Nike Sues Over Supposed Lombardi Speech
Nike, Inc. is reportedly suing a businessman who licenses the words and images of famous deceased people for breach of contract…
Anchor Blue Appoints VP of Marketing
Anchor Blue appointed Erik Forsell as vice president of marketing. He was formerly VP of brand development at La Jolla Group…
VF Corp. To Boost Marketing to Support Outdoor and Action Sports Brands Growth
VF Corp. will use television advertising during the holidays for the first time this year in a bid to expose people in China and other select overseas markets to The North Face brand, the company’s CEO Eric Wiseman said last week at the Telsey Advis
Escalade Sees Upswing in Q1 Sales
Escalade, Inc. was one of the first vendors to report results for the 2010 first quarter and has set a pretty strong pace for others to follow…
Yakima Appoints Southwest Reps
Yakima named RideRep Group, based in Escondido, California, as sales agency for the Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada territories…
Giant Manufacturing Co. To Build New Green Facility in China
These days, focusing on the green movement often times seems like just another means of turning a profit…
Ironman Sets New Rules on Swim Apparel
Similar to the decision FINA made last summer regarding swimwear in international competition, the World Triathlon Corporation has announced rule changes for wetsuits set to take affect in September 2010 which they say will level the playing field and sta
GSI Commerce Appoints Jim MacIntyre to Lead E-commerce Technology
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Jim MacIntyre will assume leadership of the company's global e-commerce technology products and services business…
Perry Ellis Eyes Golf Growth
Perry Ellis International, speaking at the Telsey Advisory Group Consumer Conference, touted its numerous growth initiatives in golf…
Paddlesports Season Starts with a Roar
With the last of the big three early season consumer shows – Canoecopia, Paddlesport 2010, and the New England Paddlesports Show – concluded, 2010 looks to be shaping up as a comeback year for paddlesports in the Eastern U.S…
OBIT: George Nissen
George Nissen, former American gymnast and inventor of the modern trampoline, died at the age of 96 on April 7 due to complications from pneumonia at UC San Diego Thornton Hospital in La Jolla…
SportScanInfo: March Outdoor Retail Sales Continue to Gain Momentum
Fiscal 2010 started off strong for outdoor and snow sports sales across the country and March continues to show even stronger results…
Callaway Golf Sees First Quarter Upside
Hoping to rebound from a fiscal 2009 that saw sales fall 15.0% in a bleak golf environment, Callaway Golf Company estimated net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 would reach approximately $303 million – which would represent an increase of 11% co
Puma Looks to Decrease Environmental “Paw” Print
In a move that could potentially revolutionize the way footwear and apparel are packaged and shipped, Puma has launched the next phase of its long-term sustainability program with what they call a “Clever Little Bag”, set to intro in the secon
West Marine Sees Warm Weather, Big Tickets Boost Q1
West Marine, Inc. management said they were “very pleased” with sales results for their fiscal first quarter ended April 3, boasting an 8.5% sales increase on surging comps and increased demand for big-ticket items like boats, motors and elect
