“Pretty Straight” Design Wins Project OR Contest
Faith Anderson, a design student from Philadelphia University, was named the winner of the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Project OR. Anderson's insulated outerwear jacket, “Pretty Straight,” reflected the design brief's charge to build a f
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…
SHOT Show University Kicks Off Shooting Sports Industry Fest
The historic strength of the shooting sports industry was cited by several of the speakers during Monday’s SHOT Show University, an annual classroom-style presentation that features informative and interactive speeches by a select group of esteemed
Intrawest Negotiations Continue
The Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort could be auctioned off next month in the midst of hosting the Winter Olympic Games as part of foreclosure proceedings against the hedge fund that bought its parent company…
NC Legislator Defends NFL’s Right to Enter Exclusive Apparel Deals
U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) on Thursday said the National Football League has a right to enter into exclusive agreements with apparel companies, including VF Corp., and not be in violation of anti-trust laws, according to a statement from VF Corp…
Nokia Offers Free GPS Maps with Smartphones
Nokia will begin offering GPS maps free in a move many expect to further spur smartphone sales and cut into sales of handheld GPS only devices. The Finnish cell phone company said it will offer a new version of Ovi Maps for its smartphones that includes h
Boxercraft Joins National Network of Embroidery Professionals
Boxercraft, the spiritwear manufacturer, has joined the National Network of Embroidery Professionals Preferred Vendor Program. Through the program, Boxercraft is offering 2nd column pricing to all NNEP members…
Finish Line Boosts Quarterly Dividend
Finish Line Inc. boosted its quarterly dividend by 33% to 4 cents a share from 3 cents previously. The quarterly cash dividend will be payable March 15, 2010 to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2010…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Northwest Reps
Hincapie Sportswear (Hincapie), manufacturer of clothing for the performance cyclist, has hired the Moss Bay Group (MBG) as retail sales representatives for the brand in the Northwest. Effective immediately, MBG will represent Hincapie for retail cycling
RECALL: Horizon Fitness/LIVESTRONG Elliptical Trainers
About 18,000 Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG fitness elliptical trainers are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Johnson Health Tech North America Inc…
Cannondale Restructures Marketing and Product Development
Cannondale Bicycles announced a major reorganization of its global marketing and product development operations. The company has created one central group that will oversee the entire product lifecycle – from development, to manufacturing, to marketing. P
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
REI Ranks 14 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List
REI was ranked number 14 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2010 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” The retail co-op was ranked 12th in 2009…
Skate Show Comes to Banff National Park
Elemental-The Show at Lake Louise will be making its world premiere on the frozen shores of Lake Louise this March with a Canadian and international cast of professional figure skaters…
Pierce Bullet Seal Target Systems Pledges $1 Million to NRA
Pierce Bullet Seal Target Systems has pledged one million dollars to benefit the National Rifle Association (NRA)…
