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REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise

REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…

Brooks Running Juggernaut Continues

Navigating a challenging run specialty channel much more adeptly than their lucky, hometown Seahawks are managing their playoff run, Brooks Running posted a 15 percent increase in revenue growth in 2014, reaching a half a billion dollars in annual sales.

USA Triathlon Offering Grants of up to $50,000

The USA Triathlon Foundation's first-ever grant program will award up to $50,000 to individuals, clubs, teams and organizations to support and promote the sport of triathlon in 2015…

REI Honors 2014 Vendor Partners of the Year

REI named Eagle’s Nest Outfitters Inc. (ENO) as its overall Vendor Partner of the Year at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, and honored Kühl, Thule and Osprey Packs as divisional winners…

Europe’s Newly Merged Cycling Trade Group Elects Board

The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI), which was forged last year by merging two of the continent's largest cycling trade associations, has unanimously elected its first board of directors…

West Marine Lowers Earnings Outlook

West Marine, Inc. said EBITDA for fiscal 2014 is now expected to be approximately $22 million to $23 million versus previously-issued guidance of $27.5 million to $30.0 million. Same-store sales grew 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter…

STX Signs World’s Top Men’s Field Hockey Player

Baltimore-based STX, LLC signed a multi-year contract with all-time Euro Hockey League top scorer Jeroen Hertzberger. The deal will extend through the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro…

Stance to Make NBA All-Star Game Socks

Stance, known for its innovative, artistic sock designs, announced that it will be the official oncourt supplier of the 2015 NBA All-Star Game…

Johnson Outdoors/Minn Kota Sponsor FLW

FLW, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, has announced a sponsorship agreement with Johnson Outdoors, owner of Minnesota-based trolling motor manufacturer Minn Kota. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed…

Sports Specialists Ltd, Adds and Honors Members

Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL), which provides purchasing and other services to independently owned snow sports retailers, announced two new retailers and more than a dozen new suppliers joined its ranks in 2015…