SGMA: Fitness Equipment Sales Curtailed by Economy
For the first time in 20 years, overall sales in the fitness equipment industry took a ‘hit,’ but it was not due to any lack of interest in the fitness/exercise category. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA
ASA: Obama Ignores Sportfishing Industry in Management Policies
A sweeping oceans and Great Lakes management policy document proposed by the Obama Administration will have a significant impact on the sportfishing industry, America's saltwater anglers and the nation's coastal communities, according to release
Dorel to Ramp Up its Apparel Division
Dorel Industries Inc. announced a series of initiatives to rapidly expand its Performance Apparel Division within the company's Recreational/Leisure segment. The newly named Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) will incorporate SUGOI Performance Apparel as w
EPA Announces Research Strategy to Study Nanomaterials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the Nanomaterial Research Strategy (Strategy), which EPA describes as its new research strategy to understand better how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the
Amer Sports Supports Youth Development in Africa
For the past three years, Amer Sports has supported the development of school sports in Tanzania through the Finnish non-governmental organization LiiKe ry (Sports Development Aid). LiiKe trains teachers to be physical education instructors and organizes
Talking Growth at Thomas Weisel’s Consumer Growth Conference
At the Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference, executives began talking about ways to find growth for a change. While many cautioned that the market is not out of the woods yet and inventory and expense controls were in place, the execs appeared to agree that
Obituary: Mike Doyle
Robert M. “Mike” Doyle, a regional vice president of Golf Galaxy, passed away Monday. He was 54 years old. Doyle, who was with Golf Galaxy for the last five years, has also worked at Herman's, Modell's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Sneaker
Remington Acquires Advanced Armament Corp.
Remington Arms Company, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Advanced Armament Corp. (AAC) The transaction closed on Oct.2, 2009…
EMS Relaunches Website
Eastern Mountain Sports has re-launched its e-commerce website, ems.com. The completely redesigned web site will make it easier for customers to find products. Improvements include enhanced search and navigation, robust product photos, new payment options
Ocean/Necky Kayak Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Ocean Kayak and Necky Kayaks will both donate one percent of gross sales from their women’s specific kayaks to the Breast Cancer Fund for research and prevention of this deadly disease during October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
Heelys’ New CEO Elected to Board
Heelys Inc. said it has elected current CEO and President Thomas Hansen to its board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Timberland Partners with Fugee’s Wyclef Jean
The Timberland Co. has partnered with Wyclef Jean, musician and reputed social activist, to launch a multi-tier global marketing initiative in line with its ongoing social activism program, Earthkeepers…
Nike Extends Nike+ Technology to Soccer
Nike, Inc. unveiled what it described as “a unique digital coaching experience” called Nike Soccer+, launched alongside the new CTR360 Maestri boot.A unique user-code that comes with every pair of the boots allows access to exclusive training content from
Modell’s Revises Logo in Rebranding Effort, Opening New Prototype in Pelham, NY
Modell's Sporting Goods is revising its logo as part of a new rebranding effort It also is opening up a new prototype store in Pelham, N.Y. as part of its “Rebirth” initiative…
Interbike’s Overall Attendance Down Slightly, Store Attendees Up
According to preliminary figures, total attendance at the just-concluded Interbike trade show reached more than 22,500, slightly down due to fewer exhibitor personnel. But the number of unique stores represented increased to more than 4,000 and the number
