Camping Apparel and Gear Imports up 19 Percent Through May
Imports of camping apparel and gear for the first five months of the year rose 19 percent above their level for the same period last year. That was well ahead of imports of overall consumers goods or the larger toys, games and sporting goods category, whi
Wholesale Prices for Sporting and Athletics Goods Dip in June
Despite double-digit percentage increases in many intermediate goods and raw materials from a year ago, prices received by manufacturers of finished sporting and athletic goods declined in June from both May and June 2010, according to data released Thurs
Cushe Footwear Appoints VP of Sales
Cushe Footwear appointed Diana S. Dimitian as vice-president of sales, Cushe North America, effective immediately. Dimitian has given 14 years of service to Wolverine World Wide in several management roles, including most recently as senior director of sa
High 5 Sportswear Partners with PacWest Sports
High 5 Sportswear, a manufacturer of stock athletic uniforms and team apparel, announced a partnership with PacWest Sports & Marketing as independent sales representation for the Pacific Northwest sales territory. Based in Eugene, OR, PacWest will represe
OBIT: Under Armour’s Bill Hampton
Bill Hampton, Under Armour's senior director of professional leagues, died unexpectedly on his way to the airport after the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, according to the Baltimore Business Journal. The cause of death is undetermined…
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Board Member
Wolverine Worldwide appointed Nicholas T. Long to its board. Long, 52, is the chief executive officer of MillerCoors, a beverage company that is a joint venture between SABMiller and Molson Coors…
Commerce Dept: June Retail Sales Inch Up 0.1 Percent
The Commerce Department said Thursday that retail sales rose a modest 0.1 percent last month. That follows a 0.1 percent decrease in May, the first time in 11 months that sales fell.
Study Shows McDavid’s Ankle Braces Prevent Injuries
A pair of researchers at the University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine – Tim McGuine, PhD, ATC, and Dr. Alison Brooks conducted a study that showed that lace-up ankle braces, specifically the McDavid 195 Ultralight Ankle Brace, helps prevent ankle injuries
Nike Signs Kyrie Irving
Nike signed Kyrie Irving, the No. 1 pick in June's NBA Draft, to an endorsement deal…
Reebok is Launch Partner for Spotify in U.S.
Reebok joined Coca-Cola, Sprite, Chevrolet, Motorola, Sonos and The Daily as an exclusive launch partner of Spotify, a growing music service with 10 million users in Europe. The service was launched in the U.S. on Thursday…
Outdoor Retailer Erects New Exhibitor Pavilion
The New Exhibitor Pavilion will debut at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 in Salt Lake City, providing a dedicated area for 150 new exhibitors directly across from the Salt Palace's north entrance. An additional 50 first-time exhibitors will have
Sports Direct Sees 10.2 Percent Revenue Gain in Fiscal Year
Sports Direct International Plc, the U.K. sporting goods retailer, reported a decline in profit for its year ended April 24 despite a 10.2 percent growth in revenues and higher margins. Excluding exceptional items, underlying profit increased 33 percent f
KOA Reports Record Fourth of July Check-ins
Check-ins at KOA campgrounds on the Friday before the Fourth of July reached a record 21,092, up 3.4 percent from the previous single-day record set on comparable Friday a year ago the 475 KOA campgrounds in North America. The record check-ins indicate th
RECALL: DUI Weight and Trim Systems
Diving Unlimited International Inc. of San Diego has recalled about 1,454 units of its DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II due to a drowning hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.
Swix Sport USA Relocates to Larger Facility
Swix Sport USA, the supplier of accessories for the winter sports industry, has moved its entire operations to Haverhill, MA. The 65-year-old brand has outgrown its current location in Wilmington, MA is moving into an updated warehouse facility in Haverh
