SportsOneSource Announces 2011 SGB 40 Under 40 Honorees
The SportsOneSource Group is pleased to announce the honorees for the fourth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year's list again contains individuals from all corners of the sporting good industry who are recognized as leaders making a difference i
Polyconcept Buys Canada’s Trimark Sportswear
Polyconcept North America, a division of promotional products supplier Polyconcept, has acquired Trimark Sportswear Group. Based in Toronto, Trimark has been one of Canada's leading apparel suppliers to the promotional and corporate markets for over
Franklin Sports Enters Licensing Agreement with Marvel
Franklin Sports reached a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to develop a collection of sporting goods featuring Marvel's legendary super heroes Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers…
McDavid Signs Second Endurance Team Athlete
Ultrarunner Todd Braje officially signed on as the newest McDavid USA Team Athlete. He joins Tim Long…
OIA Laments Budget Deal’s Impact on Public Lands
Outdoor Industry Association and The Conservation Alliance said the 2011 budget agreement passed by Congress Thursday will curb job growth in the outdoor recreation industry. The agreement defunded the Obama administration’s Wild Lands policy and cu
Darn Tough’s Ric Cabot To Appear on CNBC Friday Morning
Darn Tough Vermont founder and owner Ric Cabot will appear live during CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” show Friday morning (April 15) as a member of the CNBC Small Business Council to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing small b
Ames Adventure Outfitters To Rep Beal and Grivel Lines
Liberty Mountain has added Ames Adventure Outfitters to represent its Beal ropes and Grivel carbiner brands in the Midwest states of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin…
Brunton Launches Revamped Web Site
Brunton Outdoor updated and upgraded their website www.BruntonOutdoor.com with simplified navigation for finding gear, a “News and Reviews” section for quick Brunton updates, and a much improved image library for speedy image downloading by re
Boa Rebrands to Reflect Expansion into Non-footwear Applications
Boa Technology has changed its patented technology name from “Boa Lacing System” to “Boa Closure System” to reflect its recent expansion into non-footwear applications, including medical braces and helmets…
Boa Technology Changes Names of Closure System
Boa Technology, creators of the Boa Lacing System, announced recently that it has changed its patented technology name from “Boa Lacing System” to “Boa Closure System.”…
Hi-Tec’s Liquid Mountaineering Video Spurs Mythbuster’s Episode
Hi-Tec's Liquid Mountaineering video, which has been downloaded nearly 10 million times on YouTube, will be the focus of an episode of The Discovery Channel's popular MythBusters program…
Anker to Testify before House Appropriations Subcommittee on LWCF Cuts
Conrad Anker will appear Friday, April 15 before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, the Environment and Related Agencies to ask them to restore $149 million in funding cut from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as part of last we
Social Networking Sites Not Yet Capturing Product Research Traffic
Despite the popularity of Facebook and Twitter, only 7 percent of respondents to a recent survey said they look for product reviews from friends on social networking sites, according to Lightspeed Research…
American Rec Moving Isis from Vermont to Boulder
American Rec is moving Isis, which it acquired 14 months ago, from Burlington, VT to Boulder, CO so Isis can take better advantage of the growing talent pool American Rec has developed in Boulder for its other outdoor brands. Isis president, co-founder, a
Stephen Murray Steps Down as Global President of the Urban Outfitters Brand
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced the resignation of Stephen Murray from his position as global president of the Urban Outfitters Brand. Murray, who joined Urban in May 2010, was formerly president of VF Action Sports Coalition and former president of Vans
