North Face Settles with South Butt
The North Face and The South Butt, a parody apparel manufacturer founded by a University of Missouri freshman, settled out of court Friday. Terms were not disclosed…
Delaware Jury Finds in Favor of Titleist in Patent Dispute
A long standing patent dispute has concluded with a Delaware courtroom finding in favor of the Acushnet Company, maker of the Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.
NSSF Calls on Senators Lieberman, Dodd to Support Firearms Excise Tax Reform Bill
Following last week's announcement that the Marlin Firearms Factory in North Haven (CT) was leaving the state and taking with it hundreds of jobs, the National Shooting Sports Foundation said it renewed earlier calls for Sens. Joseph Lieberman (D-Con
Golf Datatech Releases Apparel Numbers for January
Golf Datatech released the Golf Apparel Market Report for the third straight month, offering detailed information from January sales regarding on- and off-course golf apparel…
Hi-Tec Reaches Canada Distribution Deal
Hi-Tec Sports announced its strategic alliance with Black Knight Canada in distributing court shoes in the Canadian market…
China Factories Challenged by Costs
A small but increasing number of foreign companies in China plan to relocate plants inland or outside the country because of rising labor and logistics costs, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai showed…
The Conservation Alliance Disburses $400,000 in Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $400,000 to 15 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s first funding disbursal for 2010. Since the organization’s founding in 198
Golf Rounds Played Down in February
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 21.6% in February 2010 compared to February 2009. Public Access play was down 20.9% for the month and Private Course activity was down 23.4%. A total of 2915 courses are represented in this
Gap to Test First Athleta Store
Gap Inc. plans to open its first Athleta store in Strawberry Village Shopping Center in Mill Valley, CA, in late spring. According to the North Bay Business Journal, Gap recently began advertising for workers to test Athleta stores in the San Fransisco ar
Sports Direct Drops Takeover Bid for Blacks Leisure
Sports Direct said it was pulling back its offer to acquire Blacks Leisure over fears that key suppliers would not support Blacks if it took control. Sports Direct earlier this week blamed Blacks of leaking the names of suppliers that were unwilling to do
Supermarket, Coke Bottler Raise Maintenance Money for California Beaches
A supermarket chain and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern California have partnered to raise money to help cash-strapped California State Parks pay for beach clean-up, dune restoration, recycling and maintenance efforts…
Vans Partners with Majestic Athletic on MLB Shoes
Vans has teamed with sister company Majestic Athletic and Major League Baseball Properties to introduce a limited-edition line of baseball-themed shoes. The Vans Opening Day Collection will be available only at select Vault by Vans retailers…
Gregory Mountain Products Launches Website for Chinese Customers
Gregory Mountain Products launched a version of its web site this week tailored for the Chinese market with text in simplified Chinese. Gregory said it collaborated with CORA, the China Outdoor Retail Association, to develop the site, which is just the la
Bauer Hockey Recalls 127,000 Units in U.S. and Canada
Bauer Hockey is voluntarily recalling 127,000 children's hockey sticks, shafts, and blades in the U.S. and Canada. The recall will affect approximately 67,000 products in the U.S. and 60,000 in Canada. The recall is being issued after recommendation
Erik Specht Becomes Cerf Products President
Cerf Products Inc., the outdoor and hunting gear line recently acquired by AmeriBag, appointed Erik Specht as its president. Specht was formerly president at Mountainsmith…