Golf Rounds Improve in July
Golf rounds played were up 1.6 percent in August 2015 versus August 2014, according to Golf Datatech. The biggest regional gains came in East North Central, climbing 7.3 percent, followed by Mid Atlantic, 2.8 percent…
Newton Running Appoints Joe O’Neil as New CEO
Newton Running has hired athletic footwear industry veteran Joe O’Neil as its new CEO. O’Neil most recently was senior vice president of Quiksilver Inc.-owned footwear brand DC Shoes. He replaces Newton co-founder Jerry Lee as CEO, who will re
BPSA Spearheads Unprecedented Response to Trek Recall
The U.S. bicycle industry launched an historic recall last week of 1.3 million bicycles that use the same type of quick release that led to Trek Bicycle Corporation's voluntarily recall of nearly 1 million bicycles in April…
The North Face Launches First Global Campaign
The North Face, the first brand in VF Corp.'s portfolio to reach $2 billion in annual revenue, unveiled its first global campaign last week in a bid to bolster its brand in 10 markets spanning five continents…
McDavid and Shock Doctor Partner in Australia NBL Sponsorship
McDavid and Shock Doctor formed a partnership with Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) as major sponsors. McDavid will be the league’s “Official Protective Compression Partner” and Shock Doctor will be its “Official
Nike Forced to Hand Over Communications with Lance Armstrong
USA Today reported a federal judge in Portland ordered Nike to turn over some of the records about its business relationship with Lance Armstrong. The court is assessing whether Armstrong must return more than $30 million paid to him by the U.S. Postal Se
Skechers Performance Supports American Cancer Society
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., announced its 2015 partnership with the American Cancer Society to help in the fight to end breast cancer. For the second year in a row, Skechers Performance will launch a month-long marketing progra
GSI Outdoors Names New UK Distributor
GSI Outdoors has signed a new distribution agreement covering the United Kingdom with Lyon Equipment Ltd. Effective Jan. 1, Lyon will sell, market and support GSI Outdoors outdoor cookware, tableware and accessories…
USA Cycling Drafting Guide for Cyclo-cross Promoters
USA Cycling has selected renowned New England landscape architect Josh Burgel to develop a technical guide for cyclo-cross promoters working in public parks…
STX Signs Three-Time National Champion Duke
STX, LLC has signed a multi-year agreement with Duke University to be the official equipment supplier of the men’s lacrosse program…
Ralph Lauren Names Old Navy Exec CEO
Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that Stefan Larsson, who most recently ran Old Navy, has been named chief executive officer. Larsson will report to Ralph Lauren, who will continue to actively drive the company’s vision and strategy as executive c
Gander Mountain Sets Georgia Opening
Gander Mountain set grand opening events for its new store in Snellville, GA…
LWCF Set to Expire at Midnight
Outdoor Industry Association urged its members to lobby Congress to renew the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which is expected to expire at midnight Wednesday (Sept. 30), because its lapse will cut off access to millions of dollars in funding fo
Sigma Selected as Supplier by The Bike Cooperative
Sigma, the maker of computers, lighting and other electronics for bicycles, has joined The Bike Cooperative as a supplier partner of the retailer-owned co-op…
Puma Appoints General Manager Accessories and Licensing
Puma has appointed Daniela Molin to general manager accessories and licensing. She will take over this role from Philippe Le-Bretton, who will take on the position of general manager Puma Southeast Asia…
