Another California Lawmaker Proposes Ski Safety Bill
Another California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would mandate safety measures at the state's ski resorts, according to a report by SFgate.com. The latest bill would require ski areas to publish reports on injuries and deaths, install padding s
Curtis Hopkins Named Conservationist of the Year
Mississippi Wildlife Federation has selected Curtis Hopkins, Ph.D., as the 2009 Conservationist of the Year. Hopkins, Director of Ducks Unlimited’s Southern Region, has been contributing to conservation for nearly 40 years…
New Era Cap Reaches Agreement to Keep Derby, NY Plant Open
The New Era Cap Company announced a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) to retain New Era's Derby, NY plant as the company's sole U.S. manufacturing facility. If the agreement is ratified, New Era said it will cl
Golfsmith Expands Store Plans for 2010
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. plans to open four new stores in 2010 and retrofit several additional stores…
K-Swiss And Trek Team Up To Form Elite Triathlon Team
K-Swiss and Trek Bicycle announced the formation of the 2010 Trek/K-Swiss Triathlon Team. The joint venture between Trek and K-Swiss brings together nine of the world's top international Ironman and Ironman 70.3 athletes…
NSGA: Athletic Footwear ASP Rose 3% in 2009
The average price point for athletic footwear in 2009 rose 3.0% to $45.04 from 2008, indicating retailers did not resort to widespread discounting to move inventory, according to preliminary data from NSGA…
Columbia Sportswear Names VP, Global Apparel, Accessories and Equipment
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Susan S. Parham as vice president of global apparel, accessories and equipment for the Columbia brand, succeeding Mark Koppes who has left the company to pursue other interests…
Fila Enters Sock License
Fila has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with PS Brands, LLC for the design and distribution of socks in the United States…
Record Sponsors for SGMA’s National Health Through Fitness Day
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) said that so far, a record total of 40 companies have agreed to be sponsors of the the 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day (www.getinvolved.sgma.com) in our nation's capital. The big da
Eastbay and SportsSignup Create Fundraising Website
Eastbay and SportsSignup have partnered to create an all-in-one sports fundraising and online registration service. The new service, called MySportsStore – Powered by Eastbay, allows sports organizations to become their own retail merchants and provides t
NRF Forecasts 2.5% Increase in Retail Sales for 2010
The National Retail Federation released its 2010 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales will increase 2.5% from last year. According to its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook report, influential economic indicators such as the housing marke
Leupold Launches Tactical Optics Division
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has launched a new Tactical Optics Division with dedicated engineering and project management support the company said will meet the needs of the modern warfighter…
Shoe Carnival Secures New Bank Agreement
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced the successful completion of a new revolving credit facility. The new credit agreement provides for up to $50 million in loans and commercial and standby letters of credit through April 30, 2013…
Ritchey Design Appoints North American Sales Director
Ritchey Design, Inc. promoted Kendall Young to the newly created position of North American director of sales for both Ritchey and Syncros brands…
Spyder Names European Merchandiser
Fashion and outerwear industry veteran Loredana Venturi has been named Spyder's European Merchandiser. Her responsibility is to identify and articulate trends in fashion, price points, brands and retailers throughout Europe and communicate her findin
