FIFA and US Soccer Organizations Sued Over Concussion Policies
A class action complaint on behalf of current and former soccer players has been filed against the FIFA, the sport's international governing body, along with other U.S.-based soccer associations, for the alleged failure to adopt effective policies to
Port of Long Beach Resumes Normal Operations as Storm Surge Lessens
The Port of Long Beach resumed full cargo-handling operations Thursday, Aug. 28, after a lessening of storm surges from Hurricane Marie that had battered south-facing piers and interrupted the loading and unloading of four vessels a day earlier…
ExOfficio Officially Names Thompson as General Manager
ExOfficio disclosed that Brian Thompson took over as the company's general manager June 16 and will continue to leverage the brand’s position as a global leader in adventure travel apparel…
National Trails Day Participation Nears 150,000
The American Hiking Society estimated that more than 144,000 Americans hit the trail on June 7 to participate in National Trails Day, its annual celebration of America’s magnificent trail system…
SylvanSport Offers OIA Rendezvous Attendees Bookend Excursions
SylvanSport has arranged a variety of mountain and road biking rides, hikes, rock climbing and fly fishing excursions for those arriving early or staying late for Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous 2014…
Meijer, Skechers Donate 22,500 Pairs of New Shoes to Detroit Area Children
Meijer, Skechers and K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers teamed up earlier this week to give away 2,000 new BOBS from Skechers shoes to Detroit children in need during a day of fun at the Detroit Zoo…
Industry Nine Taps Reynolds Cycling to Builld Rims
Industry Nine, an innovative wheel, hub and component company based in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, has selected carbon-fiber wheel specialist Reynolds Cycling to manufacturer the rims for its PillarCarbon series of mountain bi
DSW to Open Stores in Santee, CA and Pittsburgh
DSW Inc. plans to open stores in Santee, CA and Pittsburgh…
Bergans of Norway Joins Conservation Alliance
Technical outdoor apparel and backpacking brand, Bergans of Norway has joined the Conservation Alliance…
Pacific Sunwear Logs Q2 Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California reported that adjusted for special items it showed a loss from continuing operations of $1.8 million, or 3 cents a share, as compared to income from continuing operations of $1.6 million, or 2 cents, for the same period a yea
Billabong Reports $233.7 Million Loss for Fiscal 2014
Billabong International Limited lost $233.7 million in the fiscal year ended June 30 compared with a loss of $859.5 million in fiscal 2013, but has resumed growing in the United States for the first time in years, the company reported…
Amer Sports Updates 2014 Outlook
Amer Sports expects global trading conditions to remain challenging, with some regional improvements during the remainder of 2014, it told investor at its annual Capital Markets Day…
Arctic Ice Selects Social Media Marketing Agency
Arctic Ice announced their selection of WikWorks, a social media marketing company specializing in the outdoor sporting goods market…
BRG Sports Invests in Strategic Bell and Giro Vendor, Divests Last Easton Business
BRG Sports Inc. continues to pedal furiously in its race to become more focused and streamlined. On Monday, it announced it had acquired a stake in a Swedish start-up company that is providing patented anti-concussion technology to a growing array of bike
Brown Shoe’s Q2 Exceeds Expectations
Brown Shoe Company reported net income in the second quarter rose 17.5 percent to $18.1 million, or 41 cents a share, from $15.4 million, or 35 cents, a year earlier. Results exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate by 6 cents a share. Sales reached
