New Balance Partners with Jose Bautista
New Balance announced the signing of all-star right fielder, Jose Bautista. New Balance will be Bautista's official on-field footwear and on- and off-field athletic footwear and apparel provider…
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
Sunday Hunting ‘One Step Closer’ in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, legislation was introduced in Pennsylvania (HB 1760) to end the ban on Sunday hunting in the Keystone State…
The Clymb Raises $2MM in Series A Funding
The Clymb announced that it closed more than $2 million in Series A funding, led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Walden Venture Capital, and joined by J Allard and individual investors. The start-up said the financing validates its business model of using pr
SRAM Buys Out PE Firm on Way to IPO; First Quarter Net Income Jumps
SRAM, LLC has bought out the private equity firm that invested in the company in 2009, a move that is widely expected to be one of the final steps before SRAM goes public…
Columbia Gets Conviction China Counterfeiters
After years of working with Chinese authorities to enforce its intellectual property rights, Columbia Sportswear reached a milestone last week by not only securing its first conviction of counterfeiters in China, but securing jail terms for them…
Shimano and Pearl Izumi Combine Dealer Support
As part of an ongoing synthesis of their business practices, Shimano and Pearl Izumi have centralized trade ordering, support and communications systems…
ONE Distribution Appoints SVP of Sales
ONE Distribution, which owns the KR3W and SUPRA skate brands, appointed Michelle Smith as senior vice president of sales. She most recently was SVP of sales at DC Shoes…
Garmin Cleared in Section 337 Case
Garmin Ltd. said it was cleared June 24 in a final determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of violating Section 337 of the Tariff Act with respect to Garmin's imported navigation products. An ITC judge had already ruled that G
Hanesbrands Not Overly Concerned On Inflation
Hanebrands Inc., the owner of Hanes, Champion as well as Gear for Sports, said price hikes in apparel are indeed coming, especially in the fourth quarter of this year, largely due to surging cotton prices over the last year…
VF Corp. Sees No Conflict with Timberland Position…
VF Corp. sees no conflict between Timberland’s lingering image as an urban brand via its iconic yellow boot business and its current positioning as a heritage outdoor brand with roots in New England, CFO Bob Shearer told his audience last Tuesday at
NSSF Applauds Introduction of Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Act
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, applauded the introduction of the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Act by Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO)…
Team Flight Brothers to Sponsor Athletic Propulsion Labs
Athletic Propulsion Labs announced a sponsorship agreement with Team Flight Brothers. Known as the world's best dunkers, Team Flight Brothers has been selected as the official team to wear the revolutionary APL basketball shoes with the patent-pendin
Shoebuy.com’s CEO/Founder Resigns
Scott Savitz, CEO of Shoebuy.com, said in an e-mail blast that he is resigning, effective immediately. No reasons were given for the departure by Savitz or the company…
