Severe winter weather did not dampen December retail sales as shoppers took advantage of heavy promotions and last-minute deals. According to the National Retail Federation, December retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, i
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SFIA: Majority of Team Sports See Participation Grow
According to the latest U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report published by SFIA, 15 of 24 teams sports grew in core participation. At the same time, traditional team sports such as football, baseball, and basketball saw declines…
RMP Athletic Locker Announced as Soccer Supplier for Umbro in the USA
After ten years of success managing the Umbro brand in Canada, RMP Athletic Locker will take its grassroots approach to supplying teamwear, footwear, equipment and support to soccer specialty retailers across the U.S.A. Iconix Brand Group, which purchased
Icebreaker Appoints New General Manager Europe
Icebreaker said Dion Taylor will be joining as the company’s general manager for Europe. He was formerly chief executive officer of specialist ski clothing & equipment retailer, Snow+Rock…
Occupancy At Mountain Resorts Though Holidays Beats Last Year
Favorable snowfall helped boosted lodging occupancy and revenues in December at U.S. mountain resorts tracked by DestiMetrics. The company said its data indicate the upward trend in both occupancy and revenue is carrying into the remainder of the season..
Report: Business Leaders Tout Economic Benefits of Protected Bike Lanes
In a new report from PeopleForBikes and the Alliance for Biking & Walking, Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business, entrepreneurs and business leaders from major U.S. cities explain how protected bike lanes — on-street lanes that are physically separated from
OIWC Announces Winners of Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) announced the winners of OIWC’s 2014 Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards for the Outdoor Industry. Sally Jewell, 51st U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former CEO of REI, has won the Pionee
Weather, Holiday Shift Boost December Outdoor Products Sales
The fiscal month of December came in like a lion and went out like a lamb in the outdoor products market this year as the right mix of weather, resolution of political strife, improved economics and a shift in the holiday seasonal calendar resulted in inc
Kamik Footwear Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Kamik, a division of Genfoot Inc., appointed Michel Benoit as its chief marketing officer. In his role, Benoit will oversee product development, sales and marketing initiatives from Kamik’s Montreal office…
MSR Promotes Chris Parkhurst to VP
MSR, the Seattle-based manufacturer of outdoor equipment, promoted Chris Parkhurst from director of MSR Alpine and Snow Tools to vice president of MSR…
Fila Signs Sponsorship Agreement with American Tennis Star
Fila has signed an endorsement agreement with top ranked American tennis player Sam Querrey…
STX Signs First NHL Player Endorsement Deal
Baltimore-based STX LLC signed Matt Moulson as its first NHL endorser just months before it launches a line of hockey equipment. The company also reached a four-year partnership with USA Hockey that makes STX both an official sponsor and equipment supplie
Rawlings Signs Australian Sponsorship Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced new 3-year pacts with the Australian Baseball League (ABL) and Baseball Australia, establishing Rawlings as the official baseball, batting helmet and catchers' gear Provid
Spy Finds Licensing Partner
Spy Inc., the eyewear company known for its patent-pending Happy Lens technology, announced a licensing partnership with The J Fin Group to design, manufacture, and sell Spy products including, but not limited to, men’s and boy’s apparel, unis
Rocket Dog Appoints VP of Sales
Rocket Dog, the maker of women’s and children’s footwear, hired Scott Weaver as its vice president of sales…
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