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Element 21 Supports Dealers with TV Ads

To support its North American retailers, which include Bass Pro, Cabela's, Academy, West Marine, Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mountain and distributors, Element 21, has launched a $250,000 TV advertising campaign…

Timberland Returns as Sundance Film Festival Sponsor

The Timberland Company will return to the Sundance Film Festival for its second year as the official footwear and outerwear sponsor. This year's festival will take place in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah from Jan. 21 – 31…

Adidas to Close Four U.S. Stores

Adidas plans to close four of its 103 stores in the U.S. The locations being closed are in the Pearl District in Portland, OR; Dallas, TX; Cambridge, MA; and San Diego, CA, according to the Oregonian…

TSA to Sponsor BEST Soccer and Basketball Tournaments

The Sports Authority has signed an agreement with Blue Entertainment Sports Television (BEST) to return as presenting sponsor of national Kick IT 3v3 soccer tournaments and Hoop It Up three-on-three basketball tournaments…

Inside-Out Sports Becomes Title Sponsor of Triathlon

Inside-Out Sports, which operates two triathlon stores in North Carolina, was named the official title sponsorship of the Inside-Out Sports Triathlon Series, which is one of the largest and oldest statewide triathlon series in the country…

Peak Performance Sponsors 33rd America’s Cup

Peak Performance has been named the official clothing supplier of the 33rd America’s Cup. Previously the sport fashion company has supported boats in the Whitbread Round the World Race, and in September Peak Performance was one of the main sponsors

AFFTA Announces a New Industry Trade Show for 2010

The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) board of directors unanimously voted Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009 to endorse the formation of a new independent fly fishing trade show. The International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show will debut at the Colorado

Paddlesports – A Look Ahead at 2010…

Looking ahead at the upcoming paddlesports season is a lot like running a river for the first time. Even if you think you know what lies ahead, you’re never sure until you round the corner for yourself…

A.T. Cross Repurchases Shares

A.T. Cross, the parent of Native Eyewear, repurchased 1.5 million of the company's Class A common stock for approximately $5.1 million. All of the shares were purchased from Galal Doss, a member of the company's Board of Directors. Upon completi

True Temper Completes Restructuring

True Temper Sports, Inc. completed its financial restructuring plan in bankruptcy proceedings. An investor group led by Newport Global Advisors and Providence Equity Partners joined together to acquire a majority equity interest in the golf shafts and per

Amer Won’t Sell Mavic Cycling Business

Amer Sports has decided to keep France-based bicycle component unit Mavic. Amer had announced in September it was mulling “strategic alternatives” with respect to Mavic…