U.S. Bike Imports Return to Pre-Recession Levels
U.S. imports of core market 20-inch wheel and larger bicycles in 2012 returned to the pre-recession level of 13 million units generating $1.4 billion in cost, or FOB value, according to the Gluskin Townley Group…
Burton Founder Cites Record January Sales to Argue Sport Is Alive and Well
Burton Snowboards Founder Jake Burton is speaking out on the future of snowboarding following a negative article in The New York Times and other media. While Burton is a private company that usually does not release financial information, Burton noted tha
Pro Feet Founder Receives Duke Energy Award
Russell Wilson, founder of Pro Feet, was awarded the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award at the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on Jan. 24…
Salewa North America Names Communications Manager
Salewa North America, which sells, distributes, and services Dynafit, Pomoca, and Salewa, has hired Eric Henderson as communications manager, where he will oversee media outreach, social media efforts, online marketing, athletes and core related events…
Foot Locker to Ramp Up Capital Spending in 2013
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its the board of directors approved a $220 million capital expenditure program for 2013, a significant increase over the approximately $163 million spent in 2012. The company plans to invest in its many growth opportunitie
Illinois Acquires 547 Acres for Outdoor Recreation
Governor Pat Quinn announced acquisition of 547 acres of public land in four Illinois counties to boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The $2.8 million in land purchases includes 410 acres in Pike County, whic
Umbro Off to Strong Start for Iconix Group
On its fourth-quarter conference call, Iconix Brand Group indicated it’s marking a quick transition period for Umbro, the soccer brand acquired from Nike Inc. in December…
NOCSAE Licensees Again Allowed to Attend Standards Session
During the recently held National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) Winter Board Meeting, the board agreed to allow NOCSAE licensees to once again attend the standards portion of the closed NOCSAE board meeting. Historically
Portland Startup Accelerator Program Accepting Applications
The Portland Development Commission began accepting applications on Feb. 14 for Startup PDX: Challenge, a new initiative to connect startups to all Portland has to offer. Sporting goods startups are encouarged to apply…
Skechers Distribution Center Certified as Largest LEED Gold Building in the U.S.
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its North American distribution center in Rancho Belago, CA has been officially certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Designed and built by developer Highland Fairview to the highest environmental standa
U.S. Committee Formed to Save Olympic Wrestling
A committee of highly-respected leaders within the American wrestling community has been formed, whose mission is to insure that wrestling remains as a core sport of the Olympic Games. The group is called the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wres
Kokatat Outfits Second Ikkatsu Project Expedition
In June 2013, Kokatat-supported team Ken Campbell and Steve Weileman will embark on the next phase of the Ikkatsu Project to the volcanic island of Augustine in south-central Alaska. Campbell and Weileman will complete systematic beach surveys in an effor
U.S. Postal Service Grants License for ‘Rain, Heat and Snow’ Apparel line
The U.S. Postal Service plans to launch a line of Rain Heat & Snow-branded outdoor apparel and accessories under a licensing agreement with a Clevland-based company…
USA Triathlon Names Four New Board Members
USA Triathlon announced that Barrett Brandon, Susan Haag, Jacqueline McCook and Michael Wien have been named to the organization’s 12-member Board of Directors and recently began their terms of service…
OIA Releases State-by-State Economic Impact Study
In its quest for respect on Capitol Hill and state houses across the country, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released last week reports estimating the economic impact of outdoor recreation in all 50 states…
