Fortress Watches inked deals to become Official Timing Sponsor of both the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) and the Interscholastic Surfing Federation (ISF). In addition, Fortress was chosen by Surf Expo as one of ten new up and coming action sports bra
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RECALL: Weightlifting Bars
The CPSC and York Barbell Co. are recalling about 3,300 Olympic Weightlifting Bars. Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers. York Barbell has receive
G3 Hires New Athlete Coordinator
Telemark adventurer and mountaineer Naheed Henderson will join G3 Genuine Guide Gear in the new role of Athlete Coordinator. Responsible for growing G3’s relationships with guides and athletes worldwide, Henderson will also be a part of G3’s team of spons
Key Rodale Titles Gain Circulation
According to the Audit Bureau of Circulation's Fas-Fax report for the first half of 2006, Rodale Inc. magazines are reporting increases in average paid circulation. ABC data show gains over first half of '06 with four titles showing a more than
Perry Ellis Keeps Q2 Loss in Check on 10% Revenue Decline
Perry Ellis International, Inc. second quarter total revenues were $171.0 million, compared to $190.0 million, a 10.0% decrease versus the comparable period last year. The net loss was 25 cents per fully diluted share. This result was the same as the loss
Gildan to Build new Distribution Center
Gildan Activewear Inc., as part of its overall plan to integrate its recent acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery, is investing approximately $7 million in a state-of-the-art 400,000 square feet retail distribution centre in a leased building in Martinsvi
Everlast Expands License with Sports and Leisure Tech
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has extended their license with Sports & Leisure Technology Corp., a division of Sportline, Inc. for the company to make Everlast branded fitness-related toys and heart rate monitors in the United States and Canada…
Billabong Passes AUS$1 Billion in Annual Sales
Billabong International Limited surpassed AUS$1 billion in annual sales for the first time in fiscal 2006. The action sports vendor posted global sales of AUS$1.02 billion ($786.6 mm), a rise of 21.1%, with all three regions, Americas, Australasia, and E
Rottefella Inks Distribution Deal with Backcountry Access
Rottefella has signed an agreement with Backcountry Access Inc. to become the exclusive distributor of Rottefella telemark and Naxo alpine touring bindings in North America. BCA will begin distributing the products in 2007-2008, starting at the 2007 Outdo
Saucony Awards Run For Good Grants
Saucony annouced the first recipients of its Run For Good Program grants. Included are Peachtree Running Club, Peachtree, Georgia; Kittering Classical Elementary, Long Beach, California; Rustic Lane Joggers Club, Riverside, California; Iowa Kidstrong, D
Barington Group Acquires Stake in Warnaco; Looks for Change
The Barington Group now collectively holds approximately 5.6% of the common stock of The Warnaco Group, Inc. The Barington Group consists of Barington Capital Group, L.P., Ramius Capital Group, L.L.C. and various other affiliated entities…
EORA Show Under Way in Greenville
The bi-annual Eastern Outdoor Reps Association regional trade show is underway in Greenville, SC with nearly 100 reps and manufacturers in attendance. In addition, Outdoor Industry Association hosted an introductory presentation on the organization’s most
Sport Chalet Opens New California Location
Sport Chalet, Inc. held grand opening celebrations for its new 41,000 sq. ft. store located in the Nut Tree Village Shopping Center in Vacaville, California. This location will feature an on-site SCUBA training pool and is the Company's 42nd store.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Expectations in Q2; Sees Athletic Footwear Soften…
While many mall based athletic retailers were impacted by shifting fashion trends in their teen client base, Dick's Sporting Goods seems to be somewhat insulated from these market ebbs and flows. The company reported strong top- and bottom-line growt
Hibbett SG Pleases with Strong August Start…
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. saw net income fall in the second quarter through July as a shifting athletic footwear market and tax-free weekends pushed back-to-school sales into the third quarter. But a solid start to the month of August — with comps up