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Gart Capital Partners Invest in Finish Line’s Running Specialty Group
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Gart Capital Partners (GCP) is making a $10 million strategic investment in Finish Line's Running Specialty Group with the goal of creating the nation's single largest operator within the growing specialty ru
Vibrams FiveFingers Sued over Health Claims
A group of five law firms has filed a class-action suit against Vibram USA Inc and Vibram FiveFingers LLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging the company used deceptive statements about the health benefits of barefoot run
ACK Launches New Logo to Reflect Growth Beyond Paddle Sports
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) launched its new ACK logo and tagline “Outfit Your Adventure” to support the company’s expansion from a paddlesports dealer to an all encompassing outdoor adventure retailer…
Specialized Introduces e-Bike to European Market
Specialized Bicycle Components has launched an e-bike for the European market called Turbo that travels up to 45 kph and uses a battery than can recharge in two hours. The bike will not be made available in the United States, where bikes that travel in ex
Lifetime Products Introduces $299 Sit-inside Kayak
Lifetime Products Inc. of Clearfield, Utah, purports to be one of the largest kayak manufacturers in the U.S., introduced its first sit-inside kayak and said it will go on sales this month at Sports Authority for $299…
Tim Tebow Apparel Sales Halted in Nike-Reebok Feud
U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel issued a temporary restraining order against Reebok to prevent it from continuing to sell apparel featuring Tim Tebow shirts and his new team, The New York Jets. As reported, Nike, which officially takes over the NFL
Neiman Marcus Declares $435 Per-Share Dividend
Neiman Marcus Group Inc. declared a $435 per share dividend for private equity holders of its common stock…
Columbia Sportswear Accused of Misappropriating Heated Clothing Technology
Columbia Sportswear Company was sued late Tuesday by a Eugene, OR company for allegedly misappropriating its trade secrets involving heated clothing. In its lawsuit, Innovative Sports, Inc. alleges Columbia…
Merrell Reups Outdoor Nation Partnership
Merrell renewed its commitment as a lead partner of Outdoor Nation, which is expected to draw more than 1,000 Millennials to summits in 11 U.S. cities this summer to champion outdoor recreation, conservation and other issues. Merrell will send its own you
Eastern Outdoor Sports Picks up Garmont
Garmont said is again using Eastern Outdoor Sales as its rep in the Southeastern United States…
Vapur Names Reps for Outdoor and Sports Channels
Vapur said it has hired three sales agencies to increase sales of its collapsible hydration containers in the sports and outdoor market…
Cinelli-USA Chooses Shopatron Ecommerce Solution
Cinelli-USA, the exclusive distributor of the Italian-made bicycles, has begun selling framesets and apparel direct to consumers online in North America through Shopatron…
McRae Industries Sales Dip
McRae Industries, Inc. reported net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 of $19.9 million as compared to $21.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 amounted to $1.37 million, or 63 cen
Broder Bros. Q4 Revenues Climb 5.1 Percent
Broder Bros. reported fourth-quarter sales rose 5.1 percent to $226.7 million compared to $215.7 million for the fourth quarter 2010. Income from operations reached $12.8 million for the fourth quarter 2011, slightly ahead of $12.5 million for the fourth
Skullcandy Signs SI Swimsuit Model Kate Upton as Endorser
Skullcandy Inc., the performance lifestyle audio brand, announced that 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton has become the first addition to its crew of Supermodel Ambassadors…
