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OIA Seeks Input for Outdoor Retail of the Future Project
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is seeking outdoor industry input for its Outdoor Retail of the Future Project, a multi-year initiative aimed at reinventing the outdoor retail experience…
Ace Brand Launches New Line of Sports Medicine Products
Ace Brand has launched Ace Brand Sports Medicine Products, a new sports medicine product line that provides young athletes with support and protection. As part of the launch, Ace Brand has partnered with Little League Baseball and Softball…
Billabong Board Considering New Refinancing Bid
The drama continued at Billabong International Limited Friday when its board of directors confirmed it is considering a new debt refinancing proposal from Oaktree Capital Management and Centerbridge Partners. The two U.S. hedge funds persuaded Australian
REI, Cabela’s and Dick’s SG Earn High Marks for Online Stores
According to StellaService's rankings of the performance of online retailers based on their customer service levels for July, REI, Cabela's and Dick's Sporting Goods earned the top grades in the sporting goods/outdoor channel…
Dorel to Aquire Control of Brazil’s Largest Bike Manufacturer and Brand
Dorel Industries Inc. announced it will acquire a 70 percent interest in Brazilian bike maker Caloi, which has a 40 percent share of the Brazilian market and operates the largest bike factory outside of Southeast Asia. Caloi's factory in Manaus will
Dick’s Sporting Goods and ESPN Introduce “Hell Week”
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN introduced Hell Week, an original documentary chronicling the Station Camp High School football team as they endure a preseason overnight training camp deep in the Tennessee mountains. The documentary debuts Thursday, A
Sequential Brands Unveils Plans for Heelys Relaunch
Sequential Brands Group, the owner of Heelys, has announced new plans for Heelys that include an overhauled and expanded footwear collection, global marketing plans and the expansion into new product categories including backpacks and back-to-school acces
Russell Athletic Supports Uniform Giveaway
Russell Athletic brand ambassador and Washington wide receiver Pierre Garcon visited three Washington, DC area high schools, delivering their respective football teams with new Russell Athletic uniforms on Tuesday. The teams selected were from Thomas Jeff
Profile Enterprises to License Umbro for Youth Boys and Girls
Profile Enterprises has signed a license agreement to manufacture and distribute Umbro youth apparel for boys and girls, sizes 2-20. The Umbro youth collection will officially launch for Holiday 2013…
Bass Pro Poised to Clinch Tax Incentives for Texas Store
The City of Round Rock will vote Aug. 22 on whether to approve a 10-year incentive agreement that could return up to $4.5 million in sales tax and development costs to Bass Pro Shops if they develop a proposed store in the Texas city, according to the Rou
Giant Group Rides Asia to 4.1 Percent Growth in First Half
Giant Group, believed to be one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers, reported revenue rose 4.1 percent to TWD27.2 billion ($914 mm) for the first six months ended June 30, largely on the strength of sales in Asia…
Japan and Korea Buoy Mammut’s First Half Results
Mammut Sports Group increased net revenue by 9.2 percent to CHF100.3 million ($132 mm) in the six months ended June 30, largely on the strength of its growing Asian business, according to interim results released by Conzzeta Group, its Swiss parent compan
Hireko Golf to Distribute Aerotech Golf Shafts
Aerotech Golf of Bellingham, WA has added club manufacturer Hireko Golf as an authorized dealer of its composite iron shafts, which are the most popular being used on the PGA and Champions Tours…
Nathan Hires Junior Designer
Nathan, which makes hydration, visibility, and essential performance gear, has hired Adam Karl as the brand’s newest junior industrial designer…
Mammut’s Impressive First Half Growth Propelled by Asia
Mammut Sports Group increased net revenue by 9.2 percent to CHF 100.3 million ($132 mm) in the six months ended June 30, thanks in large part to its growing business in Japan, Korea and China, according to interim results released by Conzzeta Group, its p
