Sof Sole Renews Sponsorship with Competitor Group
Sof Sole, a division of Implus, and The Competitor Group (CGI) announced that Sof Sole has renewed its partnership as the Official Insole of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. Sof Sole has been a part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Seri
Billabong Rejects Takeover bid
Billabong International Ltd. said Monday it has rejected a 765.3 million Australian dollar (US$821.4 million) takeover bid by U.S. private-equity firm TPG Capital, saying it doesn't reflect the company's value…
Vibram to Open FiveFingers Store and Brand Showroom in Boston
Vibram USA will be opening its first flaship store in the United States on Newbury Street in Boston, where consumers will be able to purchase FiveFingers shoes and learn more about the Vibram brand and its contribution to outdoor and lifestyle footwear…
Jordan Brand Gives Back to the Orlando Community
On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Jordan Brand, in association with the City of Orlando and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, kicked off NBA All-Star 2012 with a celebration at Jones High School in Orlando, FL. The Jordan Brand's corporate responsib
Former NSGA Director Ken Brown Passes Away
Ken Brown, former owner of Corbett’s Ski and SnowBoards and Corbett's Source for Sports in Oakville, Ontario, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Buffalo, N.Y. He was 81…
EyeBlack Partners with NFL’s Brian Urlacher
EyeBlack announced Feb. 23 that Chicago Bears All-Pro Linebacker, Brian Urlacher, has joined their team as a professional athlete ambassador. Urlacher will represent EyeBlack's solid black Original product line, which will be sold in special edition
Nike’s Foamposite One Galaxy Leads to Riots
Nike's launch of the $220 basketball shoe Foamposite One Galaxy last Friday resulted in a few riots outside shopping malls in Florida and Maryland…
Carhartt Joins B.A.S.S. as an Official Apparel Sponsor and Titles College Series
Carhartt has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with sport fishing industry leader, B.A.S.S. LLC. Carhartt is now the Official Apparel Sponsor and Official Supporting Sponsor of the annual Bassmaster Classic and two B.A.S.S.-owned circuits…
Accell Group ‘s 2011 Results Powered by e-Bikes Sales, Derby Cycle Stock Sale
Accell Group N.V., the Dutch bicycling company that recently acquired e-bike maker Currie Technologies of California, reported that revenues rose by 9 percent to €628.5 million partly on the back of rising sales of electric and sports bicycles, due
Outdoor and Fitness Products Contribute Half of Garmin’s Q4 Operating Income
Garmin Ltd.¡¯s said its strategy of developing or acquiring high-margin niche products, such as GPS devices for training dogs and watches for golfers, helped drive impressive growth at its Outdoor and Fitness segments in the fourth quarter. Outdoor and Fi
Thriving Costa and Native Sales Boosting Margins at A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross Company said growth at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, continues to boost profits and sales…
Lack of Snow Greatly Slows Pace of Reservations for Spring Skiing
A lack of snow dramaticlaly slowed the pace of reservations at western mountain resorts in January, according to the most recent data from Mountain Travel Research Program, or MTRiP.
Pon Holdings Adds Cervélo to Emerging Bicycle Group
Pon Holdings acquired Cervélo Cycles of Toronto, marking the second instance of a large European cycling company buying a North American cycle brand in as many months…
Italy’s Bianchi Buys Major Stake in Australian Distributor
Italian bicycle maker FIV Edoardo Bianchi SpA has acquired a significant minority stake in Sport Outdoor Leisure Australia Pty Ltd (SOLA), its exclusive distributor in Australia and one of Australia’s most prominent distributors of outdoor brands an
Jordan Sues Chinese Company Over Use of Name
Basketball legend Michael Jordan has filed suit in a Chinese court against Qiaodan Sports Company Limited, a Chinese sportswear and footwear manufacturer, for unauthorized use of his name. Nike is reportedly not involved in the lawsuit…
