Scarpa Creates Climbing Category Manager Role
Scarpa North America hired Mark Busby to fill the newly created position of Climbing Category Manager…
Callaway Signs Julien Brun
Callaway Golf reached a staff pro agreement with former college golf phenom, Julien Brun…
Rakuten Acquires Fit.me
Rakuten Inc., the Tokyo-based e-tailing giant, has acquired a 100 percent stake in Fits.me, a London-based technology company that is helping e-tailers personalize the shopping experience…
The North Face Awards Medicines Global Explore Fund Grant
The North Face announced Medicines Global as a winner of the 2015 Explore Fund Grant for Medicines Global Outdoor Youth Ambassador (MGOYA) program 'GET kids MOVING'…
NSGA Commits Support to Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has committed a contribution of $100,000 to the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act lobbying coalition…
Performance Sports Group Q4 Impacted by Currency Woes
In reporting preliminary fourth-quarter results, Performance Sports Group Ltd. (PSG) said foreign exchange (FX) impacted fourth-quarter results by 13 cents a share, resulting in adjusted net income of approximately $8 million, or 17 cents per share…
Zozi Raises $30 Million in Financing
Zozi, a startup that hooks merchants up with those seeking travel experiences using proprietary software, raised $30 million in a new round of financing. The new infusion of capital was led by Pritzker Vlock Ventures and included Richard Branson of the Vi
Lids Foundation Announces Grant Awards for First Half of Year
Lids Foundation announced the recipients of its grant awards for the first half of 2015. The philanthropic support arm of Lids Sports Group, Lids Foundation bolsters nonprofits that promote active and healthy lifestyles as well as leadership…
Confluence Outdoor Rebalances its Boat Business
Confluence Outdoor disclosed last week millions of dollars in investments and divestments it is making this year to shift resources toward the thriving kayak fishing and SUP markets…
Garmin International Inc. Wins Early Round In Navico Patent Litigation
Garmin International Inc.'s DownVü scanning sonar technology does not infringe upon any patented aspect of Navico Holdings AS’s downscan technology, according to an initial determination made by an administrative law judge at the International
L.L.Bean Recruits Staff or Midwest Stores
L.L.Bean has begun recruiting staff to run its first retail location in Kansas and second store in Ohio as well as its first outlet in New York…
RECALL: 1,200 JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
Black Diamond Inc. is recalling about 1,200 avalanche airbag packs because the motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying…
Bass Pro to Open 10th Store in Florida July 29
Bass Pro Shops will open the doors at its tenth store in Florida July 29 in Brandon/Tampa…
Feetures! Supports Run Specialty “Pair Up” Sales Contest
Feetures!, the maker of running socks, is continuing their campaign to support run specialty retailers with their September “Pair Up” sales contest. The promotion will encourage retailers to improve their customers’ in-store experience
Dick’s SG to Open First All-American Sports Center
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its first All-American Sports Center on Thursday, July 23rd in Mobile, AL. The All-American Sports Center features a Dick's Sporting Goods and a Field & Stream store in one location under the same roof.
