Hawk Buys a Birdhouse
Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk has acquired all interest in the Birdhouse Skateboards brand from Blitz Distribution, Inc. after an agreement with business partner of 15 years Per Welinder, a former professional skateboarder with Powell Skateboards…
Johnson Outdoors Modifies Credit Agreements
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has entered into a short-term, interim agreement which modifies provisions of the company's existing debt agreements dated Oct. 7, 2005 and Feb. 12, 2008…
Bushnell to Acquire Ultroptic S.A.
Bushnell signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ultroptic S.A of Barcelona, Spain via the Bushnell wholly-owned subsidiary Bushnell Outdoor Products SAS. Ultroptics is currently a Bushnell distributor and handles the full line of Bollé and Serengeti eye
The SportsOneSource Debate: The Election…
Turns out our industry is about as divided as the rest of the country around which Presidential candidate is best qualified to steward our country. Late last week, SportsOneSource queried subscribers asking how the election of John McCain or Barack Obama
Bush Signs Bill Encouraging Bike Commuting
Employers may begin reimbursing employees tax-free for bike commuting costs starting Jan. 1, 2009 under a bill signed by President Bush Oct. 3. After seven years of legislative proposals, the bicycle commuter tax benefit has finally become law. The benefi
Sport-Haley Reports Q4 Sales Down 7%
Sport-Haley, Inc., manufacturer of men's and women's fashion and golf apparel, reported net income of $10,000 for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, or 0 cents per share, as compared with net loss of $515,000, or 23 cents
Foot Locker Sued Over Gift-Card Policy
A New Jersey man sued Foot Locker over the store's gift card policies, charging in court papers that they violate New Jersey's consumer laws. In a lawsuit filed in late August in Middlesex County, Sayreville resident Joseph Vona claims that Foot
Walking Tall
Performance sock sales continue to grow, as do the number of vendors. Supplying consumers with high-quality, performance socks equates to booming retail sales, which, according to industry sources, grew more than 5 percent, topping $5 billion last year. A
Still Running Strong
Will a lagging economy stem the growth of one of America’s most popular sports?
In its annual State of the Sport series, Running USA examines how patterns in corporate, consumer and running behavior have changed over the past decade and what lies ahead f
Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…
Lance Armstrong Enters Boston Marathon
Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France champion, has entered the 2008 Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association announced Jan. 17. Armstrong qualified for the Boston Marathon with a 2:46:43 finish at the 2007 ING New York City Marathon…
Sales Operations Manager — Under Armour
Under Armour invites you to join our elite team as a Sales Operations Manager in our corporate headquarters. In this role you will manage all aspects of Under Armour's sales operations initiatives on a day-to-day strategic, analytical and oper
Sales Manager — The Turtle Fur Group
The Turtle Fur Group a leading cold weather apparel accessory company since 1966 based in Morrisville, Vermont selling under the brands Turtle Fur and Nordic Gear is about to break out of it's shell and seeks self starter with a minimum of 7 y
National Sales Manager — UVEX Sports
UVEX Sports Inc., a leader in sports optics and helmets is seeking a National Sales Manager. Reporting to the president of the company, the successful individual will be responsible for the development of sales programs. The individual should also
Independent Sales Reps – Zoot Sports
Zoot Sports, an industry leader in multisport and performance apparel, is looking for established sales reps in various North American markets. Candidates must have
territory experience in the running and bicycle markets and make frequent visits t
