Nike Releases Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report
Nike Inc released its fiscal 2007 to 2009 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report which outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy from a risk management, philanthropic and compliance model to a long-term strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, tr
Philadelphia University Student Win OR Design Competition
On Saturday January 23, Faith Anderson, a design student from Philadelphia University, was named the winner of the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Project OR…
REI Names Smith Optics Vendor Partner of the Year for 2009
REI named Smith Optics, Inc. as its 2009 Vendor Partner of the Year at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. REI cited “shared values, product inspiration and innovation, and outstanding financial results in an extraordinarily challenging year” a
New Balance Signs Endorsement Deal with Olympian
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. signed Jenny Barringer, who competed for the United States in the 3,000-meter steeplechase race at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, to a multi-year endorsement deal…
The Walking Co. Looks to Close 40 More Stores
The Walking Company is seeking court approval to close 40 additional stores. The retailer filed for bankruptcy in early December with a plan to close 90 of its original 210 stores immediately…
Hanesbrands Contractors in Haiti Up and Running
Hanesbrands Inc. reported that production has resumed at its Haitian contract sewing operations affected by the Jan. 12 earthquake, putting hundreds of employees back to work as the country tries to rebuild its economy. The company said the earthquake wou
Court Okays Ski Market Gift Card Redemption Plan
A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved an agreement that would allow holders of Ski Market gift cards to redeem them for half of their remaining value this week…
Peak Sport Kicks Off NBA Basketball Development Plan
Peak Sport Products Co., Limited, a sport products company in China, held a grand ceremony on January 21 in Beijing to announce the kick off of “Peak – NBA Youth Basketball Development Plan”, which aims to cultivate reserve forces for the China basketball
Black Diamond Reporting Signs of Strength in Early 2010
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. said the new year has gotten off to a strong start with solid sell through of its skis and boots. The company said it has added a new grassroots marketing director and athelets, has launched multilinqual versions of its Web si
Lacoste Signs 13 Tennis Players
Lacoste signed 13 new players from nine different countries in 2010. Among the women are Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) 34th player in the WTA, Vera Dushevina (RUS) 40th player in the WTA, Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ) 52nd player in the WTA. Among the men, new endo
AFIRM to Host Launch Reception at IHRSA Show
AFIRM, the new Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers, will host a 'Launch Reception and Open Forum' on March 11 in San Diego in conjunction with the annual IHRSA Convention & Trade Show…
Tony Palma Becomes Ogio’s CEO
OGIO, the manufacturer of gear bags and packs, hired Tony Palma, the former CEO of Easton Sports, as its CEO. Michael J. Pratt, founder of OGIO, becomes chairman…
Palma Takes Helm as CEO of Ogio
Ogio said Tony Palma has partnered with Michael J. Pratt, Chairman and founder of Ogio, and will serve as the company's new CEO…
NSSF: 2010 SHOT Show One of the Best Ever
With firearms and ammunition sales having surged last year in a struggling economy, there were many positive signs this week at the industry’s annual trade show — the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show — that indicated sales will remain
NWTF Invests $152,000 in Education, Habitat Projects in December
As it works to advance its mission of promoting wildlife conservation and preserving our hunting heritage, the National Wild Turkey Federation distributed more than $152,000 in December of 2009 to states and programs through the NWTF Hunting Heritage Supe
