuous Change
Roanne Miller will leave Grassroots Outdoor Alliance in August after guiding the organization through five of the most tumultuous years in specialty retailing history…
Bosch eBike Systems Sets up Support Center for Asian OEMS
Bosch eBike Systems is setting up a regional business unit in China with technical and commercial experts to help Asia's bicycle manufacturers prepare for growing global demand for pedelec bikes…
PMA and ILWU Vow to Keep West Coast Ports and Contract Talks Running
As expected, West Coast ports continued to operate normally last week after a six-year contract between dock workers and the terminal operators and container lines they work for expired. Both parties said they expect operations to continue at all 29 ports
Outdoor/Athletic Footwear Brands Draws Germany Tannery to US
Germany’s ISA TanTec expects is establishing its first tannery in the United States in Mississippi to fulfill growing demand from U.S. footwear brands…
Target Requests Customers to Leave their Heat at Home
On July 2nd, Target interim CEO John Mulligan issued a press release stating that the retail chain requests that customers not bring firearms into its stores…
Strong Hiring Sends Dow to New High on Eve of Fourth of July
The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July with buoyant economic news at their back, including a surprisingly strong employment report that sent the Dow past 17,000 for the first time. The rally began after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that t
Jarden Prices $300 Million Euro Bond Offering
Jarden Corporation priced Thursday a €300 million euro note offering that it is placing with qualified institutional buyers and investors outside the United States. The notes would be guaranteed by certain of the company's domestic subsidiaries
Rocky Launches Social Media Contest
Rocky, the maker of outdoor, work, western and military footwear, has launched the Every Season Every Reason social media contest, encouraging Rocky footwear consumers to share via Instagram (@RockyBoot) videos of the places their Rocky boots take them…
