Conservation Alliance Adds 15 Members Since August
Fifteen outdoor industry companies have joined The Conservation Alliance since August, 2009. This growth strengthens the organization as conservation opportunities flourish throughout the US and Canada…
Jordan Brand Donates $75,000 to Dallas High Schools
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike Inc., donated $75,000 to local Dallas High Schools at its All Star Community Event Featuring Team Jordan Athletes. Dallas-native Michael Crabtree and Gold Medal Paralympian April Holmes surprised thousands of students from
Nation’s Best Sports Names ATK Vendor of the Year
Nation's Best Sports (NBS) recently recognized ATK as its Vendor of the Year at its Spring Semi-Annual Market February 4-8, 2010 in Ft. Worth Texas, with appreciation for their efforts on behalf of its membership…
NBA Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Nike
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has extended its sponsorship agreements with Chinese electrical appliance company Haier and Nike…
Reebok Summer Championships Cancelled After Losing Sponsor
Citing the loss of title sponsorship, ever-increasing facility costs and the general overall economic condition of the country, tournament officials announced today that they will no longer be able produce the annual Reebok Summer Championships, the natio
Kenneth Cole Pre-Announces Strong Fourth Quarter Results
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. announced that it will exceed prior earnings guidance by approximately 15 cents per share for operating performance in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 due to a stronger than anticipated holiday season. Net revenue
Shimano’s 2009 Profits Plunge on 20.6% Sales Decline
Shimano Inc. said net income plunged 62% in 2009 to $103 million on a 20.6% decline in sales to $2 billion. The company said it appeared inventory reduction had run its course at the retail level in bicycling, while the U.S. fishing market turned the cor
REI’s Earnings More Than Double in 2009
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
Quiksilver Appoints Paul Speaker to its Board
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Paul Speaker has been appointed to the Quiksilver Board of Directors effective immediately…
SkirtSports Appoints Public Relations Firm
SkirtSports, the women's fitness apparel maker, has signed Los Angeles-based SnL Communications as its public relations agency of record effective February 1, 2010…
Gait Lacrosse, Trilogy Announce Partnership
Gait Lacrosse, a manufacturer of lacrosse gear and equipment, announced its sponsorship of Trilogy Lacrosse, The Leader in Lacrosse Education…
Nike N7 Expands Funding to Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Nike announced the expansion of its N7 Program to Aboriginal communities in Canada. For over 10 years, the N7 Program has provided youth with access to sport in Native American communities across the U.S. through grants, surface donations, product creatio
WHAM-O Partmers with Sprig, Launches WHAM-O Jr.
WHAM-O, Inc. has joined forces with Colorado-based Sprig Toys, Inc. to offer an line of battery-free, kid-powered preschool products under the new WHAM-O Jr. brand…
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of Genmar Assets
Platinum Equity announced that it has completed the acquisition of several boat brands and related assets from Genmar Holdings, Inc., through a transaction conducted under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District
Boy Scouts Kick off Centennial with Traveling Exhibit
As part of its centennial celebration this year, Boy Scouts of America has launched “Adventure Base 100,” a 10,000-square-foot interactive campus featuring immersive and exciting Scout-related experiences that will travel to 40 major markets..
