SGB Update Footwear
K2 Sports and Flow End Hiback Dispute…
Flow International and K2 Sports have resolved their binding patent dispute. The center of the conflict revolved around Flow’s hiback bindings that allow a rider to slide a boot into a cloth strap, then flip up the back and carve down the mountain. A c
SnowSports Footwear Tariffs Reduced in Final Congressional Session of Year…
The closing of the last Congress session of the year worked out well for companies in the outdoor and snow sports markets with Congress passing a number of industry friendly measures. The SIA, in particular, with the help of its law firm of record, DLA P
OBIT: Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt, founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as one of the founders of the American Football League and among the leaders of the AFL-NFL merger, passed away Wednesday evening December 13 at the age of 74. Hunt is also credited with coining the t
Vendors and Retailers Were Firing on All Cylinders in the Third Quarter…
Early cool weather helped the pace of sales and profit growth during the third quarter for Bicycle, Outdoor, and SnowSports vendors and retailers alike. With rising average selling prices and strong early sell-through delivering double-digit sales growth
K2 and Flow End Binding Dispute…
Flow International and K2 Sports have resolved their binding patent dispute. The center of the conflict revolved around Flow’s hiback bindings that allow a rider to slide a boot into a cloth strap, then flip up the back and carve down the mountain….
Veltec to Distribute Colnago in North America
Veltec Sports will become the exclusive North American distributor for Colnago bikes and framesets, effective December 23rd. This arrangement comes after the end of an eight year partnership between Colnage and its previous distributor Trialtir…
Under Armour Partners with Baseball Factory
Under Armour, Inc. has entered a multi-year partnership with the Baseball Factory, a player development program for top high-school baseball athletes across the country. Under Armour will outfit the players from head-to-toe and serve as the title sponsor
Vibram Sponsors Two USA Climbing Series
Vibram is sponsoring the American Bouldering Series and the Sport Climbing Series, both key parts of USA Climbing's competition series…
Brooks to Sponsor SEAFAIR Sports Festival
Brooks Sports, Inc. inked a deal as the Official Running Shoe and Apparel Sponsor of SEAFAIR Sports. The recently signed sponsorship agreement gives hometown company Brooks exclusivity in the running shoe and apparel category for SEAFAIR’s Marathon, Triat
The Walking Company to Open New Jersey Store
The Walking Company, Inc. will open its new store in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday, December 15. The Walking Company currently has New Jersey locations in Short Hills, Cherry Hill, Paramus, Freehold and the recently opened store on the Boardwalk in Atla
FeelFree Kayak Opens New Bankok Factory
Feelfree Kayak transitioned to a new production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. This multi-storied, state of the art facility houses production Feelfree Kayaks as well as Feelfree Waterproof Gear and Accessories…
Aspen, prAna, and Vail Honored for Green Power Initiatives
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Center for Resource Solutions honored a group of organizations with the annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing leading national green power purchasers a
Hat World to Acquire Hat Shack in $18 Million Deal
Genesco Inc.'s Hat World subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Hat Shack, Inc. The Marietta, Ga.-based Hat retail chain operates 49 retail headwear stores located in 10 states, primarily in the southeastern United States. The purchase p
OIA Scores Major Victories During Final Votes of 109th Congress
Outdoor Industry Association scored a series of major victories on Capitol Hill recently. Congress has approved legislation that for the first-time provides a permanent source of funding for local parks and trails. The precedent-setting legislation establ
GBMI Creates U.K. Subsidiary
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is organizing its operations in the United Kingdom in order to establish direct control over its wholesale distribution, merchandising and marketing in that region. In addition, GBMI has hired Steven Price Brown to head up GBMI
