In a mega-media blitz that featured a host of its biggest football stars, Nike Inc. April 3 unveiled its National Football League uniforms under its new five-year licensing deal. The uniforms will be available to consumers at the end of April. The company
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Reebok Defends Itself in Nike/Tebow Suit
In answer to Nike's lawsuit against it for sales of Tim Tebow/New York Jets merchandise, Reebok claimed in court that it had the right under an agreement with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the players' union, to use names and numbers of p
Slumberjack Now Available in Canada
American Rec has begun distributing its Slumberjack brand in Canada through its Canadian Rec subsidiary…
Schoeller Textil’s New CEO Takes the Reins
Schoeller Textil AG said its acting COO Siegfried Winkelbeiner took the reins as CEO this month, replacing Hans-Jürgen Hübner, who is taking on a new role after 48 years with the Swiss fabric and technology company…
Infiniti Golf Reaches Distribution Agreement with Golfsmith Europe
An agreement with Golfsmith Europe has been reached to distribute Infiniti Golf clubs throughout their professional clubmakers network in Europe and the United Kingdom. Sales will begin imminently with Infiniti Golf’s complete line of custom irons,
Puma North America Announces New Appointments
Puma announced new appointments within its North American headquarters. Philippe Gautier, who joined Puma in 2009 as chief financial officer, has been appointed chief operation officer of Puma North America. Tara McRae, former vice president of marketing,
Sporting Goods Retailers Vie in NRF’s “This is Retail” Video Contest
Two sporting goods retailers were among the 20 finalists of the National Retail Federation's “This is Retail” video contest. Beginning April 3, anyone can cast a vote for their favorite videos through NRF’s Retail Means Jobs website
Reuters: Helly Hansen Bids Due Next Week
Helly Hansen’s parent company will begin accepting bids next week for the outdoor apparel brand from retailers and outdoor brands, according to a report by Reuters…
Ride on Washington Raises Nearly $100,000 for Bikes Belong Foundation
A “Ride on Washington” by more than 100 bicyclists raised nearly $100,000 for the Bikes Belong Foundation, which advocates for awareness around the health and environmental benefits of bicycling…
Edwin Watts Golf Acquires Uinta Golf’s 5 Stores in Utah
On the heels of opening its first-ever store in Iowa, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC announced the acquisition of Uinta Golf's five stores in Utah, further expanding the company’s national footprint towards the west. As part of the acquisition, th
Merrell Renews Outdoor Nation Sponsorship
Merrell renewed its commitment as a lead partner of Outdoor Nation, a youth mobilization campaign that was launched in 2009 by The Outdoor Foundation and is expected to draw more than 1,000 Millennials to 11 U.S. cities this summer for summits where they
Lifetime Products Introduces $299 Sit-inside Kayak
Lifetime Products Inc. of Clearfield, Utah, purports to be one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., introduced its first sit-inside kayak and said it will go on sales this month at Sports Authority for $299…
Senate Passes 90-day Extension of Transportation Bill
The U.S. Senate followed the House of Representatives' lead and passed a 90-day extension to the nation's multi-year surface transportation bill, preserving for now federal funding for a variety of bicycle and pedestrian trail projects…
Filson Hires Director of Sales for Lifestyle Line
Filson will be expanding efforts behind its lifestyle collections with the appointment of Jonathan Bergman as director of sales. Bergman will report directly to Filson’s National Sales Manager Dan Drust, focusing expansion of Filson Black, the brand
McRae Industries Sales Dip
McRae Industries, Inc. reported net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 of $19.9 million as compared to $21.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 amounted to $1.37 million, or 63 cen
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