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VF Licensed Sports Group to Extend NFL Partnership
VF Licensed Sports Group and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement to extend apparel rights. The new contract, which starts in 2012, marks the 25th anniversary of the VF-NFL partnership, which began in 1987…
West Marine Q3 Sales Up 2.6% on Strength from Retail Stores
West Marine, Inc.'s net revenues rose by $4.4 million, or 2.6%, to $172.6 million in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2 compared to net revenues of $168.2 million a year ago…
Ranger Boats Parent to Expand Arkansas Facility
Fishing Holdings, the parent company of Ranger Boats announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Flippin, AR. The company will invest $13 million to retool, transition and expand its facilities, which will create more than 115 new jobs…
Health Insurer Uses Meetup.com to Launch Fitness Groups
Outdoor brands looking for ways to grow participation, might want to take a cue from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The health insurer is expanding a pilot program with Meetup.com to help local enthusiasts launch clubs across the state. The program he
Fire Dislodges 180s from New HQ
180s experienced fire damage last week in its new headquarters and will be operating from temporary offices until all repairs are completed within a few weeks. There were no injuries…
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Receives Federal Grant
Pacific Outdoor Equipment received the Rural Energy for America (REAP) grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to build a 3-kilowatt solar array on its headquarters and warehouse in Bozeman, MT…
GSI Commerce Opens Customization Facility in Louisville, KY
GSI Commerce Inc. celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new customization facility in Louisville, KY…
Youth Participation in Outdoor Recreation Continues Slide in 2009
More than 137.8 million Americans participated in outdoor recreation in 2009, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor Foundation…
MyPOV360.com Teams with Eastern Snowboarding League
MyPOV360.com, retailer of point-of-view wearable cameras and accessories has agreed to support the inaugural year of the Eastern Snowboarding League Series…
Filson Appoints CEO/President
Filson has named Mark Korros, 58, as CEO and president, effective immediately. Korros will be based at the company’s headquarters in Seattle…
Asics Appoints New UK Managing Director
Asics appointed Barry Mellis as its new managing director for U.K. & Eire. Mellis joins Asics with extensive UK and European sports trade experience, most recently as general manager of Intersport UK. Previously, she was at New Balance…
GPS Smart Shoe Wins 2010 People’s Choice Award
GTX Corp won the 2010 People's Choice Award for Most Innovative Connected Location Device at the 4th Annual Locations & Beyond Summit this past week…
TUNR Set to Launch
Describing itself as the “first footwear aftermarket brand,” TUNR will introduce a collection of design-forward fitted socks and high-end shoe laces tied to iconic athletic styles from iconic footwear brands…
Hi-Tec USA Moves HQ to Portland
After three decades in Modesto, CA, Hi-Tec Sports USA has become the latest sporting goods company to move its U.S. headquarters to Portland. The new building and community space, located near Portland's Pearl district, will accommodate current staff
Easton Extends Contract with NHL Star
Canadiens left wing Mike Cammalleri, one of the leaders of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, will continue to endorse Easton gear as part of a multi-year contract extension…
