Victoria’s Secret Expands PINK Collegiate Collection
Victoria's Secret's PINK Collegiate Collection has been expanded to more than 50 colleges and universities. VS PINK launched its co-branded Collegiate Collection in July 2008, which features VS PINK's brand iconography and the names and log
OIA Announces New Board
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Board of Directors ratified its new slate of Directors at Monday’s board meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah…
Former Burton President Becomes Spyder and Cloudveil CEO
Spyder Active Sports hired Thomas McGann as the company’s new chief executive officer. McGann comes to Spyder Active Sports, also the parent company for Cloudveil Mountain Works, with decades of executive experience, including serving as president of Burt
Play It Again Sports Parent Posts Profit Gain
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income increased 28.1% in the second quarter to $1.2 million, or 22 cents a share, from $930,500, or 17 cents, a year ago. Sales were virtually flat at $8.8 million versus $8.7 million a year
Zumiez Settles Labor Lawsuit for $1.3mm
Zumiez reached a tentative agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit in California for about $1.3 million. A former employee accused Zumiez in the lawsuit of not paying all the overtime it owed him, not providing meal breaks as required by California law
Element 21 Sees Growth in Fishing Rods
Element 21 Golf Co. said that major North American retail chains will be doubling the number of store front that are carrying the Carrot Stix(tm) fishing rods…
Former Nautica Founder Partners with Jack Nicklaus
The Nicklaus Companies and David Chu Management Group (DCMG) have have established a strategic partnership to develop and evolve the Nicklaus Brands in the lifestyle category. Chu first rose to prominence in the eighties with the success of his lifestyle
Iconix May Bid for Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. may draw bids from Iconix Brand Group Inc. as well as Golden Gate Capital, sources told Bloomberg News. CCMP Capital Advisors LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, had offered an initial $202 million last month in a so-calle
Beretta, Browning, Remington Among Sponsors for SCTP Nationals
With more than 1,000 SCTP shooters preparing to compete in the upcoming National Championships at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Ill. on July 23 – 26, 2009, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) said Beretta, Browning, and
OIA Report: Outdoor Sales Decline in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for
BOSG Hires New England Rep
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) added Dan Burke to its rep team. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will assist current clients and opening new accounts in upstate NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, and CT…
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond is the 2009 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s (AMGA) Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Betsy Novak will present the award to Black Diamond at this year’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show…
Report: Most Parents Will Cut Own Purchases So Kids Have What They Need
Consumers may have different plans for back-to-school than the June retail results might suggest. According the just–released SportsOneSource 2009 Back-to-School Report more parents expect to spend as much or more for sports or outdoor footwear, apparel
Old Navy to Sell NCAA, NFL Merchandise
Gap Inc.’s Old Navy division will sell retro-styled NFL and NCAA licensed T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts starting this month. The NCAA merchandise comes via a license from Tailgate Clothing Co. while NFL merchandise is sourced through a license owned by
Nike Opens Action Sports Store
Nike Inc. has opened a Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse concept store at 225 Forest in Laguna Beach with a focus on customization. The new three-story concept, entitled 225 Forest, marks the first time Hurley, Nike 6.0, Converse and Nike SB are being sold by
