In only the second year, officials with the Dodge Tour de Georgia project a $20 to $30 million boost to the Georgia economy. The value provided to its charitable beneficiary, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, is expected to surpass $2.5 million, doubling the
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SIA.05 Sells Out in Record Time
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has reported that the SIA.05 SnowSports Show is officially sold out. Over 321,000 square feet has been sold with over 360 exhibitors on tap to showcase more than 750 brands. SIA has already secured space contracts from
LiquidGolf Executes LOI with Youngor Golf
LiquidGolf Holding Corporation has executed a Letter of Intent to develop the golf equipment and apparel strategy for Youngor Group's 160 retail stores in China, and the distribution of Youngor Golf products in North America, Europe and South America
Ski Resorts Team-Up to Stop Global Warming
This is a great ski season, and the people who run America’s ski areas want to see many more just like it. That’s why they are teaming up with a top conservation group for Keep Winter Cool, an innovative campaign to fight global warming. Dozens of resorts
Footstar Pulls the Plug on Footaction; Neville Out…
Footstar started the process of dismantling the Footaction business for good last week, announcing Thursday that it would sell off the remaining 353-store athletic footwear chain and then announced Friday that Shawn Neville, the former Reebok North Americ
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation Adds Members to Board
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation announced Thursday the addition of seven new members to its Board of Trustees. The new Trustees are John Bloomberg, Craig T. Brown, Kenneth Gart, Bing Gordon, Scot Jarvis, Dennis Keller and Daniel E. Waters. This
NRF: Easter Spending on the Rise
Easter is officially on its way and consumers are ready to spend more than last year, according to the NRF 2004 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for NRF. The surevey found that 75.6% of Americans plan to celebrate E
Clif Bar CEO Wins Green Cross Millennium Award
Clif Bar Inc. Owner and CEO Gary Erickson is Global Green USA's recipient of the 2004 Green Cross Millennium Award for Corporate Environmental Leadership, recognizing his company's efforts to use renewable energy, eco-friendly packaging and orga
Bikes Belong Executive Director Retires
Richard Olken, Executive Director of the Bikes Belong Coalition for the past five years, officially announced his retirement from the organization. Olken will work closely with the Coalition to assure continuity in its current programs during the search f
Next, Inc. Launches New Active Outdoor Line
Next, Inc. has added American Wildlife USA.com to feature the company's newest specialty line of apparel aimed at people who “enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle”…
Black Diamond Sponsors AMGA Scholarship
Black Diamond Equipment has increased its support of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), and will now offer an annual scholarship for guides wishing to take an AMGA course or exam…
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers Opens First Location In Philly
Cadence Performance Cycling Centers, home to the nation's first expansion of the renowned Carmichael Training Systems, will open its first Center in April at 4323 Main St. in Manayunk, not far from cycle racing's legendary Manayunk Wall…
Asics Renews Gardner Endorsement Deal
ASICS has renewed a multi-year endorsement deal with 2000 Olympic Greco-Roman Wrestling gold medalist Rulon Gardner. The Afton, Wyoming native will endorse ASICS footwear, apparel, and accessories and first became a member of ASICS Wrestling Advisory Staf
Petzl and UOL Raise $10,000 for Recreation Protection
Petzl, in partnership with Utah Open Lands, recently raised $10,000 in funding for land protection and preservation in Utah's Grand County. Petzl sponsored a special screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Moab in an effort to raise awarenes
Nike Posts a $500 Million Sales Increase in Q3…
Nike is starting to see the planets align for continued growth in sales and earnings going forward as they whittle away at the cost of goods and the market reports improvement in sales of $100+ footwear. The market shift — aided by tighter inventories t