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Puma Signs Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas
Puma has signed a long term partnership with Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas, the Barcelona midfielder signing a multi-year contract with Puma. Fabregas, who had been with Nike…
Study Finds Risks and Benefits from Vibram FiveFingers
American Council on Exercise (ACE) said an independent study on Vibram FiveFingers found that while the glove-like shoes may be beneficial for those who suffer from chronic running injuries, using Vibrams and barefoot-style shoes for running can pose addi
Chipkos Footwear Extends Rain Forest Initiative to Shopify
Chipkos the eco-friendly sandal company, announced the adoption of over one million square feet of rain forest after the first week of its newly launched online storefront hosted by Shopify…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Launches Video Contest on Facebook
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has launched the “Why I Deserve to Win a Kayak” video contest on Facebook in a bid to grow its social media community and engage participants in convincing viewers why they deserve to win a kayak by Native Watercr
Barcelona Players Slowed by Sweat-absorbing Nike Jerseys
Barcelona, the soccer club, has complained to Nike that its jerseys absorb so much moisture that it slows them down. Citing the Spanish newspaper El Pais, the Associated Press reported that Barcelona players claim the jerseys tend to double in weight by h
Point6 Adds Northwest and North Central Reps
Point6, designer and manufacturer of US-made, premium merino wool socks, hired new sales representatives in the Northwest and North Central regions to better focus on their specialty outdoor dealers…
Reno’s Adventure Destination Celebrates Grand Opening Saturday
CommRow, boasting a 16-story climbing wall and in-door bouldering center, will celebrate its grand opening Oct. 1 as Reno, Nevada's first “Urban Adventure Destination” in a bid to change the city's image as a center of gambling and l
Deckers Outdoor Offers Reward to Find Employee’s Husband
Deckers Outdoor Corporation is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with direct information that can help to locate friend, family member and long-time Cycle Oregon volunteer Mark Bosworth, missing from Riddle, OR since Sept. 16. As the employer of Mr. Bo
Tilly’s Q2 Profits Surge on Double-Digit Comp Gains
Tilly's, Inc. the Southern California-based action sports retailer is undergoing an initial public offering, reported that net sales for the fiscal second quarter increased 24.6 percent to $87.3 million. Comp store sales were up 15.2 percent for the
Burton Founder Has Cancer
Jake Burton Carpenter, who founded Burton Snowboards, has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. He told his staff at the company that it has been spotted in the early stages and the vast majority of people survive after the chemotherapy treatment and pos
Deckers Outdoor Offers $10,000 Reward to Find Cycle Oregon Volunteer
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is offering a $10,000 reward to the individual(s) with direct information that can help locate friend, family member and long-time Cycle Oregon volunteer Mark Bosworth, missing from Riddle, OR since Sept. 16. As the employer of Boswo
Five Ten Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Five Ten, the footwear company, has appointed Wally Barker as chief financial officer. Barker will be responsible for the overall financial strategy and direction of Five Ten…
Senate Committee Recommends $78.8MM in PEP Funding for 2012-13
In a victory for physical education funding, the full U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has followed the recommendation of the Labor, Health and Education Subcommittee and included $78.8 million in funding for the Carol M. White Physical Education Prog
G-III Apparel Group To Buy Back Up To 2 Million Shares
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced that its board of directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to 2 million shares of the company's common stock…
Nike Delivers Double-Digit Q1 Sales Growth
Nike Inc. reported revenues climbed 17.5 percent to $6.1 billion from $5.2 billion, and increased 11 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings jumped 15.4 percent to $645 million, or $1.39 a share. Excluding currency changes, reported orders would hav
