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Implus Acquires Shoe Care Assets from Penquin Brands
Implus, manufacturer of Sof Sole and Yaktrax, has acquired the shoe care, insole, and shoe lace assets from Penguin Brands, Inc. As a result of the deal, Nathan, the running accessories specialist, becomes a standalone company under its current ownership
U.S. Forest Service Redefines Ski Area to Accommodate More Outdoor Recreation
The U.S. Forest Service has published an interim final rule that essentially allows ski areas operating on USFS land to offer a broader range of outdoor recreation, such as mountain biking and zip lines. The change was required by a 2011 law Congress pass
Grassroots Names Top Retailer, Vendor and Reps of Year at Summer Show
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance honored the winners of its annual award program at its 13th annual summer trade show, which drew 330 attendees to Ogden, UT June 10-13 and culminated with the donation of 55 bikes to local kids…
Cliff Keen Reaches Endorsement Deals With Metcalf, Van Dusen
Cliff Keen Athletic has entered into separate marketing and athlete endorsement deals with men's freestyle wrestler Brent Metcalf and prominent women's wrestling coach Marcie Van Dusen…
HanesBrands to Donate Land for Wellness Park
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced a partnership with the The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina that will use a donation of 5.3 acres of land from Hanes to build a wellness park at the Fulton Family YMCA…
DSW Becomes Sole Supplier for Loehmann’s
The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc., and Loehmann's announced a joint agreement this morning for ABG to operate as the sole supplier for Loehmann's footwear departments in its U.S. locations and e-commerce site loehmanns.
Sports Authority Names New CEO as Webb Retires
Sports Authority’s board of directors appointed Michael Foss to the position of chief executive officer following the retirement of Darrell Webb. Webb is retiring from his positions as CEO and chairman of the board…
Report: Under Armour to Sponsor St. John’s
Under Armour Inc. has agreed to a six-year contract with St. John's University, the New York Post reported. Nike currently sponsors the college…
Shimano to Invest $36 Million in Philippines Bike Components Factory
Shimano’s subsidiary in Singapore is investing approximately $36 million to build a bicycle components factory in the Philippines to better serve the emerging market, the company announced…
Pentland Group Revenues Rose 14.2 Percent in 2012
Pentland Group’s revenues rose 14.2 percent in 2012, with the London Olympics fueling growth for Speedo…
Unequal Technologies Names First Retail Dealer
Unequal Technologies has begun selling its customized, concealed sports protection through its first retail dealer. Schuylkill Valley Sports (SV Sports) will begin carrying Unequal's Head Protection Zone, a suite of supplemental head padding for athl
Polaroid Signs Wakeboarding Stars
Polaroid signed wakeboarding and wakesurfing phenoms Noah and Keenan Flegel to promote their new line of mountable hi-definition sports action cameras…
NICA Names 22 Mountain Biking Luminaries to Honorary Board
The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) announced an honorary board of directors, comprising a group of prominent figures in the cycling industry who are actively contributing to NICA’s efforts to achieve its mission of developing hi
Trek to Launch Own WorldTour Team in 2014
Trek Bicycle has reached an agreement with Leopard SA to acquire its WorldTour racing license to create a new pro cycling team debuting in 2014. While it has been a named sponsor since the team's inception in 2010, ownership will enable Trek to creat
NRF Urges Congress to Delay Healthcare Act
The National Retail Federation told a congressional panel Wednesday that retail and chain restaurant companies continue to have serious concerns about the Affordable Care Act and remain worried by the quickly approaching…
