Worth Sports Named NBS Vendor of the Year
Worth Sports was named the 2010 Vendor of the Year by Nation's Best Sports (NBS), the sporting goods buying group…
Rab Hires California Reps
Technical outdoor apparel manufacturer Rab added Sierra del Oro Trading Company to its sales roster covering the southwest, effectively splitting the territory into two parts, including northern California and northern Nevada, and southern California, sou
Judge Rules that Cheerleading is Not a Sport
A federal judge in Connecticut ruled that cheerleading may not be considered a varsity sport for purposes of complying with federal gender-equity law. The judge ruled that cheerleading was deemed too “disorganized” for full sporting status and declared a
West 49 Sets Merger Approval Meeting
West 49 Inc said it received an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to proceed with a special shareholders' meet to consider the Canadian retailer's proposed takeover by Australia's Billabong International Ltd…
Fish Habitat Benefits From More Than $3 Million in Funding
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide more than $3.3 million to support 68 fish habitat projects in 36 states across the nation under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP), according to a recent release…
Fruit of the Loom Creates 600 Jobs in Kentucky
Steve Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, visited the Bowling Green headquarters of Fruit of the Loom to celebrate the near completion of the company's expansion of its facility. The expansion includes the relocation of all sales, marketing and manage
Traditions Taps Kresser As VP of Sales and Marketing
Traditions Firearms has named Mark Kresser Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Kresser will be a key member of the Traditions Leadership Team working closely with president, Tom Hall to strategize sales and marketing efforts…
Sports Direct FY10 Profits Soar
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported profits increased more than tenfold after achieving record revenue in the year to the end of April. Revenues grew 6.2%…
OIA Lauds Passage of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Passed
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) says it is lauding the recent passage of the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, better known as the miscellaneous tariff bill, or MTB (H.R. 4380)…
Birki’s Hires 50 Years of Sales Management Talent
Birki's, a lifestyle comfort brand added Doug Chandler and Terry Bastis as new members of its US sales team. Combined, Chandler and Bastis bring 50 plus years of shoe industry expertise…
Infinity Partners with CLC on MascotWear Collection
Infinity Headwear and Apparel, Inc. announced a partnership with The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), an IMG Company, to launch an exclusive MascotWear collection focused on collegiate mascot-inspired apparel…
ZiGi Hires Andy Petersen as President
ZiGi hired Andy Petersen as president of the brand effective
July 1. Petersen joins the ZiGi team with over two decades of sales and footwear industry experience with brands such as Nordstrom, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger and most recently as senior vice pre
Action Sports Weekend at Downtown Disney District
TAVIK the surf lifestyle brand, is teaming up with the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim on its Action Sports Weekend, from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, July 25. Quiksilver, DC Shoes, The Board Factory and Coppertone are also planning activities to light
American Council on Exercise: Study Finds Toning Shoes Don’t Work as Promised
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), the organization that certifies fitness professionals, released what it believes is the first independent study on toning shoes. Results showed no evidence to suggest that the shoes help wearers exercise more intens
Fundraiser for Bicycling Hall of Fame Set for Next Week
The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame will be the beneficiary of a live auction fundraiser at Lifeboat Event’s DealerCamp in Park City, Utah next month. The hall of fame recently moved to Davis, CA., where it will house its collection of bicycles, photogr
