SGB Update Apparel
Vapur Hires Verde PR and Consulting
Vapur, which designs and manufacturers collapsible hydration bottles, has hired Verde PR & Consulting as their public relations agency of record…
Revo Steps up to Sponsor Climbing for Cancer Fundraiser
Performance eyewear brand Revo has stepped forward as a 2012 First Descents partner, as well as the presenting sponsor of this year’s Climbing for Cancer event, helping make it the biggest yet…
Ibex Hires Former Retailer as New England Rep
Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Nancy Andrews as an independent sales representative for New England, where she will work as a “merino pusher” in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Andrews was co-founder of the outdoor
Ride on Washington Raises Nearly $100,000 for Bikes Belong Foundation
A “Ride on Washington” by more than 100 bicyclists raised nearly $100,000 for the Bikes Belong Foundation, which advocates for awareness around the health and environmental benefits of bicycling…
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…
