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Merrell Establishes Online Outdoor Community
With the goal of uniting outside athletes, Merrell established The Pack, an online community created to inspire and increase outdoor activity…
Smith and Wesson to Sell Security Business
Smith & Wesson said that on July 10, it entered into an asset purchase agreement with FutureNet Group, Inc., Detroit, MI, to dispose of substantially all of the assets and various liabilities of its wholly owned subsidiary, Smith & Wesson Security Solutio
Physical Education Mandates Not Enough in Most U.S. States, Study Finds
A study examining the mandates for school-based physical education in each state found only six states mandate the appropriate guidelines – 150 minutes each week – for elementary school physical education…
FIFA Approves First Intelligent Soccer Ball System
FIFA has approved a system based on the Select iBall, the world's first intelligent soccer ball due to its ability to communicate that it has crossed the goal line…
Klean Kanteen Names Sales Agencies
Klean Kanteen hired Chris Rounds and Specialty Sports Reps to head up sales efforts in the Midwest and Waypoint Outdoor to take over responsibilities in the Northwest…
Salomon Signs Greg Hill to Athlete Team
Salomon, the leader in technical design and innovation in mountain sports, has signed record-breaking ski mountaineer, Greg Hill to its athlete team…
Babolat becomes the Official Tennis Shoe brand of The Championships, Wimbledon
Babolat announced its new partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon. Starting Jan. 1, 2013, and for a period of five years, Babolat will become the official shoe brand of The Championships, Wimbledon…
Study Finds Runners Favor Brick and Mortar Over Online
Runners prefer to get their shoes from specialty running stores over online retailers and sporting goods stores. That’s according to the Karhu Runners Industry Report, the first in a new ongoing research series from running shoe company Karhu, in p
Johnson Health Tech Announces Coach Jenny Partnership
Johnson Health Tech announces a partnership with running coach, author and endurance athlete, Jenny Hadfield in conjunction with their LIVESTRONG line of fitness equipment. The effort is designed to keep fitness consumers motivated and focused on reaching
RYU Signs Lease for First Flagship Retail Store
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced the introduction of the their first retail location. A lease agreement for the RYU Las Vegas flagship store has just been completed between RYU and The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, NV…
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Grow 9.5 Percent in First Half
Yue Yuen reported sales grew 9.5 percent in the first six months to U.S. $3.61 billion. Recurrent net profit was up 6.4 percent to $232.6 million. Net profit grew 21.2% to $278.9 million…
Warnaco Announces European Business Review
The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that it has been conducting a comprehensive business review of its European-based operations with the aim of better positioning the company for future growth and improved profitability. The action is being undertaken in l
UK’s Cycling Sites Outrank Team Retailers in Brand Study
A recent study of the UK's leading online sporting goods retailers ranks cycling retailers ahead of team sports dealers in brand strength…
Macy’s, Inc. Same-Store Sales up 1.2 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.412 billion for the five weeks ended June 30, an increase of 0.8 percent compared with total sales of $2.392 billion in the five weeks ended July 2, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were u
5.11 Tactical Appoints Ridings as Outdoor Channel Manager
5.11 Tactical has appointed Tim Ridings to outdoor channel manager. Ridings, a 20-year industry veteran, is charged with supporting the company’s growing expansion into the outdoor marketplace…
