Outdoor Nation College Challenge Kicks Off
For the first time ever, 10 universities across the US are engaging in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, an initiative of the Outdoor Foundation, that kicked off Sept. 27 and runs through Nov. 22…
Intrawest Launches New Season Pass
Intrawest Resort Holdings Inc. on Monday launched a new season pass it says is its most affordable ever. The Intrawest Passport follows news that Vail Resorts and Mammoth Mountain are adding recently acquired resorts to their season pass programs this win
Cascade Designs CEO Backs WTO’s Environmental Goods Agreement
Cascade Designs President Joe McSwiney recently spoke on behalf of U.S. manufacturers at an event meant to galvanize U.S. support for the World Trade Organization's Environmental Goods Agreement, a major new initiative to eliminate barriers to trade
Hibbett Promotes Jared Briskin to SVP and Chief Merchant
Hibbett Sports, Inc. promoted Jared Briskin to senior vice president and chief merchant. Briskin replaces Rebecca Jones, who left the company on Monday…
Matt Rubel Continues as Key Trade Advisory Committee
President Barack Obama announced his intention to appoint Matthew Rubel, former president and CEO of Collective Brands, to an additional term on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, a key Administration advisory post…
Foot Locker Supports Fred Jordan Mission
In a partnership with Foot Locker and Fred Jordan Mission in Los Angeles, more than 4,000 impoverished boys and girls will be given free athletic shoes, new clothing, backpacks filled with school supplies, In-N-Out burgers and haircuts to help them return
Under Armour Partners with the NFHS Network
Under Armour and the NFHS Network, the nation's leading high school sports media company, announced a new multi-year partnership, making Under Armour the first anchor partner of the Network. The NFHS Network is the single online destination for watc
McDavid Appoints National Sales Manager
McDavid Inc. promoted Jeff King to national sales manager for all team and institutional accounts. King has with over 21 years of experience in the sporting goods industry…
Sport Hansa Kicks Off Montane US Speakers Series
Sport Hansa LLC is bringing British mountaineer and award winning author Andy Kirkpatrick to the U.S. to help independent specialty dealers promote the British mountaineering brand Montane…
New Balance Initiates NB SparkStart Volunteer Week
New Balance, Inc. and New Balance Foundation kicked off their first New Balance SparkStart Global Volunteer Week in support of NB SparkStart, a global charitable initiative focused on improving the health, well-being and self-esteem of children through mo
WFSGI Names Head of Textile Innovation and Manufacturing
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) named Dhyana van der Pols to the newly created role of Head of Textile Innovation and Manufacturing…
RILA Releases Retail Sustainability Toolkit
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and global sustainability non-profit Forum for the Future will formally introduce the Retail Horizons project at the RILA 2014 Retail Sustainability Conference this week in Minneapolis…
NSSF Shooting Sports Participation Report Now Available
The 2014 edition of the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Shooting Sports Participation report is now available for purchase…
Smack CEO Steps Down, New Chairman Appointed
Smack Sportswear, best known for its volleyball apparel, appointed Christopher Jenks as the chairman of the board, as well as the resignation of Smack CEO Bill Sigler…
SABRE Security Makes $1MM Donation to National Breast Cancer Foundation
SABRE Security Equipment Corporation, the leading brand of pepper spray and personal safety products worldwide is celebrating an elite milestone. This month SABRE will surpass the $1 million mark in their donations to their partner of six years, the Natio
