Nike Announces Deal with IOC
Nike will become the official supplier of uniforms and product to International Olympic Committee members and staff from January 2013…
Adidas Neo Label Announces Justin Bieber As New Style Icon
Adidas Neo Label has appointed pop singer Justin Bieber as its style icon. To celebrate this partnership, teens worldwide can hunt down the superstar's exclusively customized Neo gold sneakers online in a bid to win a pair and meet Bieber on tour…
OIA VantagePoint: September Outdoor Product Sales Stymied by Tough Comps
Outdoor product sales were mostly up in September even as tough comparisons against last year held down sales growth, according to point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint™. Overall, outdoor product sales rose just 1.4 percent to
NSGA Secures Coach K as Keynote Speaker for 2013 Management Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has announced that Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski, will serve as a keynote speaker on Day 2 (Tuesday) of its 2013 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit, taking place May 5-8, 2013 at PGA National Resort & Spa
Maverik to Sponsor Yale Lacrosse Team
Maverik Lacrosse and Cascade Lacrosse signed a multi-year partnership with the Yale University men's lacrosse team…
Sporting and Leisure Stores Outperform in September
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.8 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in September and 3.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce. That comp
Eagle Creek’s Focht Recognized as Top Volunteer by VF Corp.
Eagle Creek is proud to announce that one of their own, Kristie Focht, has been named to the VF 100 for her outstanding commitment to volunteering and fostering a love of the outdoors within the community…
Hibbett Sports to Remain in Birmingham
Hibbett Sports Inc. has acquired a new site for its headquarters that will keep the retailer based in Birmingham, according to al.com. The move, expected to happen in April, will triple its office space from about 38,000 square feet now to 115,000 at the
Klymit Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Jacket
Klymit, the Utah company known for creating NobleTek argon gas insulation for outdoor gear and apparel, has launched a Kickstarter project as a potential funding source for the production of the Klymit Ulaar Jacket…
ACK to Open Fourth Store North of Houston
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) plans to open a fourth location in Spring, TX just north of Houston and south of the bustling communities of The Woodlands and Conroe. This new store is in addition to the current Austin, San Marcos and Houston locations…
NWF Launches 10 Million Kids Outdoor Goal
The National Wildlife Federation has set a three-year goal of moving 10 million kids outdoors at home, school, parks and anywhere there is green space…
Container Cargo Volume Signals Retailers Expect Strong Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation said its latest forecast of container cargo traffic signals that U.S. retailers are expecting solid growth in holiday sales…
Shimano Expands Ladson, SC Distribution Center
Shimano American Corporation has broken ground on an expansion at its Ladson, SC, distribution center. The new construction adds nearly 99,000-square-feet to the current 102,000-square-foot facility, built by Shimano in 2006. The addition is scheduled to
TPG Withdraws Billabong Takeover Bid
TPG Capital on Friday walked away from its Australian 695 million dollar ($714 million) takeover offer for Billabong International. Billabong did not explain why TPG dropped the offer, but had said in a stock exchange announcement last week that: ‘&
Li-Ning’s CFO Resigns
Li Ning announced that its CFO Nicholas Chong had resigned to pursue other business opportunities, but will remain an adviser to the company. The company said it is lining up potential candidates as a replacement…
