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The SportsOneSource Debate: The Election…

Turns out our industry is about as divided as the rest of the country around which Presidential candidate is best qualified to steward our country. Late last week, SportsOneSource queried subscribers asking how the election of John McCain or Barack Obama

Bush Signs Bill Encouraging Bike Commuting

Employers may begin reimbursing employees tax-free for bike commuting costs starting Jan. 1, 2009 under a bill signed by President Bush Oct. 3. After seven years of legislative proposals, the bicycle commuter tax benefit has finally become law. The benefi

Sport-Haley Reports Q4 Sales Down 7%

Sport-Haley, Inc., manufacturer of men's and women's fashion and golf apparel, reported net income of $10,000 for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, or 0 cents per share, as compared with net loss of $515,000, or 23 cents

Foot Locker Sued Over Gift-Card Policy

A New Jersey man sued Foot Locker over the store's gift card policies, charging in court papers that they violate New Jersey's consumer laws. In a lawsuit filed in late August in Middlesex County, Sayreville resident Joseph Vona claims that Foot

Walking Tall

Performance sock sales continue to grow, as do the number of vendors. Supplying consumers with high-quality, performance socks equates to booming retail sales, which, according to industry sources, grew more than 5 percent, topping $5 billion last year. A

Still Running Strong

Will a lagging economy stem the growth of one of America’s most popular sports?

In its annual State of the Sport series, Running USA examines how patterns in corporate, consumer and running behavior have changed over the past decade and what lies ahead f

Outdoor Industry Association Ramps up its DC Efforts

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is looking ahead to a new U.S. president and administration, and the opportunities they bring, by taking some big steps to expand its government affairs work in 2008…

Lance Armstrong Enters Boston Marathon

Lance Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France champion, has entered the 2008 Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association announced Jan. 17. Armstrong qualified for the Boston Marathon with a 2:46:43 finish at the 2007 ING New York City Marathon…

Sales Operations Manager — Under Armour

Under Armour invites you to join our elite team as a Sales Operations Manager in our corporate headquarters. In this role you will manage all aspects of Under Armour's sales operations initiatives on a day-to-day strategic, analytical and oper

Sales Manager — The Turtle Fur Group

The Turtle Fur Group a leading cold weather apparel accessory company since 1966 based in Morrisville, Vermont selling under the brands Turtle Fur and Nordic Gear is about to break out of it's shell and seeks self starter with a minimum of 7 y

National Sales Manager — UVEX Sports

UVEX Sports Inc., a leader in sports optics and helmets is seeking a National Sales Manager. Reporting to the president of the company, the successful individual will be responsible for the development of sales programs. The individual should also

Independent Sales Reps – Zoot Sports

Zoot Sports, an industry leader in multisport and performance apparel, is looking for established sales reps in various North American markets. Candidates must have
territory experience in the running and bicycle markets and make frequent visits t

Director of Sales — the program*

the program* is seeking a dynamic leader to drive sales to the next level. If you are experienced in sales management and a dedicated believer in the program’s* brands (Forum, Jeenyus, Foursquare, Special Blend), this could be your dream job! Thi

Technical Product Specialist — Suunto USA

Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Atomic and Precor, currently has an opening for the position of Technical Product Specialist, based in Carlsbad, California. Ideal candidates should have a

Territory Sales Manager — Suunto USA

Suunto USA, a fully owned subsidiary of Amer Sports- parent company of Wilson Sporting Goods, Atomic and Precor, currently has two openings for the position of Territory Sales Manager. One territory will be located within the East Coast and the ot