Citing defective forks, Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA has issued a voluntary recall on 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets, sold through authorized bicycle specialty stores nationwide from July 2009 through May 2010…
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Rock Creek Acquires Delong Brand
In a recent acquisition, Rock Creek Athletics has acquired the varsity award jacket business assets from Daden Group, including the DeLong brand…
Suunto USA Names VP and Business Director
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas named Nora Stowell as vice president and business director of Suunto U.S.A…
Spyder Announces New Denver Showroom
Spyder Active Sports Inc. announces the development of its new North American showroom located in the 621 Building on Kalamath Street in downtown Denver…
Brooks-Range Hires Northwest and Midwest Sales Reps
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of high-quality backcountry and mountaineering equipment, added two additional sales reps in the Northwest and Midwest regions…
Fitness Quest Partners with Perfect Fitness
Fitness Quest formed a partnership with Perfect Fitness. Under the terms of the partnership, product development and creative teams at Perfect Fitness will continue to design innovative fitness products and supporting promotional programs like the success
AboutGolf Names CEO
AboutGolf, the developer of indoor golf simulator technology, hired high-technology industry veteran Robert R. Ryan as its new Chairman/CEO…
Sportfishing Community Applauds Fisheries Management Legislation
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses praised new legislation designed to safeguard the strong conservation standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) while
Golf Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition Wins Convictions in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports that on June 10, 2010, the Beijing Hadian District Court found five individuals guilty of the crime of attempting to sell counterfeit golf equipment. The court sentenced the five counte
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
Interbike to Host Four Lounges on Show Floor
Interbike is hosting four lounges on the show floor of its International Bicycle Expo 2010. The indoor portion of the bike industry’s weeklong event will be held September 22-24, 2010 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, and preceded by the
Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
New Balance Opens Retail Store in Pentagon
New Balance announced the opening of a retail store in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 14, 2010…
Sports Authority Selects Allurent to Boost Ecommerce
Sports Authority has selected Allurent on Demand to add interactive shopping experiences to their core ecommerce website (www.SportsAuthority.com) and other related brand sites…
Champion Launches Athletes’ Creed Campaign
Champion Athleticwear, the National Alliance for Youth Sports and a council of key sports industry leaders are launching an effort to create an Athletes' Creed, a belief system designed to inspire players of all levels to reclaim the pure enjoyment o
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