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PHIT America Touts Golf’s Health Benefits
PHIT America has spoken with experts in fitness and health and quickly realized that golf doesn’t get enough credit for how great of a fitness activity it is…
First Lady Applauds SG Industry Effort to Promote Physical Activity
First Lady Michelle Obama recognized SFIA members Reebok and Nike at a Let’s Move! Active Schools event for their continuing efforts in promoting physical activity and fighting childhood obesity. Shaquille O’Neal, Allyson Felix, and Dominique
Stuart Weitzman Appoints Chief Executive Officer
Stuart Weitzman announced that Wayne Kulkin, former vice chairman, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately. Kulkin will continue to report to Stuart Weitzman, executive chairman of Stuart Weitzman…
Dick’s SG Sets South Plainfield, NJ Opening
Dick's Sporting Goods has set grand opening festivities for its new store in South Plainfield, N.J. The retailer will also reopen a newly renovated store in Columbia, SC this coming weekend…
New Era Introduces NFL Fan Campaign
New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, revealed the 32 NFL fans designated to be brand ambassadors for the 2013 NFL season. Selected from the NFL Back to Football Photo Day contest, which celebrates NFL fans by giving the
Tokyo to Host 2020 Olympics
International Olympic Committee voted 60-36 to host the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo rather than Istanbul in the final round of secret voting. Madrid was eliminated earlier after an initial tie with Istanbul…
Neiman Marcus Is Sold for $6 Billion
Ares Management LLC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) announced that their affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Neiman Marcus Group LTD Inc. from a group of investors led by TPG and Warburg Pincus for a purchase pr
Tubbs Ambassador Program Reaches Second Year
Tubbs Snowshoes kicked off the second season of its ambassador program, with new faces and personalities sharing snowshoeing experiences from unique perspectives across North America…
Respect Your Universe Makes Hires
Respect Your Universe, Inc. appointed Kelly Santos, EVP of merchandising, product development and brand building, and Aditi Sood, VP of sales for RYU…
Quiksilver Reports Pro-Forma Profit Gains in Fiscal Third Quarter on Back of Deep Cost Cutting
Quiksilver Inc. grew it profits on a pro forma basis in the fiscal third quarter ended July 31 by slashing costs in the face of declining sales. The action sports company closed stores, cut payroll, sponsored fewer athletes and events and cut spending on
Golf Rounds Played Dip in July
According to Gold Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 1.1 percent during July compared to July 2012. Public access play was down 0.2 percent and private course activity was down 5.2 percent…
SPRI Recognized by Medical Wellness Association
SPRI Products, Inc., the maker of rubberized resistance products, training equipment and fitness accessories, has been named by the Medical Wellness Association (MWA) Best in Class for Exercise, Fitness and Wellness Training Products and Supplies…
Jack Wolfskin Publishes Tier 1 Suppliers Addresses
Jack Wolfskin published a list of its manufacturers Sept. 5 in the first step of what it calls a transparency offensive. The German outdoor gear maker, which does not distribute in the United States, said it will gradually create an outline of all the sta
German Bike Sales Off 7 Percent Though First Half
Nearly 7 percent fewer bicycles were sold in Germany in the first six months of the year compared with the same period in 2012 due largely to the late arrival of spring, according to estimates released at Eurobike by Zweirad Industrie Verband (ZIV), the c
OIA Social Responsibility TookKit Available Online
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Working Group (SWG) released the first of a three-part updated Social Responsibility Toolkit, designed to help brands and suppliers start and improve their social responsibility programs…
