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Interbike Forms Exhibitor Feedback Panel
Interbike announced the formation of an exhibitor advisory panel made up of 11 executives representing a broad range of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors operating within the international bicycle community…
Big 5 Signs on as LA Marathon Sponsor
Big 5 Sporting Goods has signed on as a sponsor of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss…
Outdoor Companies Back BLM Wild Lands Policy
Citing the need for “balance in federal land management and the role public and wild lands play in supporting jobs across the American economy,” The Conservation Alliance (Alliance), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and companies they represent sent a l
Nordstrom to Acquire HauteLook
Nordstrom, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire HauteLook, Inc., a leader in the online private sale marketplace…
NRF Forecast 6% Growth in 1H Container Imports
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 11% in February over the same month last year and the first half of 2011 should be up 6% over the same period in 2010, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker
Boxercraft Appoints COO
Boxercraft, the cheerleading specialist based in Atlanta, announced that Marion Parkes has been promoted to chief operating officer across all divisions. Parkes has worked for Boxercraft for eight years…
Reports of Imminent Jack Wolfskin Sale Resurface
Several companies are in talks to acquire Germany's Jack Wolfskin brand from two European private equity firms, according to an unconfirmed report in Financial Times Deutschland and picked up by the Bloomberg news service…
Marriott Named Hotel Partner of USA Football
USA Football, the sport's national governing body, appointed Marriott International the official hotel partner of USA Football and its U.S. National Team program. Marriott joins Riddell and Sports Authority as one of USA Football's three nationa
Nike Golf Partners with DuPont
DuPont has partnered with Nike Golf for a transformational golf ball core that adds distance, straightens shots and improves control, according to Nike test results…
New Balance Launches New Baseball Campaign
New Balance announced the launch of “Change the Game,” a new baseball campaign featuring MLB and NB Baseball athletes Dustin Pedroia and Ubaldo Jimenez that highlights their inspirational stories of athletic achievement in the face of doubt or adversity..
Life Fitness Announces Distributor Partner in France
Life Fitness, the fitness equipment maker, has signed Valcke Services BVBA as its exclusive distributor in France…
NSGA Announces Sessions for Dealer Summit
The National Sporting Goods Association said this year's team Dealer Summit track will include four specific sessions aimed at helping team dealers succeed in their business throughout the years ahead…
Rocky’s Earnings Jump Three-Fold in Q4
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010 increased 8.2% to $66.7 million versus net sales of $61.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. The company reported net income of $3.0 million, or 41 cents per diluted share,
Sierra Trading Post to Open Facebook Store
Sierra Trading Post (STP) will become the first major outdoor retailer to try and leverage its fan base on Facebook by opening a store on the site that will make it easier for its fans to buy, share and virally promote its products on the social networkin
Lululemon Purchasing Vancouver Building for HQ
Lululemon athletica, inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters to Kitsilano, the Vancouver community where the company started. The fast-growing maker of yoga-inspired apparel said it expects to complete the purchase of its Global Store Support Centre
