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Mobile Payments to More than Double in 2011
Juniper Research estimated that the total value of mobile payments for digital and physical goods, money transfers and NFC (Near Field Communications) transactions will reach $670 billion by 2015, up from $240 billion this year. The forecast represents th
Teko Socks Moves to Bozeman
Teko Socks is moving its U.S. operations from Boulder, CO to Bozeman, MT as part of a partnership with the Hyalite Outdoor Group…
Nfinity Athletic Relaunches Website
Nfinity Athletic Corporation re-launched its website, at www.nfinity.com…
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Fila Korea Inks Licensing Pacts Across EMEA
Fila Korea Ltd. signed a number of licensing partnership deals with companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to expand its overseas sales. The partnership deals come after Fila Korea in February 2011 acquired Integrix Sports Group Ltd., which held
Amazon Sends California Affiliates Termination Notices
Amazon.com on Thursday notified an estimated 10,000 affiliates in California that it was ending its relationship with them because Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that requires them and other out-of-state, online only retailers to begin paying sal
Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor NASCAR Race Car
Bass Pro Shops has partnered with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to sponsor the No. 39 Chevrolet Impala driven by Ryan Newman in the July 2 Coke Zero 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway…
Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in May, decreased again in June. The Index now stands at 58.5 (1985=100), down from 61.7 in May and to its lowest point since November, 2010. The Present Situation Index decreased to 37.6
Study: Chi Running Provides Benefits
A 2011 survey from ChiLiving, Inc. found 92 percent of respondents agreed that they felt that Chi Running and Chi Walking have played a role in preventing running/walking injuries…
RECALL: Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Hitch Carriers
Yakima Products, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain aftermarket FlipSide 4 bike hitch carriers (NHTSA campaign # 11E-025).
SIA Releases 2011 Snow Sports Participation Report
Participation in alpine skiing grew 5.4% and snowboarding 10.4% from the 2008/09 to 2009/10 seasons, according to 2011 Snow Sports Participation Report released by Snowsports Industries America. The report also found African-Americans, Asians and Hispanic
L.L. Bean Adding Three Stores in Northeast
L.L.Bean plans to open new stores in King of Prussia, PA; Yonkers, NY; and Paramus, NJ. By the end of 2011, the company will operate a total of 17 retail stores outside its home state of Maine…
Peter Millar to Sponsor U.S. Presidents Cup Team
Peter Millar, the high-end men's sportswear company, has been chosen as the official apparel provider for the U.S. Team at The Presidents Cup 2011, to be held Nov. 15-20 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia…
Vasque Sales Manager Miller’s Wins Ironman Race
Vasque is proud to announce Chris Miller, sales manager for the US, competed and won the Ironman 70.3 Executive Challenge (XC) in Switzerland. Miller finished the race, which consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1 mile run, with a time of
Etnies Celebrates 25 Years
As a celebration of Etnies 25th anniversary, Pierre-André Senizergues, former pro skateboarder and owner of etnies, hand-picked three creative minds from the brand's history – Gil Le Bon Delapointe, Mike Manzoori and Yogi Proctor – to create compel
