Study: Americans Spend Big On Athletics
Americans spent more than $100 billion over the past year on sporting events, athletic equipment and gym memberships, according to a new report from CreditCards.com. Sporting events, including tickets, transportation and food and beverage, comprised the majority of the spending; 79 million people indicated laying out a total of $56 billion in the past 12 months.
RECALL: Smith Ski And Snowboard Helmets
About 7,000 Smith Quantum ski and snowboard helmets sold the U.S. as well as another 1,000 in Canada are being recalled.
Peak Sports Partners With Brazil Olympic Committee
Peak Sports, a Chinese sportswear and sports equipment firm, has established an across-the-board collaboration agreement with the Brazil Olympic Committee spanning the next two Olympic cycles.
Respect Your Universe Chosen To Be Showcased At Fancy’s NYC Store
RYU Apparel Inc. stated that RYU apparel and bags are being displayed and highlighted for sale at the Fancy pop-up shop located in New York City’s trendy NoLIta district.
OESH Shoes Awarded Phase II Grant
The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded OESH Shoes of Charlottesville, VA a Small Business Innovative Research Phase II Grant to finalize the development of a patent pending pellet-based 3D printing process for footwear.
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Merger To Close September 25
Cabela’s Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it expects to to complete its merger with Bass Pro on September 25.
Headsweats Supports IMBA’s Dig In Trail Fund Campaign
Headsweats is partnering with IMBA and the Dig In National Trail Fund Campaign aimed at raising money for its chapters’ mountain bike projects nationwide.
Sole Partners With Outdoor Prolink
Sole has announced that they have officially partnered with Outdoor Prolink as their pro-site partner.
Turtle Fur Picks Up Momentum Media PR
Turtle Fur retained Momentum Media PR as the brand’s agency of record.
Garmin Announces Verdict In Another Navico Patent Lawsuit
The jury found that Garmin had willfully infringed two Navico “downscan” patents and awarded damages in the amount of $38 million. Garmin plans to appeal.
Ironclad Performance Wear Files For Chapter 11
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation, best known for its performance work gloves, plans to sell the business and Radians Wareham Holding Inc. is expected to become the stalking horse bidder to support a bankruptcy auction process.
American Knife & Tool Institute Introduces Freedom Of Commerce Act
The American Knife & Tool Institute (AKTI) and Senator Mike Crapo announced the introduction of the Freedom of Commerce Act, legislation that will repeal the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. § 1241 – 1244) and allow consumers to purchase any automatic knife legal in their state, regardless of where it was manufactured.
Charles River Ugrades Website
The new site has a clean, uncluttered design, improved functionality and richer online content to better serve the company’s customers.
Nikwax Awards KNS Reps Agency Of The Year
Nikwax named KNS Reps as its Agency of the Year. KNS has represented Nikwax in the Rocky Mountain region for multiple years.
Foot Locker Announces ‘Five Borough Challenge’ Team
Foot Locker Inc. announced the roster of its annual “Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge” team. Comprised of five runners – one from each borough of New York City – who have each overcome significant challenges,
