Amtrak expanded availability of roll-on/roll-off bike service along the Capitol Limited line that runs between Chicago and Washington D.C. effective September 14…
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Confluence Outdoor Reshuffles U.S. Sales Leadership
Confluence Outdoor said Canadian Field Sales Director Kevin Henderson has assumed leadership for its sales operations in the western U.S. as part of a plan to accelerate growth of its independent specialty business…
Leki Signs Top Ski Racer
Leki inked an athlete sponsorship agreement with two-time Olympic Medalist and five-time World Cup Champion Ted Ligety to last through the 2019 World Championships in Sweden…
Adidas to Become Official Outfitter of the CFL
The Adidas Group will take over the role of Official Outfitter and Licensing Partner of the Canadian Football League from Reebok starting with the 2016 season…
E-bikes to Command More Space at Interbike
Though they remain hard to find in independent bicycle dealer (BD) showrooms, e-bikes will be more prevalent on the floor at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas during Interbike next week thanks to the continue leadership of two European compa
Bern Unlimited Appoints New Bike Sales Leader for US
Bern Unlimited appointed bike industry veteran Jeffrey Cavicchi to lead U.S. sales efforts in its bike category…
Champion Benefiting as Value Alternative
At Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, Rich Noll, HanesBrands Inc.’s chairman and CEO, said the company’s Champion brand is benefiting from its value positioning under Under Armour and Nike…
SFIA Summit Puts Spotlight on Youth Sports Experience
While some kids become coach potatoes due to preoccupation with digital devices, video games or TV, many are increasingly led there due to frustrations finding their way onto the playing field. The challenges facing youth sports participation took center
Quiksilver Turns to Major Billabong Shareholder for Rescue
Quiksilver Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Tuesday after securing a financing package from the same private equity firm that helped rescue – and remains one of the two largest shareholders of – its global rival Billabong International Ltd…
ABEO Group Names New CEO of SA Sport
ABEO Group reported Bill Wild has become the new CEO of SA Sport, the gymnasium and sports equipment manufacturer. Wild most recently served for twelve years as EVP and VP of sales and marketing for Jaypro Sports…
Pou Sheng’s Retail Business Boosts Yue Yuen Sales
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited reported net consolidated operating revenue grew 1.5 percent to $665.5 million in August, thanks to continued double-digit growth at its Chinese retailing subsidiary…
PSU Taps Nolfi to Head Athletic and Outdoor Industry Program
Portland State University has appointed Jennifer Nolfi as the new director of Portland State University’s Athletic and Outdoor Industry Program, where she will cultivate deeper ties between the school and the A&O industry….
Adidas Signs Edmonton Oilers Star Forward
Adidas Canada has signed Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers forward, to an endorsement deal…
Adidas Signs Aaron Rodgers
Adidas announced a multiyear partnership with reigning NFL MVP, quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay signal caller will take a leading role in upcoming Adidas brand marketing campaigns. Other Adidas NFL endorsers include DeMarco Murray, Jimmy Graham,
Interbike Awards Gala to Raise Funds for World Bicycle Relief
Interbike will auction off centerpieces sculpted from SRAM components by artist Mark Castator at the Interbike Awards Gala to help raise funds for World Bicycle Relief…