BSN Acquires Alabama’s Olympia Sporting Goods

BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, has completed the acquisition of Olympia Sporting Goods Inc. of Montgomery, AL. Olympia, family owned and operated since 1973, is a

Billabong Appoints Global General Manager, RVCA

Billabong announced the appointment of Bill Bettencourt to the role of global general manager, RVCA. Reporting to Neil CEO Neil Fiske, Bill Bettencourt is returning to the Action Sports industry after a four year stint with Sperry Top Sider…

SSL Secures Lower Credit Card Rates for Members

Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has partnered with CCA Sports Retail Services (CCA) to offer its members thousands of dollars in annual savings through CCA’s low rates on credit card processing and consumer financing, discounts on Grainger supplies an

Eddie Bauer to Launch Footwear Collection

After 94 years of focusing on outerwear, apparel and gear, Eddie Bauer is expanding into footwear. Set to debut in fall 2014, the new Eddie Bauer footwear collection launches with six men's and seven women's styles. All styles feature ergonomic,

Spy Inc. Shows Modest Q1 Sales Gain

Spy Inc. reported consolidated Spy sales increased by 2 percent to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $9.0 million during the same period in 2013. Sales included slightly lower closeout sales…

Junk Food Opens Flagship in California

Delta Apparel, Inc. announced the opening of the flagship Junk Food retail store in Venice, CA. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the 2,700 square foot retail store opened its doors on renowned Abbot Kinney Boulevard…

Adidas Exploring Sale of Rockport

Adidas is considering offers for its Rockport comfort shoe brand, Chief Executive Herbert Hainer said Tuesday on the company's first quarter conference call…

Cyclists of the World Unite – No Really!

Representatives of the European Cyclists' Federation have thrown their support behind an initiative to create a World Cycling Alliance (WCA), a worldwide network of non-governmental organisations that will advocate for cycling before international in

Gore-Tex Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball

W.L. Gore & Associates and the Gore-Tex brand of products, have signed on as platinum level partners of the Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, held at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The Ball, in its second year, is emerging as the outdoor ind

Skateboard Community Raised $93K at Skate for a Cause

On May 3rd, 50 pro and am skateboarders, a dozen sponsors and more than 2,000 fans joined Ryan Sheckler in Lake Forest for the Sheckler Foundation's Skate for a Cause event, presented by etnies. Skateboarders in attendance included: Jamie Thomas, Sea