Confluence Acquires Boardworks
Confluence Outdoor made a big – albeit expected – splash in the paddlesports industry Monday by announcing it had acquired SUP and surf board maker Boardworks of Carlsbad, CA. In addition to manufacturing and distributing boards and accessories under its
Puma and United Legwear and Apparel Co. Form New Kids Apparel Joint Venture
Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. LLC (ULAC) are entering into a joint venture in North America for the production, sales, marketing, and distribution of Puma children's apparel from infant through boys' size 20 and girls' size 16. The
The Bike Cooperative Grows West Coast Membership
The Bike Cooperative added 15 independent bicycle dealers to its membership in the back half of the year, including eight from the West Coast…
Andy Murray Signs Sponsorship Deal with Under Armour
Under Armour has signed British tennis champion Andy Murray as its brand ambassador in a four-year deal. The deal, confirmed on the Andy Murray blog this morning, will see the 2013 Wimbledon champion wear sports apparel, footwear, and accessories from the
Jack Wolfskin Reaches Agreement to Buy Out Chinese Distributor
Jack Wolfskin has reached an agreement to buy out its Chinese distributor and licensee over the next three years to clear the way for a new subsidiary it will establish in the People's Republic of China, or PRC…
Activators to Help Raleigh and Lapierre Dealers Sell E-bikes
Accell North America's Electric Bike Competence Center (EBCC-NA) has assigned two employees to help Raleigh and Lapierre dealers improve sell through of e-bikes introduced to the U.S. market this fall…
BioLite to Debut First Lighting Product at CES
BioLite LLC will debut the its first lighting product at the Consumer Electronics Show next month in Las Vegas…
Tubbs Snowshoes Bolsters Partnership with Nonprofit Splore
Tubbs Snowshoes has agreed to supply snowshoes to the non-profit Splore for the next five years in an effort to continue empowering individuals who may otherwise have trouble experiencing winter activities…
Veldome Shelters Picks up Bike Fixation Stands
Velodome Shelters, a Clifton, NJ manufacturer of bicycle parking shelters and bike racks has begun distributing a line of public bike repair products for the manufacturer, Bike Fixtation of Minneapolis, including the company's new Deluxe Public Work
Winter Trails Events Schedule Released for Anchor Sites
Snowsports Industries America released details surrounding the 2015 Winter Trails events – including educational workshops, animal tracking and a variety of fun activities – at its five anchor site locations…
Altamont Capital Invests in Hybrid Apparel
Altamont Capital Partners has partnered with existing shareholders to lead a strategic investment in Hybrid Apparel (Hybrid), a leading supplier of branded, licensed and private label apparel. Current shareholders, including Hybrid Founder and CEO Jarrod
New Balance Sues Converse Over Trademark Rights
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Converse Inc. in a apparent bid to protect its PF Flyers designs. The lawsuit noted that Converse in mid-October went to the International Trade Commission seeking to assert trademarks on classic
Bob Hurley to Headline Agenda Emerge Conference Next Month
Hurley Founder Bob Hurley will headline a list of iconic creative directors, industry leaders and entrepreneurs in the youth marketplace at Agenda Emerge, which will be held on the last day of the Agenda Long Beach Show…
Consumer Spending Helped Push Q3 GDP Growth to 5.0 Percent
The economy grew at its fastest rate in 11 years in the third quarter, according to a third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) that showed consumer spending increased more than thought and sent the prices of many U.S. consumer stoc
Timex Partners with U.S. Olympians Leo Manzano and Molly Huddle
Timex named elite U.S. distance runners Leo Manzano and Molly Huddle as its newest athlete ambassadors…
