ESPN Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS, LLC to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, according to a recent release issued by the Bristol, CT-based network…
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Groups Seek Ban on Lead-Based Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
A coalition of conservation, hunting and veterinary groups has filed a formal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting a ban on the use of toxic lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, according to a recent report…
ONCAP Closes Sport Supply Group Deal
Sport Supply Group, Inc. announced that ONCAP II LP and its affiliates, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, have completed the previously-announced acquisition of Sport Supply Group…
ANTA Sports Signs Kevin Garnett in China
ANTA Sports Products Limited, a leading branded sportswear enterprise in China is pleased to announce that it has signed NBA superstar Kevin Garnett as its second endorsed NBA player following Luis Scola in Beijing today…
Johnson Health Tech N.A. Names Nathan Pyles President
Johnson Health Tech North America named Nathan Pyles president. Pyles, who has been with the company for 17 years, takes over for the departing Chris Clawson. In addition, Bob Zande, who has served as JHTNA's CFO since January 2009, has been promoted
Harrow Sports Introduces Volleyball Gear
Harrow Sports, a Denver-based manufacturer of athletic equipment and apparel, announced the addition of volleyball to its lineup of equipment and apparel. The collection included uniforms, teamwear, bags, accessories, and footwear…
Filson Partners with Levi’s on Workwear Collection
Levi's announced a new design partnership and exclusive menswear collection with Seattle-based outdoors outfitter Filson. The Levi's Workwear by Filson range of men's apparel utilizes Levi's workwear origins and silhouettes, while util
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Surge 50%
Fortune Brands Inc., parent of Acushnet Company, reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 improved 9.1% to $1.90 billion from $1.74 billion a year ago on double-digit sales growth in home and security products and “strong gains”
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, will present at RILA's annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC), September 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California…
JAM Media/LWA PR Form Partnership
Two boutique PR agencies, JAM Media Collective of San Francisco and LWA PR of Portland, Oregon, announced a joint partnership to offer their clients product placement, entertainment marketing, corporate and internal communications services…
K2 Sports Names O’Shea Apparel Product Director for Zoot Sports
K2 Sports named Shawn O'Shea to the newly created position of director of apparel for its Zoot Sports division. O'Shea has more than 14 years of leadership experience in the performance apparel market. Most recently he served as Category Manager
Bass Pro Pulls Out of Buffalo Waterfront Deal
Bass Pro has decided not to open up a store in Buffalo after nearly a decade of exploring the possibility…
Pennyslvania Hunt and Fish Store Owner Sentenced on Federal Charges
The co-owner of D&R Sports Center, a hunt & fish store in Nanticoke, PA, was sentenced Thursday in federal court for conspiring to illegally ship military equipment from the U.S. to Russia…
U.S. Senate Approves PEP Funding for $80 Million
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved $80 million in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) in 2011. The U.S. House of Representatives will complete work on its 2011 education funding bill later this fall. In recent
Under Armour’s Q2 Profits Increase Two-Fold on 24% Revenue Gain
Under Armour reported earnings more than doubled to $3.5 million, or 7 cents a share, from $1.4 million, or 3 cents, a year ago. Revenues climbed 24%, driven by 34% apparel and 60% direct-to-consumer growth. The company also raised its revenue and EPS out
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