Johnson Outdoors Acquires LakeMaster Brand
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. announced it has acquired the assets of Waypoint Technologies, maker of LakeMaster, a leading brand of high definition electronic lake charts among Northern US anglers…
Sport Footwear Sales Up in Mid-Singles in June
June is not historically an important month for Sport Footwear sales, as it is a transition month from spring into back-to-school. June does not see a lot of new product introductions, and is mostly driven by sandal sales and clearance…
Johnson Outdoors Acquires LakeMaster Brand
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. announced it has acquired the assets of Waypoint Technologies, maker of LakeMaster, a leading brand of high definition electronic lake charts among Northern US anglers…
Vail Resorts Sees E-Commerce Plans Fast Tracked by DotCom Acquisition
Specialty Sports Venture (SSV), the retail/rental arm of Vail Resorts Inc, took the fast lane to e-commerce last week by acquiring Outdoor Outlet, LLC. The Appleton, WI company owns and operates www.O2GearShop.com, a rapidly growing online retailer of out
Universities to Wear LeBron James Gear Under Sponsorship Deal
LeBron James has struck sponsorship deals with Ohio State, Kentucky and Miami to wear his Nike-branded gear, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports…
Adidas Group Launches Venture Capital Fund
In its bid to overtake Nike by 2015, Adidas Group has fully backed Hydra Ventures, a new venture capital firm that will create and develop new consumer brands in the apparel, footwear and sports related areas…
Equip Acquires Lowe Alpine, Will Revive Apparel Line
UK-based Equip Outdoor Technologies, which owns the Rab outdoor apparel brand, agreed to purchase the Lowe Alpine backpacks brand and all its associated assets for an undisclosed amount. The deal comes a year after Lowe Alpine filed the Italian equivalent
Skullcandy, Inc. Sets IPO Range and Share Offering
In a sign that initial public offering plans at Skullcandy are progressing, the maker of audio headphones and accessories targeting the action sports and outdoor lifestyle space indicated that it plans to sell 8.33 million shares in its IPO at between $17
Suffer in Negotiations to Acquire Sports Facility Manufacturer
Suffer, the MMA brand, announced the company has entered into negotiations for the acquisition of a West Coast sports facility manufacturer…
Li Ning Sees Sales and Margins Sliding in First Half
Li Ning Co Ltd., China's biggest sporting goods maker, said it expects revenue to decline 5 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago as it moves to revamp distribution channels…
Levi’s Introduces Men’s Commuter Cycling Products
The Levi's brand introduced Commuter by Levi's – clothing designed and optimized specifically for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist. The apparel line will be available at independent bike shops in major cities, Levi's Stores and Urban
Study: Obesity Epidemic at Historical Rates
Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to a new study from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Twelve states now have obesity rates abo
Bushnell Outdoor Forms Eyewear Division
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics, outdoor accessories and premium eyewear, announced the creation of the Bushnell Eyewear Division, a new segment of the company that will oversee the Bollé, Bollé Safety, Cébé and Serengeti eyewear bra
WFSGI Inks MMG Agreement
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) extended its partnership with Messe Mûnchen GmbH (MMG), the organizer of the International Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion…
SGMA Announces Product Integrity Program
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) announced its partnership with Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, a provider in quality assurance and supply-chain risk management solutions…
