Timex Signs Elite Runners to Roster
Timex has signed elite American runners Josh Cox and Desi (Davila) Linden to its roster of athlete ambassadors…
Quiksilver’s Q1 Losses Widen on Steep Revenue Decline
Quiksilver Inc.'s net loss swelled nearly 64 percent to $53.1 million in the second quarter due in part to an more asset impairments and a 9 percent revenue decline. Sales fell 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas. The company said
PHIT America Announces New Olympic Ambassadors
PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the nation’s inactivity and obesity crisis – announced two-time USA Hockey Olympic silver medalist Brianne McLaughlin and bobsled pilot Jazmine Fenlator as its late
Oliberté Hires PR Firm
Turner PR added Oliberté to the agency’s fashion and lifestyle portfolio. Turner will serve as the brand’s U.S. PR agency of record…
Nike Promotes Craig Zanon to Lead Expanded Men’s Training Category
Nike Inc. said Craig Zanon, currently VP, GM of global basketball, will now lead an expanded and elevated role in the men’s training category as VP, GM of global men’s training. Michael Jackson will take the lead in the basketball category as
Yakima Named Preferred Vendor by The Bike Cooperative
Yakima has secured a partnership as The Bike Cooperative's preferred cargo management equipment provider. The retailer-owned cooperative is dedicated to improving the profitability of its membership, which included 300 independent bike retailers…
NSGA Names Two New Board Members; Exec Committee Structure Set
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) elected Pat Donnelley (Donnelley Sports) and Rob Summerfield (MC Sports) as members of its board of directors and Dave Labbe (Kittery Trading Post) as treasurer/chairman-elect. The new board members will serv
The Conservation Alliance to Celebrate 25th Anniversary at ORSM
The Conservation Alliance will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year by hosting two events during the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The organization, which was founded in 1989 by Patagonia, Kelty, The North Face and REI, now comprises more than
PHIT Bill Secures 40 Congressional Co-Sponsors
PHIT America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) reported that 40 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have agreed to be co-sponsors of the PHIT (Physical Health Investment Today) Bill…
SIX:02 Celebrates #SIX02Moment On 6/2 Day
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that SIX:02, its women's fitness concept, will celebrate “6/2 Day” on June 2, 2014. As part of this occasion, SIX:02 will offer women the chance to share their “SIX:02 Moment” and love for fitness with in-store events and
Dick’s Sets Grand Opening Celebration in Chicago
Dick's Sporting Goods is inviting the city of Chicago to their three-day grand opening. The celebration runs Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15 at the new location at The Maxwell (1100 S. Canal Street)…
Patagonia to Screen DamNation Documentary in 23 Cities
Patagonia will present free screenings in 23 cities on Thursday, June 5, of the award-winning, feature length documentary DamNation, which explores the sea change in American's attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders to the growing awa
FLW Announces New VP of Marketing
FLW, a major tournament-fishing organization, announced that Patterson Leeth will join FLW as vice president of marketing…
Industry Urged to Prepare for Possible West Coast Strike
A coalition of trade associations has released a letter it sent May 9 to the leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) urging them to conclude negotiations with terminal operators on the west coast or risk damaging the U.S economy.
Measure to Boost Background Check System Passes US House
An amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill will increase NICS funding by $19.5 million…
