Specialized is recruiting fellow bike brands to join a coalition that will coordinate carbon recycling with the aerospace industry. The company also said it had become the first major cycling company to incorporate the Eco Index, a system created by Outdo
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Deuter Hires KNS to Rep in Rockies
Deuter USA has hired KNS Reps for sales representation in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming…
Three Li Ning Executives Exit
Three executives of Li Ning Co. have left the Chinese sports-apparel and footwear maker…
McDavid Hire Sales Manager, Western U.S.
McDavid USA has hired Paul Andre in a new position as sales manager – Western U.S…
Perry Ellis’ Q1 Earnings Jump on 31 Percent Revenue Gain
Perry Ellis reported revenue increased 31 percent in the first quarter to $288.3 million from $220.3 million for the comparable prior year period. Net income increased 37 percent to $15.4 million, or 99 cents a share. The apparel giant increased its fisca
Descente Fiscal Year Profits Jump Despite Flattish Sales Growth
Descente Ltd reported sales for the fiscal year ended March 31 reached ¥75.73 billion ($886 mm), up 0.4 percent from ¥76.02 billion ($819 mm) in the prior fiscal year…
Everlast Signs Boxing Champion to Exclusive Contract
Everlast Worldwide Inc. signed an exclusive, multi year equipment and apparel contract with current WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward…
ANSGear.com Buys Action Village
ANSgear announced that it has acquired ActionVillage.com. Reports last week indicated that the paintball and action sports e-commerce site had shut down and was being auctioned off in order to pay creditors. The purchase price was not disclosed…
Boathouse Sports Partners with USA Sevens
Boathouse Sports, the team uniforms maker, announced its “Full Contact” rugby jersey design contest with USA Sevens…
NSSF Issues Response to NYT Editorial Condemning Traditional Ammo
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) wrote the following response to a recent editorial in the NY Times the NSSF said attacked traditional ammunition…
Yonex Fiscal Year Revenues Flat
Yonex Company Ltd. reported sales of ¥36.69 billion ($429 mm) for the fiscal year ended March 31, down 0.5 percent from ¥36.87 billion ($397 mm) in the prior fiscal year. The Tokyo-based maker of golf, racquet and snow sports gear reported operating incom
Airwalk Pop-Up Store Wins Webby
Airwalk has been named winner of the Experimental & Innovation award in the 15th Annual Webby Awards Mobile & Applications category for its one-day only virtual “pop-up shop” concept…
Skins Establishes U.S. Subsidiary in California
Skins, the Australian compression apparel brand, has established a U.S. subsidiary, Skins North America, to further its commitment to the market and develop a deeper relationship with retailers and consumer groups…
AAA: Travelers to Hike, Bike More, Shop Less over Memorial Day Holiday
Americans will hit the road in as large numbers as last year over the Memorial Day Weekend, but will compensate for higher fuel prices by cutting spending on restaurants, shopping and recreation, and partaking in less expensive activities, including hiki
Ibex Names Mid-Atlantic Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing has named Dave Donahue of Kinetic Representatives as its new Mid-Atlantic sales rep covering New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and Maryland…
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