ICE Seizes 58 Counterfeit MLB Product Websites
With the conclusion of Major League Baseball's 2011 World Series, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) have announc
Adidas Installs Virtual Footwear Wall
Adidas has installed a first of its kind, Virtual Footwear Wall, at its flagship London store, Oxford Street. The installation enables customers to pre-order new footwear via a fully interactive experience…
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Raises $520,000
The Skechers Foundation today announced that more than $520,000 was raised for children with special needs and education through its Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. The 2011 donations were significantly higher than last year's Pier to Pier Wal
Nike Launches Basketball Never Stops Campaign
To mark what is typically the start of the professional basketball season, Nike previewed its Basketball Never Stops campaign which made its prime time debut this Sunday, October 30. The first commercial of the campaign – entitled Spotlight – stars basket
Polartec Urges College Outdoor Clubs to Apply for $10K Grant
Polartec launched its Made Possible College Challenge, a contest aimed at collegiate outdoor programs and clubs that will award one school with $10,000 and Polartec apparel to support its outdoor programming…
Patagonia Footwear Furthers Commitment to Trail Running
Patagonia Footwear announced a larger focus on trail running for the Spring 2012 season that includes aligning with female ultra runner Krissy Moehl and Patagonia's Ultra Running Team. Working closely with Moehl and Ultra Team members, the company ha
LeMond Fitness Appoints Chief Financial Officer
LeMond Fitness, maker of cycling and fitness products, appointed Raymond Calvert as senior vice president and chief financial officer…
Mountain Hardwear Announces U.S. Field Sales Team Transition
Mountain Hardwear, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, announced the transition from an agency sales model to an in-house selling organization in the Northeast and Midwest United States and the addition of three new members to
NHL and USA Hockey Launch Come Play Hockey Month
The National Hockey League (NHL) and USA Hockey announced the inaugural Come Play Hockey Month initiative, a nationwide effort designed to increase participation in the sport of ice hockey in the U.S. Come Play Hockey Month is a component of the NHL'
Icebreaker Promotes Max Hofbauer to GM of Europe
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel maker, announced the new position of general manager – Europe and has appointed Max Hofbauer to the role, effective immediately. Hofbauer, who has been the company's Managing Director for Germany, Swede
Pale Morning Media Hires Katie Shackelford Holmes
Pale Morning Media, a public relations agency specializing in the outdoor world, added Katie Shackelford Holmes to its Vermont-based team….
Phiten Launches Basketball Campaign
Phiten, the maker of titanium necklaces for athletes, is launching an all new basketball campaign with elite players from the NBA in conjunction with the release of the new Phiten DUO Titanium Bracelet. Phiten brought together its NBA endorsers to form Te
September Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the United States were down 4.4 percent in September 2011 compared to September 2010. Public access play was down 4.1 percent for the month and private course activity was down 5.6 percent…
Orange 21’s President to Assume CEO Role
Orange 21, the parent of Spy Optic, said that effective Dec. 15, 2011, Carol Montgomery will join the company’s board of directors, making way for current President Michael Marckx to assume the additional role of CEO…
Big 5’s Q3 Profits Slump 15 Percent
Big 5 Sporting Goods said comps were flat due to challenging economic conditions in its markets. Earnings slid 14.7 percent but exceeded internal guidance. The retailer said it amended its credit facility to lower the interest rates it pays and extend the
