U.S. Golf Rounds Rebound in April
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the US were up 10.5% April 2010 compared to April 2009 but still down 3.0% on a YTD basis. Public access play was up 11.6% for the month and private course activity was up 6.9%…
Child and Nature Movement Coalesces Under O.A.K. Banner
As First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the Let’s Move OUTSIDE initiative today in Las Vegas, expanding her campaign to solve childhood obesity, a broad coalition representing the business and non-profit communities announced a national strategic part
Highgear Supports Big City Mountaineers
Highgear said that for every new fan on Facebook, it will donate $1 to Big City Mountaineers (BCM) outdoor program for under-resourced urban teens up to a total of $2,000…
Golfsmith Launches New Club Giveaway Program
Just months after Phil Mickelson's Masters win resulted in Golfsmith giving away a $1 million in golf clubs, Golfsmith said it is teaming up with TaylorMade and a trio of golfers, Retief Goosen, Sergio Garcia and Sean O'Hair with a new national
Skullcandy’s Jeff Kearl Joins SDSI Board
Skullcandy's Chairman Jeff Kearl joined the CONNECT San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) board of directors.
NSGA: Hockey and Yoga Top Participation Growth in 2009
Hockey and yoga were the two fastest growing sports in terms of participation last year, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Participation in hockey grew 60.0% while participation in yoga, which grew 21.9% in 2008, grew 20.9%. Par
Dorel Industries Hires VP to Head up IBD Efforts in Asia Pacific
Dorel Industries Inc. has named Mario Stein as VP of its newly launched Cycling Sports Group (CSG) Asia Pacific. Based in Osaka, Japan, Stein will be in charge of signing up dealers for CSG brands, including Cannondale, across Asia Pacific, including Japa
Teva Commits $100,000 for Gulf Clean-Up
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., plans to raise awareness and assist in the Gulf Of Mexico clean-up through a commitment of $100,000 through long-term partner, Waterkeeper Alliance…
Zumiez May Comps Surge 12.1%
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010 increased 12.1% to $26.3 million, compared to $23.5 million for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009…
SCARPA Named Footwear Sponsor of Exum Mountain Guides
In 2010 and moving forward, SCARPA will become the official footwear sponsor of one of North America's well-known mountain guide services, Exum Mountain Guides…
Reebok-CCM Hockey Extends Agreement with American Hockey League
Reebok-CCM Hockey signed a two-year extension of their original multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will continue to serve as the foundation for the American Hockey League's marketing, licensing and on-ice branding strategies through th
Performance Bicycle to Open Three Locations in June
Performance Bicycle, already the nation’s largest specialty bicycle retailer, will open three more stores in June. The additions will expand the chain to 90 stores…
Everlast Launches Faceback Campaign
Everlast has launched its philanthropic social movement campaign “What Do You Fight For?”. For each contest entry received, Everlast is donating $1 to the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation…
Collective Brands’ Earnings Jump 43% in Q1
Collective Brands, Inc. reported earnings climbed 42.6% in the first quarter, to $54.2 million, or 83 cents per diluted share, compared to $38.0 million, or 59 cents, in the first quarter of 2009. Sales increased 1.8% to $878.8 million. This was driven by
Beretta Hires Senior Military Advisor
Beretta U.S.A. has hired David L. Grange (BG USA Ret.) to serve as its Senior Military Advisor. Grange served 30 years in the U.S. Army, with his final position being Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division…
