Asics America Corporation is forecasting high-single-digit growth for the 2010 fiscal year, thanks to continued growth in its running footwear business and strong sell-in for its apparel business. The company is estimating that revenues will increase betw
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SGMA: About Half of America Population Physically Active
While more than 170 million Americans are active in a fitness, team sports, recreational, or outdoor endeavor, nearly 45 million are only casually active and more than 60 million Americans are not active at all, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacture
Asics America Seen Outpacing U.S. Running Market
Asics America Corporation is forecasting high-single-digit growth for the 2010 fiscal year, thanks to continued growth in its running footwear business and strong sell-in for its apparel business. The company is estimating that revenues will increase bet
Timberland Taps Bryden as VP/GM of North America
The Timberland Company said Mark Bryden will become the Vice President and General Manager of North America. In this newly-created role, Bryden will lead Timberland’s North American operations with responsibility for all marketing, retail, wholesale and e
American Eagle Extends with GSI
GSI Commerce Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement with American Eagle Outfitters to continue providing customer care services for the American Eagle Outfitters, aerie, MARTIN + OSA and 77kids brands. GSI will provide additional customer care services und
MBT Appoints North American Managing Director
MBT has hired Paul Grimble as the North American Managing Director. Grimble’s background includes many years of training at Clark’s in the UK, and leadership of the Ecco brand and business in the U.S…
Bushnell and Leica Camera Reach Hydrophobic Coatings Agreement
Bushnell Outdoor Products, Inc. has settled a patent dispute with respect to its patented RainGuard®\ lens coating technology (U.S. Patent numbers 6,906,862, 6,816,310 and 6,542,302) with Leica Camera AG. Leica Cameras AG is a global company manufacturing
Antonio Zoli North America Adds VP of Operations
Antonio Zoli North America has hired hiring of Harry “Chuck” Webb III, as Vice President of Operations. Formerly General Manager of Briley Manufacturing, Webb comes to Zoli with deep knowledge of the industry and gunmaking as well as title of Master Gunsm

Tennis Industry Launches Racket Up, America! Promotion
A new promotion from the tennis industry, “Racket Up, America!”, designed to drive customer awareness of tennis while helping to stimulate retail sales, will offer a once-in-a-lifetime chance for one winner to serve for $1 million and win a trip to the US
Schutt Touts American-Made Helmets
Schutt Sports, Inc. has introduced a new batters helmet called the AiR-5 that the company said continues its tradition of domestic production. The company said it's the only major brand still making helmets in the U.S…
NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
CCRKBA Responds to Poll Suggesting Americans Fear Gun Control
A new Rasmussen poll reveals that 57% of American citizens believe gun sales are up over the past several months because of widespread fears that the government will tighten restrictions on gun ownership, according to a release by the Citizens Committe fo

Schutt Touts American-Made Helmets
Schutt Sports, Inc. recently introduced a new batters helmet, the AiR-5, that continues its tradition of domestic production. The company said it's the only major brand still making helmets in the U.S…
Klip America Names GM
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories has appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1, 2009. Dillman will establish a Mid-West
Klip America Names General Manager
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office an