OIA: July Outdoor Sales Slip 4% on Cool Unseasonable Weather
According to the July Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, retail sales for chain, internet, and specialty outdoor retailers declined 4% compared to last July, moving from $371 million to $358 million. The positive trend in close-to-
Camelbak Aims to Capitalize on Aluminum/BPA Scare with ‘Steel of a Deal’ Program
CamelBak is offering a free CamelBak insulated stainless steel water bottle to consumers who send in a photo of their aluminum water bottle with a liner containing Bisphenol A (BPA). The photos should depict ways which consumers are recycling these alumi
Patagonia Terminates Marketing Relationship with SIGG
Patagonia has terminated all co-branding and co-marketing efforts with SIGG, Inc. It has come to Patagonia’s attention from recent news reports that a Bisphenol A (BPA) epoxy coating was used in most aluminum SIGG bottles manufactured prior to Augus
Sunice Appoints New EVP of Sales for the U.S. Market
Sunice, the golf apparel firm based in Montreal, appointed Howie Ellis as its EVP of sales for the U.S. With experience as the director of sales for Callaway Golf and apparel and strategic account manager for Adidas Golf, he is tasked to grow Sunice'
Designer Jenks Returns to Body Glove
Body Glove International announced that Jim Jr. Jenks has officially been named the Head Designer for the Body Glove Men¹s Boardshort line. Having developed Body Glove¹s revolutionary VAPOR boardshort, Jenks' return is invaluable to the design team a
RECALL: SRAM Bicycle Chains
About 24,000 Sram 10-Speed bicycle chains with PowerLock connector links are being recalled by Sram, a Chicago bicycle parts maker, because the connectors are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and causing the rider to
Cybex Launches Fitness Programs for Golf and Country Clubs
Cybex International, Inc. announced the “Sweet Spot” program, a fitness solution created specifically for the golf and country club market…
Flat Fitty Names Sales Chief for Australia/New Zealand
Flat Fitty/Lavish Headwear named Dave Johnson to the newly created position of National Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand…
Amer Sports Announces New Hires for Salomon/Atomic
Amer Sports said Jeff Larsen has accepted the position of Director, Salomon Footwear and Anthony “Tony” Elggren as the National Accounts Manager for ASWO, responsible for ski equipment makers Salomon and Atomic as well as Suunto watches and instruments…
Cherokee Inc. to License JEM Sportswear
Cherokee Inc. entered into an exclusive agreement in the U.S. with JEM Sportswear for men’s and boy’s knit tops for its Sideout brand. JEM Sportswear, based in San Fernando, CA, currently has 35 active licensing deals with Disney, Hasbro, Fox,
NRA Foundaton Awards Grants to Preserve Shooting Sports
The NRA Foundation has awarded 53 counties in Pennsylvania new grants for programs and events promoting and preserving the shooting sports. Field Representatives Kory Enck and Tom Baldrige, who coordinate the fundraising efforts for Pennsylvania, report t
Alpen Optics Signs The Media Group to Handle PR/communications
Alpen Optics has signed an agency agreement with Chicago based PR and marketing firm, The Media Group, Inc., to handle its public relations and communications efforts…
Report: Americans Expect to Keep Spending in Check for Holiday
Back-to-school shopping season hasn’t even ended yet, but American consumers are looking ahead to the Holiday shopping period with some trepidation. Based on a recent consumer survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, more than half the respon
Helly Hansen to Launch Online Retail with GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce Inc. has entered into a new partnership with the Helly Hansen retail group to develop and operate international online stores in eight European countries as well as the United States and Canada…
Lululemon to Launch Kids Product and Retail Concept
lululemon athletica inc. is introducing ivivva athletica, a new brand the vertical retailer said is focused on 6-12 year olds and will feature technical, multi-functional apparel that will include many of the design features found in lululemon product…
