OBIT: Sporting Goods Hall of Famer Ed Horner
Ed Horner, a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame who served on the NSGA Board of Directors, passed away Aug. 23, in Tennessee. Horner was 91. Horner founded All American, Inc. in Memphis in 1968…
Sport Chalet and Asics Launch NYC Marathon Sweepstakes
As part of its Adventures of a Lifetime sweepstakes, Sport Chalet has joined forces with Asics to give one lucky winner the chance to have a VIP 2015 race week experience in New York City outfitted in the newest Asics apparel and footwear. The prize also
Hunters Pass Hunting Heritage to Children
A recent survey by HunterSurvey.com reveals that passing the hunting heritage along to younger people is still alive and well with nearly 46 percent of surveyed sportsmen having taken at least one child hunting in the past year…
The National Deer Alliance Names Director of Digital Content
The National Deer Alliance announces that it has retained Mark Kenyon to be its director of digital content…
Gander Mountain Coming to Killeen Texas
Gander Mountain is once again expanding its network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in Killeen, TX, set to open in the spring of 2015…
Accell Agrees to Acquire Major Spanish PandA Distributor
Accell Group N.V. has agreed to acquire Comet S.L. Comet, a Spanish bicycle parts and accessories company with about $35 million in sales for a multiple of approximately seven…
FootBalance Partners with Finnish Basketball Association
FootBalance has signed a partnership agreement with the Finnish Basketball Association, which makes FootBalance an official partner of Finnish National Basketball Team, “Susijengi”. Professional basketball players have been using custom footb
Hi-Tec Sports Sponsors 16-month Walking Trek
Hi-Tec Sports announced a sponsorship of its global walking brand ambassador, Alexandre Poussin, and his family, as they make a 16-month trek by foot through Madagascar…
POC Adds Greenwood to Snow Sports Sales Force
POC has added Dan Greenwood to its snow sports sales team, which is ramping up to launch the Swedish brand's new line of helmets and goggles and a new avalanche pack…
The Toggery Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
The Toggery, which operates two outdoor specialty stores in Montana, has become the latest retail member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
Luxottica Board to Meet Sept. 1 to Weigh CEO’s Fate
Luxottica Group S.p.A., which owns the Oakley and Ray Ban sunglasses brands as well as Sunglass Hut, announced that its board of directors has called a meeting of its board for Monday, Sept. 1 to consider its management structure and the position of Andre
Shimano Building Philippines Plant to Serve Emerging Markets
Shimano Inc has broken ground on a $34 million factory in the Philippines that will to enhance production of bicycle components for emerging markets…
Faxon Firearms Fills Executive Position
Faxon Firearms announces the hiring of Nathanial Schueth as Faxon's new director of sales, marketing, and operations…
Sports Authority Announces 60th Annual Sniagrab Sales Event
Sports Authority announced the kickoff of its 60th annual Sniagrab sales event beginning this Saturday, Aug. 30 at select stores throughout Colorado and Utah. The program offers customers the chance to save 40–90 percent off original prices on previous y
Mission Athletecare Partners with the Korey Stringer Institute
Mission Athletecare has partnered with the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) to advance education around the issue of exertional heat stroke, especially for athletes. With the support of KSI, Mission has pledged its commitment and resources to heighten awar
