Asics Brazil Announces New President
Asics Brazil, a subsidiary of Asics America Group, appointed Giovani Decker as President effective immediately…
Adventure Cycling Association Membership up 5.5 Percent in FY’12
Adventure Cycling Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cross country cycling, grew membership, advertising sales and donations in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2012. The organization now operates with a $4.95 million dollar bud
Katadyn North America Acquires TyRy Inc.
Katadyn North America Inc. acquired the assets of TyRy, Inc., a privately held producer of freeze-dried and dehydrated instant meals under the brands Natural High, Richmoor, AlpineAire Foods and Gourmet Reserves…
German Court Rules in Adidas’ Favor in Nike Patent Case
Adidas said that on Nov. 7 the Nuremberg District Court rejected Nike's request for an injunction to stop Adidas from making and selling its Primeknit shoe in Germany…
Spalding to Sponsor 2012 Carrier Classic on USS Yorktown
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, will be an official sponsor of the 2012 Carrier Classic, the 2nd annual college basketball doubleheader played on Veterans Day on the deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. This year’s event will take plac
Peak Sports Discontinues 1,000 Chinese Dealers
Peak Sport Products Co., Ltd has slashed its number of distributors in China by 1,076, or nearly 14 percent, since last year as it tries to rein in an inventory glut…
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Feeds Content to Online Recreation Guide
Great Outdoor Provision Company, a proud member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, has partnered with RootsRated, a new, retail-sourced recreation guide to connect locals and visitors to the top outdoor recreational opportunities in each of its seven markets
ComScore: Retail E-commerce Spending Rose 15 Percent in Q3
ComScore estimated U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $41.9 billion in the third quarter, up 15 percent versus year ago. This represents the twelfth consecutive quarter of positive year-over-year growth and eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit gro
OIA Asks Outdoor Companies to Donate Sandy Relief Items to AmeriCares
AmeriCares is ready to accept a variety of outdoor products for disaster relief efforts now underway in areas devastated by Tropical Storm Sandy, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) reports…
Compass Diversified’s Outdoor Businesses Post Mixed Third Quarter Results
Compass Diversified Holdings reported that CamelBak sold more bottles in the third quarter but was unable to offset a decline in military sales. Sales at its Fox Factory business, meanwhile, rose in the double digits thanks to growing orders for its suspe
PrimaLoft to Deliver Warmth to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
PrimaLoft is donating hundreds of ultra-warm, insulated winter jackets, sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and pillows to victims of Hurricane Sandy in the NYC areas…
Little Hotties Supports Hurricane Relief
Since Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast last week, Little Hotties has shipped over 10,000 pairs of hand warmers to relief organizations throughout New York and New Jersey for distribution to those who continue to be without power and heat…
Skins Compression Sues UCI Over Doping Scandal
Swiss-based leading performance sportswear company Skins Compression has sued the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) seeking $2 million in damages related to alleged mismanagement and poor handling of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. Skins has pledged
US Lacrosse Awards Physical Education Equipment Grants
US Lacrosse announced that 74 schools and civic organizations nationwide have been selected as 2012 Physical Education Equipment Grant recipients and will be receiving “soft” sticks and balls to help support the introduction of the sport in their curricul
Ross Names Tiemco Ltd. Japanese Distributor
Ross has awarded the distribution of their complete product line to Tiemco Ltd of Japan…
