Reebok to Refund $25M for Toning Shoe Claims
Reebok International Ltd. will refund $25 million to consumers that bought the athletic wear maker's toning shoes or apparel as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over deceptive advertising, the agency announced Wednesday. The sho
Teva Hires Ryan Erickson as U.S. VP of Sales
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, appointed Ryan Erickson as Teva's domestic sales vice president. Erickson has 19 years of footwear industry experience, primarily in sales management, having held sales positions at The Rockport Compan
Coca-Cola Awards $175,000 to Three State Parks
Coca-Cola America named Oak Park in Minot, N.D. the winner of its second annual America Is Your Park campaign, which drew more than 13 million votes. Coca-Cola collaborated with the National Park Foundation, America’s State Parks and the National Re
OBIT: Spalding’s Scott Creelman
Scott Creelman, former CEO of Spalding Sports Worldwide, died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 68 years old…
Sports Distributors of Canada Presents Supplier of the Year Awards
Sports Distributors of Canada said Adidas was awarded the Footwear Supplier of the Year, Columbia received the Apparel Supplier of the Year, and Easton Sports Canada was recipient of the Hard Goods Supplier of the Year…
Footzyrolls Debut’s New Sports Division
Footzyrolls, the maker of compact, foldable, footwear, will make their debut in fine golf shops and resorts this fall with its first golf footwear collection…
MTI Adventurewear Provides ACA with SUP Life Jackets
MTI Adventurewear has partnered with the American Canoe Association (ACA) to provide inflatable belt pack life jackets to support the inaugural SUP Summit this weekend in Lexington, KY and ACA's new Level 1 & 2 Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor Certifi
Study Finds Risks and Benefits from Vibram FiveFingers
American Council on Exercise (ACE) said an independent study on Vibram FiveFingers found that while the glove-like shoes may be beneficial for those who suffer from chronic running injuries, using Vibrams and barefoot-style shoes for running can pose addi
South Korean Firms Developing eVent Fabrics for Military and Consumer Markets
GE is collaborating with Kolon Fashion Material (KFM) on a wide range of membranes that KFM will use in laminate production to supply the Republic of Korea Military and the consumer market. The alliance will allow brands to pair GE membranes with a range
Chipkos Footwear Extends Rain Forest Initiative to Shopify
Chipkos the eco-friendly sandal company, announced the adoption of over one million square feet of rain forest after the first week of its newly launched online storefront hosted by Shopify…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Launches Video Contest on Facebook
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has launched the “Why I Deserve to Win a Kayak” video contest on Facebook in a bid to grow its social media community and engage participants in convincing viewers why they deserve to win a kayak by Native Watercr
Smith and Wesson Promotes Debney to CEO Post
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said that in in accordance with the company's management succession planning process, P. James Debney has been appointed president, chief executive officer, and a member of the board of directors, effective immedia
Barcelona Players Slowed by Sweat-absorbing Nike Jerseys
Barcelona, the soccer club, has complained to Nike that its jerseys absorb so much moisture that it slows them down. Citing the Spanish newspaper El Pais, the Associated Press reported that Barcelona players claim the jerseys tend to double in weight by h
Olympia Sports Plots Mid-Atlantic Expansion
Olympia Sports, a regional sporting goods retailer with 193 stores throughout the Northeast, plans to open its first store in the mid-Atlantic region. The Warrenton, VA store is the first of 11 new stores planned throughout the northeast by Thanksgiving,
Eddie Bauer Sponsors AMGA Advance Alpine Guide Course
Eddie Bauer signed on as the official sponsor of American Mountain Guides Association 's Advanced Alpine Guide Course and Aspirant Exam. As a program sponsor, Eddie Bauer will help subsidize tuition costs, keeping the price of enrollment attainable,
