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Under Armour Partners with Women’s Lacrosse Association
Under Armour, Inc. and the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association, Inc. announced a comprehensive five-year partnership. As part of the partnership, the IWLCA named Under Armour as their primary corporate sponsor and exclusive athletic
Hanesbrands Pledges $2 Million to Theater
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, has pledged $2 million to The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County to build a new performing arts theatre adjacent to the historic Sawtooth Building in downtown Winston-Salem. The 300-seat fa
Geox to Introduce Athletic Shoes
Geox SpA, based in Milan, launched its first athletic footwear line with a new, patented technology aimed at allowing an athlete's foot to breath more efficiently. The launch of Geox Net is focused in Italy. A wider launch is scheduled for 2009…
Canada’s Dorel To Stop Reporting to SEC
Dorel Industries Inc., which owns the Cannondale and Sugoi cycling brands, will no longer disclose financial information, including it annual report, with the Securities & Exchange Commission. As a TSX-listed reporting issuer, Dorel will continue to file
Backcountry.com Enters Cycling Market
Online retailer Backcountry.com has succumbed to its inner self and begun selling high end bike gear and accessories from Shimano, Fox, Sidi, Giro, Oakley, Look, Castelli, Campagnolo, Mavic, Park, Pedros, Pearl Izumi and 60 other brands. The retailer, lau
VF Corp. Promotes Baxter to President of Imagewear
VF Corporation has promoted Scott Baxter to president of its Imagewear coalition, effective immediately. In his new role Baxter will be responsible for the company’s licensed sports and occupational apparel businesses, which are based in Tampa, Florida, a
Orange 21 Misses 10K Deadline
Action sports company Orange 21 said it won't be able to file its annual report on form 10K in time due to material weaknesses in its accounting processes. Annual reports generally must be filed within 60 to 90 days of the closing of a company's
Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…
The Centennial Initiative aims to revitalize the National Park Service by 2016
The image of a national park ranger wearing a distinctive, flat-brimmed hat, and standing by ready to answer questions and protect the environment, is a quintessential American icon. With our society in a great period of change, do Americans still hold th
All in Good Taste
From carabiners to coffee, Summit Canyon Mountaineering keeps customers satisfied. In June 2005, Carl and Kathy Moak climbed into a big pair of shoes when they purchased Summit Canyon Mountaineering. With one store each in Glenwood Springs and Grand Junc
Saucony Dedicates Design Center to Shay
Saucony has created a formal tribute to Ryan Shay, a Saucony sponsored athlete who died suddenly during the Men’s Olympic Marathon Trials in New York City last November. On April 17th, Saucony will host a ceremony to dedicate a portion of its product cre
Racing Flats Remain a Vital Segment for Footwear Brands
Once only seen on the feet of the most elite-level athletes, racing shoes are becoming more visible deeper in the fields of many races. Claire Wood, footwear product line manager at Brooks says, “Ten years ago, only the front line would be wearing the rac
Stand Out From the Crowd
According to management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, strong retail brands result in more frequent consumer visits, higher per-customer spending, and the ability to charge premium prices.
What makes a great brand? Great brands stand for something..
Professionally and Personally, Running Leads the Way
For Dr. Paul Langer, a regular columnist for Performance Sports Retailer, running plays a central role in every aspect of his life. Professionally, as a member of Minnesota Orthopaedic Specialists, P.A., in Minneapolis, MN, Langer specializes in biomechan
InGemie Honored by Snowsports Writers
The North American Snowsports Journalists Association has chosen long-time SnowSports Industries America (SIA) president David Ingemie as the winner of its Carson White-Golden Quill Award. The award, named after the group’s first president, honors an indi
