Pronto Launches Seattle Bike Share Program
Pronto Cycle Share launched Seattle's first-ever bike share program Monday with support from REI and other corporate sponsors and bike dealers. Pronto is offering 500 bikes at 50 stations spread across neighborhoods through out the city…
Finish Line Bolsters Customer Loyalty with New App
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the launch of its new mobile app aimed at providing services and conveniences that reward Winners Circle loyalty program customers with points and loyalty perks…
Charles River Apparel Sponsors Community Rowing at 50th Head of the Charles Regatta
Charles River Apparel, the manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, signed on as the premier outfitter for several community rowing teams and events at the 50th Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 18 -19 in Boston, MA…
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Roxane Divol to Board of Directors
Wolverine Worldwide appointed Roxane Divol to the company's Board of Directors. Divol, 42, is the senior vice president of Alliances for Symantec Corporation, one of the world's largest software companies…
CODI Acquires Maker of Sterno Fuel Tins
Compass Diversified Holdings acquired the maker of Sterno fuel canisters Oct. 10 in its first acquisition of a consumer brand since divesting control of Fox Holding Corp. earlier this year. While Candle Lamp Company, LLC. derives most it sales from the fo
Brooks Runner Amy Hastings Finishes First for the U.S. at the Chicago Marathon
Brooks Runner Amy Hastings dominated the U.S. field at the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon this morning by finishing fifth in a stacked race, exactly matching her personal record of 2 hours, 27 minutes and 3 seconds…
REI Upgrades Mobile Apps
REI has launched improved versions of its iPad shopping app and REI Snow Report mobile app that allows users to set up customized alerts to find the best snow conditions…
Life Time and Ironman Collaborate to Promote Triathlon
Life Time has become an official sponsor of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 U.S. series and will expand its endurance coaching and training programs to Ironman athletes at all 112 of its fitness centers in the United States and Canada in bid to promote the
GoPro Stock Price Falls on News Schumacher Wore its Helmet Cam in 2013 Ski Accident
GoPro's stock price fell nearly 10 percent Monday after a sports commentator said F1 Champion Michael Shumacher was wearing one of the company's helmet cameras when his ski helmet cracked open on impact during a fall that left him with severe he
NSSF Poll Sheds Light On American Attitudes on Gun Violence
More than eight out of ten Americans say that the misuse of guns in violent crimes is a matter for the criminal justice system, not a public health issue…
Scovill Fasteners to be Acquired by Morito of Japan
The Gores Group has agreed to sell Scovill Fasteners to Morito, a leading global supplier of apparel fasteners, components for automobiles and cameras and other niche manufactured products…
EB Brands Announces New Management for Corporate Finance and Its Fitness Division
EB Brands Holdings Inc. has hired a corporate CFO and a senior vice president of sales for its fitness division, which specializes in making accessories under the Bally, Everlast, Valeo and Sportline brands…
Climbing Organizations Acquire Unaweep Canyon Sites
Western Colorado Climbers’ Coalition (WCCC) and the Access Fund have purchased two major cliffs in Unaweep Canyon that secure permanent public access…
Lids Sports Group Acquires Jersey City Canada
Lids Sports Group has acquired Jersey City Canada, a licensed sports apparel, headwear and novelty company operating 28 retail stores across four Canadian Provinces. In addition, the acquisition includes 9 headwear only CAPZ stores, and 2 websites operat
Zumiez’s September Comps Run up 6.6 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported September sales increased 12.5 percent to $66.3 million with comps jumped 6.6 percent. In September 2013, comps decreased 0.6 percent…
