Remington Parent Creates Office of Chairman of the Board of Directors, Names Blystone to Post
Freedom Group, Inc. reported that as of August 11, 2010, its Board of Directors formed an Office of the Chairman and named John B. Blystone as its new Chairman of the Board…
Western Fly Fishing Rep Agencies Merge
Sundown River Products, a manufacturers representative of outdoor sporting goods including Aire/Outcast Inflatables in Boise and Brooks Montgomery Sales & Marketing of Salmon, ID have merged, according to a report published by IdahoStatesman.com…
Glock Settles Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Glock said it has settled a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Austrian Sporting Arms, Inc. and ISSC Handels GmbH…
Saucony to Sponsor Seattle Marathon
Saucony, Inc. announced its four-year exclusive footwear and apparel sponsorship of the Seattle Marathon…
Saks Loss Narrows on Higher Sales
Saks Inc. cut its second-quarter loss to $32.2 million, or 21 cents per share, in the quarter ended July 31 from a loss of $54.5 million or 39 cents per share, a year ago. The results include after-tax charges of 8 cents per share for the closing of two s
Xenith Partners with Snoop Youth Football League
Xenith announced its partnership with the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL). The partnership will provide the SYFL, in its entirety, access to Xenith Academy, a comprehensive risk reduction curriculum designed to deliver both innovation and education to
Finish Line Promotes Sato to President
The Finish Line, Inc. appointed Samuel M. Sato as president and chief merchandising officer. Sato, who has been with Finish Line since 2007, previously served as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer. Steven Schreibman, formerly at Nationw
David Beckham Named Spokesman for EA SPORTS Active 2
EA SPORTS signed David Beckham as brand ambassador for EA SPORTS Active 2, its answer to the Wii Fit…
Groupe Royer to Distribute New Balance in France, Germany and Benelux
New Balance announced that Groupe Royer, a multi-brand distributor headquartered in France, will assume distribution rights for the brand's footwear and apparel in France, Germany and Benelux…
Former Surfing Champion Sued Over Billabong Shares
Former surfing champion Mark Occhilupo is being sued by his former accountant over Billabong shares he acquired as part of an endorsement deal…
U.K. Study: Sports Playing Bigger Role in Economy
According to a study from Sheffield Hallam University for Sport England, sport now plays a bigger part in England's economy than at any time for the last 25 years The study for Sport England claims sport now accounted for 2.3% of all consumer spendin
Osprey Buys Carbon Offsets in 12-Month Deal
Osprey Packs, Inc. is purchasing carbon offsets through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to offset the impact of employee travel and product shipping. Through a 12-month agreement, the company will offset an estimated 261.80 Metric Tons of CO2 for
Interbike Fashion Show Expands
Interbike is expanding its fashion show to include more entries from a growing number of companies outside of the mainstream bicycling community and target high fashion, recreation, urban and family cyclists…
Orange 21 Sees 5% Q2 Revenue Gain
Orange 21, the owner of Spy Optic, reported sales increased 5% to $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 from $9.1 million a year ago. Sales have increased for both goggles and sunglasses, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchang
OBIT: W. Leonard Brooks
W. Leonard Brooks passed away August 17th in Boca Raton Florida at the age of 84. He was the founder and President of Brooks Sporting Goods which operated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area…
