OBIT: Roger Buchika, 67, Passes
Former competitive ski champion and retailer Roger Buchika of Atkinson, NH died Dec. 18 at the age of 67. A dominant skier as an undergraduate at Middlebury College in Vermont, Buchika went on to become one the sports biggest advocates and promoters in Ne
New Air Jordans Cause US-Wide Riot Frenzy
The release of Nike's new Air Jordan Concord sneakers triggered mayhem at retailers across the country, with police being called to many locations. In cities from North Carolina to Washington state, crowds pushed, fought or rushed the doors to buy th
180s to Launch Winter Apparel
180s, known for its Tec Touch technology for gloves and patented Ear Warmer design, is launching performance winter apparel with the introduction of its proprietary QuantumHeat thermal performance technology. The Baltimore-based company is also unveilin
Cervélo Enters Financing Agreement with Pon Holdings BV
Cervélo has entered into a financing arrangement with Pon Holdings BV, according to a one-paragraph announcement posted on the Canadian bike makers website Dec. 23. In addition, Cervélo and Pon have signed a Letter of Intent that enables both parties to a
Sears to Close 100-120 Stores After Lackluster Holiday Sales
Sears Holdings Corp plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores after poor sales during the holidays, the most crucial time of year for retailers. In an internal memo Tuesday to employees, CEO and President Lou D'Ambrosio said that the
OluKai Partners with TEDxMaui
In an effort to support wide-scale, worldwide social innovation while also strengthening regional collaboration in Hawai'i, OluKai, the ocean lifestyle footwear brand, will be partnering with TEDxMaui, an independently produced version of the globall
TwoTen Pilots Holiday Giving Program
To help fulfill holiday wishes for families in need, BBC International LLC, Collective Brands Inc. (Performance Lifestyle Group), Ecco, and Deer Stags Concepts, along with YP210 New York (Young Professionals for TwoTen), partnered with TwoTen to launch a
Blacks Leisure Headed Toward Asset Sale
Blacks Leisure’s stock price plunged early Friday after it confirmed that no investors have emerged in recent weeks to buy its shares, indicating the U.K.’s largest specialty outdoor retailer will be sold off in pieces…
Jetboil Promtes Insiders to COO and RandD Posts
Jetboil promoted Steven Brooks to the post of chief operating officer and John Peretti to the position of director of research and development. Brooks had served as chief financial officer and Peretti as product programs manager at the company…
Jetboil Expands Management Team
Jetboil, Incorporated, a leader in the outdoor cooking category, has named Steven Brooks as chief operating officer and John Peretti as director of research and development…
Xenith to Sponsor Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
Xenith has been named the official helmet of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, which will feature one hundred of the nation's most elite high school football players divided into East vs. West teams. The game will take place at Chase Field in Pho
Outdoor Recreation Group Acquires Timber Hawk Packs
The Outdoor Recreation Group, a leader in soft goods in the hunting space, has acquired Timber Hawk, a backpack start-up out of Salt Lake City…
Asics to Sponsor Honda LA Marathon
Asics America Corporation announced its partnership with the Honda LA Marathon as the official apparel and footwear sponsor. This will be Asics’ first sponsorship of the iconic “Stadium to the Sea” race that will take place Sunday, Mar. 18, 2012…
Beach Volleyball Rebranded Sand Volleyball
Beach volleyball, which has grown into a popular Olympic sport, is being rebranded as “sand volleyball” at the collegiate and high school levels. The move has been approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and American Volleyball Coaches As
Cutters and McDavid Partner on Gloves Line
Cutters Gloves has partnered with McDavid to develop the first padded lineman glove with HexPad…
