Outfitters Marketing Conference to Focus on Customer Acquisition
The America Outdoors Association (AOA) 23rd International Marketing and Management Conference will focus on strategies to find new customers and grow demand when it convenes in Reno, NV Dec. 6–8, 2011…
Wal-Mart to Close New York Fashion Office
Wal-Mart Stores Inc is closing its New York fashion office and consolidating buying operations at its home base in Bentonville, AK, as it refocuses back on basic goods. Wal-Mart had made a well-publicized move to Broadway in the heart of Manhattan's
Black Powder Campaign Profiles Customers
Black Powder Customs, a snowboard brand focused on providing limited edition, and fully custom designed snowboards, has launched a new marketing effort dubbed “Uniquely You.” The marketing initiative will put Black Powder Customs' customers front and
Nautilus Licenses TreadClimber Patent Technologies
Nautilus, Inc. has entered into an exclusive global license arrangement with Core Health and Fitness, LLC to provide Core with the right to utilize patented technologies included in Nautilus's TreadClimber exercise machines to manufacture and market
Accell Group on the Prowl for North American Bike Brands
Dutch bike maker Accell Group has formed teams to scout acquisition candidates in North America and Southern Europe, according to a Dutch press report cited by the Bike Europe newsletter…
Big 5 Appoints Dominic DeMarco to Board
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Dominic DeMarco to serve on its board of directors, thereby expanding the board to seven members…
VF Corp: Timberland Helped Boost Q3 Revenues 23 Percent
VF Corp. reported revenues rose 23% to $2.75 billion for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, reflecting both 16 percent organic growth and its Sept. 13 acquisition of The Timberland Company. VF Corp. said it expects the momentum to continue into the fourth
G3 Adds Rocky Mountain Reps
G3, manufacturer of gear for backcountry skiing, recently added new sales representation in the Rocky Mountain territory, as well as expanded marketing support in its Vancouver headquarters…
California Travel and Tourism Exceeding Expectations
California's travel and tourism sector continued to grow faster than expected through the summer, thanks in part to a significant increase in foreign visitors, according to Visit California. Year-to-date hotel occupancy, overseas arrivals, traffic at
China Dongxiang’s CEO Resigns
China Dongxiang, one of the country’s leading sports apparel retailers, announced the resignation of its CEO after she was on the job less than a year. Sandrine Zerbib, a former president in Greater China for Adidas had been named CEO in November 20
Scottish Retail Sales Up 0.8 percent in September
Total Scottish retail sales in September were up 0.8 percent on September 2010, when they had increased 2.3 percent, according to recent data released by the Scottish Retail Consortium. Like-for-like sales were 0.6 percent lower than a year ago, when they
Report: Golf Apparel Sales Post Significant Increases Through August
Golf Datatech reports that retail year-to-date golf apparel sales through August 2011 show significant increases in every category and in every channel over the same period in 2010…
REI to Pilot Packaging Recycling Label in 2012
REI is among five companies that will participate next year in a national pilot of the new Packaging Recovery Label System, a voluntary label developed by GreenBlue’s Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) to communicate to consumers how to recycle a
Nikwax Names Sales Rep for Upper Midwest
Nikwax hired John Horsnell for sales representation in the Upper Midwest markets, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois…
Athletic Propulsion Labs Announces “BANiversary” Event
Athletic Propulsion Labs, the basketball shoe maker, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the NBA ban of their basketball shoes with a special discount sale. On Oct. 19, the Athletic Propulsion Labs Concept 1 and Concours basketball shoes were on sale f
