Easton-Bell Promotes Steve Bigelow to President, Action Sports
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. announced that Steve Bigelow has been named president – Action Sports, effective immediately. The company's Action Sports business unit located in Scotts Valley, CA, includes the Giro, Bell, Blackburn and Easton Cycling Brand
American Smooth Wave Acquires Shoe Brand Ailibao
American Smoothwave Ventures, Inc., based in Palm Desert, CA, has acquired Ailibao International Investment Limited, a British Virgin Islands company. Through its PRC subsidiaries and controlled companies, Ailibao International Investment Limited designs
SUFFER Receives Upgrade from OTCMarkets
SUFFER, the MMA apparel and gear maker, received notice from OTCMarkets that the company's reporting status was going to be upgraded to “current information.”…
Survey: One in Four British Kids Don’t Play Outside
One in four British youngsters never play outside and TV and cinema have become the most popular activity for five to 16-year-olds, followed by video gaming and going online, according to a new U.K. study…
Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne Dies at 96
Jack LaLanne, so-called “godfather of fitness,” died Sunday of respiratory failure due to pneumonia at his home in Morro Bay, CA, according to reports. He was 96. LaLanne opened the first of his many exercise studios in 1936, focusing on weight-training a
EMS Announces New Store in Manhattan
Eastern Mountain Sports announced it will open a new store on the Upper West Side of Manhattan this fall at 76th and Broadway…
Patagonia, Life Is Good and North Face Win Social Media Awards
Outdoor USA Magazine, the outdoor industry's paper trade periodical, presented The 2010 Social Media Awards, recognizing the outdoor brands that have harnessed the power of social networking. This year's winners are: Facebook's Most Liked:
Sea to Summit Names Southeast Agency
Sea to Summit has named Elliott Hardin of Hardin Outdoors to serve as their independent sales representative in the Southeast region. The announcement bolsters Sea to Summitfs commitment to provide the highest level of sales support to the retailers in t
20th Annual Polartec Challenge Grant Recipients Announced
Polartec announced the recipients of its 20th annual Polartec Challenge Grant. Four separate expeditions will receive funding and support from Polartec to 2011: a solo climbing exploration in the remote northern Russian Arctic, a first-time circumnavigati
NRF: Store Expansion High on Agenda for 2011
Retailers in 2011 will be intent on actively growing their businesses and improving customer insight capabilities, in addition to continuing efforts begun during the economic downturn to stabilize operating costs and focus on financial discipline, accordi
Flagship’ Sports Authority Coming to Orland Hills, IL
The Sports Authority plans to open a 56,000 square-foot in August to open in Orland Hills, IL, representing its largest store in the U.S…
Bushnell Establishes The Bill McRae Annual Lifetime Achievement Award
Bushnell has established an annual award for members of the media to recognize excellence in optical journalism. The award will bear the name of long time outdoor writer Bill McRae, who is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable optics writers in
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Climb 15% in 2010 Fiscal Year
Yue Yuen, the Chinese footwear manufacturer, reported sales rose 15.4% in its fiscal year ended Sept. 30, to U.S. $5.79 billion while net profits increased by 3.2% to $479.5 million. In the U.S., revenues climbed 11.4%…
Study: Only a Fifth of Canadians Getting Enough Exercise
According to a Statistics Canada study, fewer than two out of every 10 Canadians are meeting the most up-to-date guidelines for physical activity…
Teva Announces Kokanee Crankworx Sponsorship and Freeride Team
To complement its new freeride shoes, the Links and the Pinner, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, introduced its first freeride mountain bike team, as well as its inaugural sponsorship of the Kokanee Crankworx mountain bike festival in Whis
