SGB Update Sportsmans
GoLite Brings N.A. Sales In-House
GoLite said to better serve U.S. wholesale accounts, it is bringing all sales functions in-house effective the end of this year. The company also announced a number of appointments, including Kevin Volz moving into the role of North American sales directo
Skechers Launches Shape-Up N’ Go iPhone App
Skechers USA, Inc. has launched a free Shape-Up N' Go application for the iPhone. The Shape-Up N' Go app is designed to track, map and share Shape-ups users' walking, running and hiking activities…
Spyder Europe Names Sales and Marketing Director
Spyder Europe AG appointed Eduard Kaiser as the new European sales and marketing director. In his new role, Kaiser will be responsible for Spyder sales and oversee all retail and consumer marketing in the various European markets…
City Sports Flagship to Open in Georgetown
City Sports this October will open a 10,434-square-foot store at 3338 M St. NW in Georgetown. The store will be the retailer's flagship store in D.C., though the retailer has three other locations in the District…
Cheerleaders Protest Revealing Uniforms
Cheerleaders in Central High School in Bridgeport, CT are protesting their midriff-exposing uniforms. The Connecticut Post reported that a half-dozen upperclassmen on the cheerleading squad team appeared before the city Board of Education to express their
GSI Commerce to Open Louisville facility
GSI Commerce Inc. will hold a grand-opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 11, for a new Louisville facility. The new facility will specialize in the customization of sports apparel such as jerseys, T-shirts, and fleecewear, according to a news release…
Edwin Watts Completes Sears In-Store Shops Roll-Out
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC said its “store-within-a-store” retail program with Sears Holdings is now complete, as 12 Edwin Watts Golf Shops have now opened inside of Sears stores in key markets across the country…
Report: Industry Needs New Approach to Lure Young Insiders Outdoors
Outdoor brands and retailers that want to lure more kids outdoors could start by emphasizing the more social aspects of outdoor recreation rather than highlighting the accomplishments of extreme and ultra-fit athletes, according to a report released last
Montana Appeals Court Ruling on Wolves
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has reportedly filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to overturn the District Court ruling by Judge Donald Molloy that returned the region's recovered wolves to the federal endangered spec
BoatUS Urges Boaters to Speak Up on Ethanol: EPA Decision Coming Very Soon
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce its decision on whether to approve the addition of up to 50% more ethanol in the nation's gasoline supply, from the current 10% (E10) concentration to a potential 15% (E15), accordi
USA’s Ryder Cup Wardrobe Malfunction
The U.S. team at the Ryder Cup on Friday morning in Wales were forced to replace their official waterproof clothing after they couldn't handle the rainy conditions. A U.S. team source told Yahoo! Sports that the standard rain gear, provided by Montan
Cannondale Ups Sponsorship, Visibility with Team Liquigas
The Cycling Sports Group Division of Dorel Industries is significantly boosting its partnership with Liquigas Sports S.p.A. Effective Jan. 1, 2011 Cannondale will be the Co-Sponsor of the Liquigas Pro Cycling Team…
Puma Opens Second Social Club in Los Angeles
This October, Puma will launch of The PUMA Social Club LA. Open from October 13th through October 28th in West Hollywood, The PUMA Social Club LA is a pop-up retail and nightlife venue that will feature many “vintage social sports,” including games like d
Vision Street Wear Inks Licensing Deal for Argentina
Collective Licensing International reached a new three-year agreement with Town Connection of Buenos Aires to license apparel and skateboarding hardgoods for the Vision Street Wear brand in Argentina…
Derek Fisher Switches from Nike to Adidas
Derek Fisher, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard and long-time Nike endorser, has signed a shoe endorsement contract with Adidas…
