Timberland Introduces Recyclable Boot
The Timberland Co. said it launched its first footwear line designed to be disassembled and recycled, rather than discarded, at the end of its life. The Earthkeepers 2.0 boot collection is made of 80% recyclable or reusable materials that represent a 15%
Nike Launches Cancer Survivors Campaign
Nike launched an integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong, world-class athletes, celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action to join the global fight against cancer. The campaign, “It's About You,” includes a TV commercia
Adrenalina Takeover Attempt of West 49 Looks to be Dead
At its annual meeting, West 49 Inc. said a takeover attempt by Adrenalina Inc. appears to be dead after the potential buyer stopped negotiations. Sam Baio, CEO of the Canadian action sports chain, said he hasn't heard from Adrenalina since the initia
Paddlesports Vendors Look for New Selling Solutions
The shift in the timing of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to earlier July dates this year, coupled with the current economic conditions, has apparently caused many specialty paddlesports retailers to forgo attendance of the show this summer…
Schuylkill Valley Sports Opens Store in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Schuylkill Valley Sports has opened its new Wilkes-Barre
location in the Wyoming Valley Mall. The sporting
goods retailer and team athletic dealer now has
18 stores serving eastern and central Pennsylvania…
Ripken Baseball and Rawlings Partner on Training Products
Rawlings has partnered with Ripken Baseball to create a new line of training products for youth baseball players. Rawlings’ new “Five Tool” training products will include hurdles, pop-up nets and tees to be used for baseball tournaments and camps at the R
Fire Destroys Adidas Factory in India
An Adidas factory in Gurgaon, India was gutted in a fire on Tuesday, according to www.thaindian.com. There were no casualties…
Smith and Wesson Buys Universal Safety Response
Smith & Wesson Holdings Corp said it would buy privately held Universal Safety Response Inc (USR) in a cash and stock deal, for up to $26.2 million to enter the rapidly growing perimeter security market…
President Obama to Create New Office of Youth Sport
President Barack Obama is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic, and Youth Sport. The office will promote the values of the Olympic movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics…
H2O Audio Partners with Michael Phelps
H2O Audio, the maker of waterproof headphones and accessories, has formed a multi-year partnership with 16-time Olympic medalist and 17-time World Champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Phelps will collaborate on product development and marketing initiatives…
OIWC to Promote Women’s Designers at Summer Market
OIWC is launching a new program at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market designed to promote women's products while highlighting the women's designers. OIWC will provide custom hangtags that help tell the story and they will produce a printed Lookbook
Billabong Raises $232mm in Capital
Billabong International Ltd said it has raised Australia $291 million (U.S. $231.7mm) from institutions and retail investors in a rights issue. The oversubscribed retail rights issue raised $61 million ($48.6mm), and the company raised around $230 million
Under Armour’s Footwear SVP Raphael Peck Resigns
Raphael Peck has resigned as SVP of footwear at Under Armour to pursue other opportunities. Adam Peake, VP of sales at the company, will serve as interim executive in charge of footwear while a search for a permanent successor continues…
IHRSA Survey: Health and Sports Clubs Show Q1 Weakness
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) said its survey of 18 leading U.S. health and sports club companies showed decreases in total sales, membership revenue, and non-dues revenue from first quarter of 2008 to first quarter
Cloudy Business Outlook Lingers for Industry
While some indicators are offering some hope that the economy's slump is bottoming out and a recovery is around the corner, many participants in the sporting goods industry aren't yet buying it. Sports Executive Weekly explored the industry'
