Supreme Court to Consider NFL’s Exclusive Licensing Deal Case
The National Football League next week will ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a broader shield from antitrust lawsuits, one that would let teams act as a group in marketing their logos and trademarks. The court will hear arguments over the league's excl
Sturm Ruger Names Two Board Members
Gun maker Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. appointed Amir P. Rosenthal and Phillip C. Widman to its board…
Learn a Snow Sport Month Launches
For the second straight year, Learn a Snow Sport Month officially kicks off this week with free or discounted learning programs offered by alpine ski and snowboard resorts as well as Nordic centers throughout the U.S. Governors from 14 states have issued
UW Provost Urged to Step Down from Nike’s Board
An organization of professors at the University of Washington has asked Provost Phyllis Wise to step down from her recent appointment to Nike Inc.’s board of directors. In a statement, the Seattle university’s chapter of the American Associati
Report: Adidas’ Reebok Turnaround on Track
Adidas AG may reach a “turnaround” for its Reebok brand as margins rise, Handelsblatt, the German business newspaper, reported, citing an interview with Reebok's head Uli Becker. New products such as its EasyTone toning collection are expected to imp
South Butt Responds to North Face Lawsuit
The South Butt LLC, a company based on paradying The North Face, filed a response Monday to the North Face Apparel Corp.’s patent infringement lawsuit. The response said South Butt's 19-year old founder has “no choice but to defend the present
Board Retailers Association Shuffles Board of Directors
The Board Retailers Association (BRA), which represents 550 action sport retailers in the surf, skate, snow, wake, kite and wind industry with almost 3,000 storefronts across the country, announced changes and additions to its board of directors…
Timberland Returns as Sundance Film Festival Sponsor
The Timberland Company will return to the Sundance Film Festival for its second year as the official footwear and outerwear sponsor. This year's festival will take place in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah from Jan. 21 – 31…
Pacific Sunwear Names Marketing Chief
Robert Cameron has been named senior vice president of marketing for Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Prior to Pacific Sunwear, Cameron most recently served as Vice President of Levi's Brand Marketing, where he was charged with modernizing the co
Bass Pro Buys Five Crystal-Pierz Marine Dealerships
Tracker Marine Group, the boat manufacturing division of Bass Pro Shops, purchased five dealerships from Minnesota boat retailer Crystal-Pierz Marine. Larry Whiteley, a Bass Pro spokesman, indicated the dealership will retain the Crystal-Pierz name becaus
Beretta Shotgun, Rifle and Apparel Take Top Awards in 2009
Beretta received top awards for new products in both shotgun and rifle categories during 2009, according to a release issued by the company. Beretta said one of the company's field jackets garnered an editorial award for both its function and style.
Adidas to Close Four U.S. Stores
Adidas plans to close four of its 103 stores in the U.S. The locations being closed are in the Pearl District in Portland, OR; Dallas, TX; Cambridge, MA; and San Diego, CA, according to the Oregonian…
Gluskin Townley Merges to Form New Consulting Firm
Cadence Retail Group, LLC has partnered with Gluskin Townley Group, LLC to form a new consulting business focusing on the specialty retail industry…
TSA to Sponsor BEST Soccer and Basketball Tournaments
The Sports Authority has signed an agreement with Blue Entertainment Sports Television (BEST) to return as presenting sponsor of national Kick IT 3v3 soccer tournaments and Hoop It Up three-on-three basketball tournaments…
Element 21 Supports Dealers with TV Ads
To support its North American retailers, which include Bass Pro, Cabela's, Academy, West Marine, Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mountain and distributors, Element 21, has launched a $250,000 TV advertising campaign…
