Texas Cuts 2012 Budget for State Parks and Wildlife
The 2012 budget approved last week by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission cuts funding for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by 21.5 percent…
Peter Millar Looks to Expand Collegiate Licenses
Peter Millar is launching a premium collection of collegiate sportswear, which is licensed by The Collegiate Licensing company, beginning this fall with The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Peter Millar is planning to expand the Collegiate Colle
Schutt Sports Becomes Official Helmet for UT-Dallas
Schutt Sports has been named the Official Batter’s Helmet for the University of Texas – Dallas…
Rawlings Partners with SmartSports
SmartSports has partnered with Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. to supply its SmartKage technology systems with high-performance baseball equipment for all of SmartKage's network locations…
Warrior Signs Lacrosse Superstar Paul Rabil
Warrior has signed 2011 MLL Champions Boston Cannons midfielder and 2011 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) MVP Paul Rabil to lead its roster of sponsored lacrosse players. Effective immediately, Rabil will wear and use Warrior gear on the field, while training,
Brunswick Sells Sealine To Investment Group
Brunswick Corporation has sold its Sealine brand of boats, based in Kidderminster, UK, to The Oxford Investment Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The company is currently determining the amount of restructuring charge associated with t
Li Ning’s Profits Slide 50 Percent in First Half
Li Ning Co Ltd. reported a 50 percent drop in its first half profit on a 4.8 percent decline in sales. The Chinese-athletic footwear and apparel giant said the operating environment is expected to remain challenging due to intensifying competition among
Washington’s Discover Pass Sales Neared $3 Million in First Six Weeks
During the first six weeks of sales, the new Discover Pass raised $2,914,434 in revenue to support state parks and other public recreation lands in the state of Washington. The $30 Discover Pass is meant to replace $65 million in annual funding from the g
Trigger Point Performance Acquires Cool Palms, LLC
Trigger Point Performance has officially acquired Cool Palms LLC, the provider of thermoregulation products for athletes…
Currie Technologies Names Bockin to IBD Sales Post
Currie Technologies, a leading US maker of electric bicycles, has hired bicycle industry veteran, Russell Bockin as national sales manager, IBD sales.
Outdoor Industry Reprimands Utah Congressional Delegation
In an open letter, Petzl, Black Diamond Inc. and more than two dozen other outdoor companies and organizations asked Utah's Congressional delegation to stop supporting proposals that cut funding for key conservation and recreation programs and end pr
Sports Authority Removes Candy from All Stores
Sports Authority is removing all candy products from their 465 stores to better promote healthy lifestyles. The retailer will continue selling PowerBar, Clif/Luna, Honey Singers, Nature Valley and a variety of other energy bars and sports nutrition items.
Consumer Spending Rebounds, Up 0.8 Percent in July
The Commerce Department said consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July, representing a rebound after sliding 0.1 percent in June. The rise in spending matched the increase in February as the largest since summer 2009…
Moving Comfort Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Moving Comfort announced their 2011 Support Your Girls Campaign in honor of October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the month of October, Moving Comfort will donate one dollar for every sports bra sold online at www.movingcomfort.com, as we
Jack Wolfskin Expects 2011 Sales to Surpass Euro 350 Million
Jack Wolfskin projected growth of more than 20 percent for the fiscal year 2011, ending Sept. 30, with sales of more than €350 million. Contributing to the growth are significant increases in the apparel, footwear and equipment categories as well as
