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Gill Athletics and USA Track and Field Partner on Coach Award

Gill Athletics, the track & field equipment manufacturer, and USA Track & Field (USATF) announced a new Gill Athletics National High School Track & Field Coach of the Year Award. The inaugural honor will recognize one high school girls' program track

Coalision Appoints VP for Orage

Coalision has promoted Martin Trudel to the role of VP of Sales, Orage, effectively immediately. Trudel will report directly to Jean-Pierre Ferrandez, Executive Vice President of Orage and will be based in Montreal…

Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces New Board Members

The Finish Line Youth Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides financial support for community-based youth athletic programs and camps for disadvantaged and special needs children across the United States, elected six new members to its Boa

New Balance Details Plans for HQ Expansion

New Balance unveiled its plan for a $250 million mixed-use development alongside its headquarters in Brighton, MA, that would feature a sports complex, hotel, park, movie theater, office buildings, and community space, along with a commuter rail station a

Hincapie Sportswear Names Rep for Southwestern States

Hincapie Sportswear has hired Chris Gould as retail sales representatives for the brand in Las Vegas, NV; Arizona; New Mexico and El Paso, TX. Effective immediately, Gould will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independ

Nikwax Hires Adrenaline Sports Marketing to Grow Southeast Sales

Nikwax N.A. has welcomed the Adrenaline Sports Marketing team to its sales force in the Southeast, where it thinks the agency can grow sales as consumers look for ways to get more out of their existing footwear, apparel, tents and other outdoor gear…

2010 Winter Trails Attracts 10,700 Participants

Winter Trails, held on January 9, 2010, attracted approximately 10,700 participants, according to program organizers. Some of the largest events took place at the Weston Ski Track near Boston, Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis and Estes Park, CO…

State Park Directors Launch Campaign to Mobilize Public Opinion

The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) has established the America's State Parks alliance to mobilize the public and policy makers on the positive impact of state parks. The initiative comes as Arizona, California, New York and many

Macy’s Returns to Profitability; Outlook Remains Cautious

Macy's Inc posted better-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter and forecast an improvement in same-store sales this year. Sales fell 1.1% to $7.85 billion. Comp stores slid 0.8%, but that was better than the Cincinnati-based company's fore

JetBoil Names Midwest Rep

Jetboil has added Adventure Sport Marketing to manage its Midwest territory. The agency brings more than 20 years of experience and passion for the outdoors to the Jetboil brand…

Sof Sole Sends Military to Baseball Games For Free

Active duty military will be able to attend 2010 Durham Bulls
games for free, thanks to a partnership with Sof Sole, the footwear accessory brand, and division of Implus Footcare LLC in Research Triangle Park…

Property Conflict Stymies New Balance HQ Expansion Plans…

New Balance is planning to upgrade its headquarters in Brighton, MA, which will include an expansion of its offices, adding a park, housing and additional commercial space. However, Lowe’s is looking to build its first store in Boston on the same sp

SylvanSport Hires Silver Steep to Review Strategic Options

SylvanSport, the North Carolina maker of a versatile sports and camping trailer, said it had engaged Silver Steep Partners to serve as its exclusive financial advisor and review the company’s strategic options…

Studies: Title IX Improved Long-Term Health and Wellness

Recently, two studies have highlighted the benefits of team sports for girls. The first of conducted at Wharton School found that women’s education and employment opportunities increased significantly since the enactment of Title IX in 1972. The sec

OR Senate Shoots Down BPA Ban

Oregon's state Senate rejected a bill last week that would have banned BPA, or bisphenol-A, from baby bottles and sippy cups, after opponents concluded it might backfire on the state's food industry…