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Adidas To Surpass Q2 Estimates
Adidas Group released preliminary results indicating that second quarter results would be “materially above market expectations.” Earnings reached €126 million ($159 mm), well above the €9 million earned in the year-ago period…
Jarden Forecasts Double Digit Q2 Sales Growth
Jarden Corp. expects strong organic sales—at all its operating segments and and including a recent acquisition—to increase second quarter sales by nearly 20% to approximately $1.52 billion…
SGMA Study: Nearly 80% of Americans Are Active
While more than 50% of all Americans are considered 'frequent' sports participants, 12% are classified as 'regular' sports participants and 15% are active on a 'casual' basis…
Pheasants Forever’s Vincent Appointed to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Howard K. Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO, has been appointed to the new 18-member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council…
RECALL: Brine Lacrosse Gloves
Brine Inc. announced the the voluntary recall of about 7,000 youth and adult Brine VIP lacrosse gloves. Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard
Puma Set to Launch Project Pink Initiative
On the heels of the biggest soccer event in the world, sportlifestyle brand Puma is set to launch a new initiative that links women’s soccer with a well-deserving cause: Puma’s Project Pink will strive to raise awareness —and funds — in suppor
Sears Becomes 1st Major Retailer to Join AFIRM
AFIRM, the fitness trade group, announced that Sears has become the first retailer to join the association. Sears is the nation's largest retailer of fitness equipment, and the exclusive retailer of NordicTrack equipment in the U.S…
Warnaco Taps Former VF Exec to Head Swimwear Business
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed James B. Gerson, former president of V.F. Corp's Reef business, as president of its Swimwear division. …
Big City Mountaineers Adds Board Members
Big City Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization a mission to “enhance the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences,” has added three new members to its board of directors…
Fish Habitat Benefits From More Than $3 Million in Funding
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide more than $3.3 million to support 68 fish habitat projects in 36 states across the nation under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP), according to a recent release…
New Balance Concept Store Opens in Dedham
New Balance opened its new concept store in Dedham, MA. The Dedham store will showcase a new design concept that highlights New Balance’s performance and technology brand story…
R.G. Barry Names Coons Dearfoams President
R.G. Barry Corporation named Nancy Coons president of its Dearfoams brand…
Sports Inc. Sees Record Attendance at Summer Show
Sports, Inc. said its 2010 Summer Show in Grapevine, Texas saw record attendance. Sports, Inc. was represented by more than 475 store personnel from 190 store locations. By design, 113 vendors attended the show exhibiting over 150 booths…
Worth Sports Named NBS Vendor of the Year
Worth Sports was named the 2010 Vendor of the Year by Nation's Best Sports (NBS), the sporting goods buying group…
NOLS partners with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition
This summer, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is partnering with Patagonia for the Dream Expedition Contest. Individuals 13 and older are invited to submit a video before October 31, 2010, answering the following question: What is your dream
