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RECALL: Schwinn Elliptical Trainers
About 10,000 Schwinn Ellipitcal Trainers made by Nautilus are being recalled. Nautilus said it had been informed of nine reports of the foot plate coming off the machine or breaking when being used. One person had the machine hit their knee…
Proposed Low Impact Paintball Standard in Development
A proposed new ASTM International standard will make it possible for those in the paintball industry to create low-impact games for potential paintball players who might like to try the sport but are initially intimidated by its intensity…
Everlast and TapOuT Recognized Again at MMA Awards
For the second year in a row, Everlast Worldwide, Inc. has been awarded the Fighters Only World MMA Awards “Best Technical Equipment Brand” award. Other winners were Bad Boy for “Best Technical Clothing Brand” and TapOuT for “Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand
Dick’s SG to Sponsor 2012 Bassmaster Classic
Dick’s Sporting Goods has signed on to be the presenting sponsor for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in February. Arguably the largest bass fishing expo in the country, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sportin
Blacks Leisure Seeks Funding
Reports in the United Kingdom indicated that Blacks Leisure is in talks with distressed-debt firms to secure fresh funding. The Times reported that KPMG LLP has been appointed to come up with a rescue plan…
TeamFanShop Launches E-Commerce Site for U.S.S.A.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has partnered with TeamFanShop to launch a new online shop, featuring exclusive offers on gear from brand partners and official suppliers including Spyder, Neve Designs, Huge Sportswear, SmartWool, High Sierra and ot
Honey Stinger Promotes Satkiewicz to National Sales Manager
Honey Stinger restructured its sales team to strengthen sales in key categories and regions. The maker of honey-based nutrition products promoted Amy Satkiewicz to the position of national sales manager. Formerly the sales manager for the running/outdoor
UW-Madison Committee Investigates Alleged Adidas Labor Rights Violations
A committee at The University of Wisconsin-Madison recommended Friday that Adidas be put on notice after an allegation of workers' rights abuses in Indonesia. The issue relates to the owner of an Indonesian factory, called PT Kizone, who fled without
Luxottica Acquires Brazil’s Group Tecnol Ltda
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Grupo Tecnol Ltda in a deal that could propel Brazil from the tenth to the fifth largest market for the Italian optical giant's wholesale division, which owns the Oakley and Ray Ban sunglass
October Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in October in the U.S. were down 6.5 percent compared to October 2010. Public access play was down 5.9 percent for the month and private course activity was down 8.8 percent…
Under Armour to Sponsor Tough Mudder Series
Tough Mudder and Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership that will start in January 2012. The global partnership designates Under Armour as the “Official Outfitter” of the 35-event worldwide Tough Mudder series and title sponsor of events in Londo
Perry Ellis Amends Loan Agreement
Perry Ellis International, Inc. announced that the company has entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement amending the company’s existing senior credit facility until Dec. 2, 2016, with a consortium of financial institutions wi
Patagonia To Open Second Chicago Store
Patagonia plans to open its first store in Gold Coast, a historic district located north of downtown Chicago. Patagonia operates 27 stores nationwide, including a store at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago…
Jaco Announces NFL’s Jonathan Vilma as New Brand Ambassador
Jonathan Vilma, linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, has joined Jaco, the performance sports brand, as its newest brand ambassador…
Lululemon’s Q3 Earnings Soar on 16 Percent Comps Growth
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported revenues climbed 30.9 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 30, to $230.2 million from $175.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable stores sales increased 16 percent on a constant dollar basis. Earning
