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Adidas Starts Search to Replace CEO Hainer
Adidas has begun a search to replace its Chief Executive Herbert Hainer when his contract expires in March 2017, according to a letter Hainer sent employees Thursday, various news outlets reported…
Foot Locker Board Approves 2015 Spending Plans
Foot Locker Inc.'s board of directors authorized increases in its dividend and stock buy-back program as well as a $220 million capital expenditure plan for 2015 in a bid to…
Off-course Golf Retailing Consolidating Fast
The off-course golf retailing business consolidated significantly in 2014 following the acquisition of Edwin Watts and a slow down in golf participation and sales that has rocked Adidas, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major players, according to a b
Vivofit Saves Garmin’s Fourth Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared by nearly 70 percent and grew from 15 to 25 percent of it revenue in the fourth quarter. However, big increases in advertising needed to launch the Vivofit activity tracker, declining sales at th
Obama Announces Free Park Access for Fourth Graders, Three New National Monuments
President Obama was scheduled to announce three new national monuments and a youth initiative this afternoon in Chicago that Outdoor Industry Association hopes will rally public support for the chronically underfunded National Parks System ahead of its ce
NuVinci Cycling Doubling Production to Meet eBike Demand
NuVinci Cycling is doubling the production capacity for its continuously variable N360 bicycle transmission to meet strong demand from Europe's eBike manufacturers…
Prana Accredited by Fair Labor Association
Prana achieved accreditation of its social compliance program with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) earlier this month…
Pery Ellis Expects Port Disruptions to Lower Q4 Sales by Nearly 10 Percent
Perry Ellis International Inc. told investors Tuesday that disruption at West Coast ports cost it $23 million in revenues in the fourth quarter…
Dorel Sports Assigns Ingrao to Key Sporting Goods Accounts
Dorel Sports has named Adam Ingrao vice president, key accounts, where he will lead the company’s efforts with such North American retailers as Sport Chek, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Performance Bike and REI…

Overseas Consumers Step up to Fuel Wolverine in Q4
A strengthening U.S. dollar did not prevent Wolverine Worldwide Inc. from posting impressive numbers in the fourth quarter even though its sells 45 percent of its shoes overseas. Executives said strong overseas demand for Cat, Harley-Davidson and Wolver
Garmin Fitness Sales Soar in Fourth Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared by 70 percent in the fourth quarter as consumers snatched up its fitness trackers, easily offsetting a decline at its maturing Outdoor segment…
Cascade and Maverik Partner with Penn State Men’s Lacrosse
Cascade and Maverik Lacrosse are now the official equipment supplier for the Penn State University men's lacrosse program. Penn State will continue to…
The Outdoor Foundation Partners with 1% for the Planet
Outdoor Foundation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Outdoor Industry Association dedicated to getting youth vested in outdoor recreation, has partnered with 1% for the Planet in hopes of reaching more, like-minded donors…
SOS Outreach Honors Mary Jo Tarallo
SOS Outreach recently presented Mary Jo Tarallo, executive director of the Learn to Ski and Snowboard (Month)/Bring a Friend initiative, with its “Social Impact Award in Youth Development” for motivating youths to learn how to ski or snowboard