Big Rock Sports Finalizes Inland Pacific Acquisition

Big Rock Sports, LLC, has finalized the acquisition of Inland Pacific Distributors, Ltd. Inland Pacific, which is based in British Columbia, operates out of three regional distribution centers across Canada, and has been servicing the independent sportin

Pale Morning Media Opens Maine Office

Pale Morning Media, a public relations and strategic communications firm specializing in the outdoor world, has moved their Portland, ME satellite office to a new location near the historic Old Port district…

May Sport Footwear Retail Sales Pace Weakens

With the month of May typically seen as the beginning of a clearance period for athletic footwear for many retailers, its importance is usually on the low end of the scale after the Easter and Spring Break periods are past and inventories are cleaned up h

Shimano Q1 Growth Stymied by Japan Earthquake

Shimano Group reported that first quarter sales increased 1.3 percent to ¥50.9 billion ($619 mm) with a small gain in the bicycle component business partially offset by a slight decline in fishing tackle revenues. Bicycle Component division sales rose 2.

Puma Q1 Revenues Pass Billion Dollar Mark

Puma AG reported that first quarter consolidated sales reached €773.4 million ($1.06 bn), rising 9.3 percent in currency-adjusted terms and 13.2 percent in euro terms when compared to the first quarter of 2010. In currency-neutral terms, Footwear revenu

SportsOneSource Announces 2011 SGB 40 Under 40 Honorees

The SportsOneSource Group is pleased to announce the honorees for the fourth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year's list again contains individuals from all corners of the sporting good industry who are recognized as leaders making a difference i

NRF: Store Expansion High on Agenda for 2011

Retailers in 2011 will be intent on actively growing their businesses and improving customer insight capabilities, in addition to continuing efforts begun during the economic downturn to stabilize operating costs and focus on financial discipline, accordi

Sea to Summit Names Southeast Agency

Sea to Summit has named Elliott Hardin of Hardin Outdoors to serve as their independent sales representative in the Southeast region. The announcement bolsters Sea to Summitfs commitment to provide the highest level of sales support to the retailers in t

Paul Gagner Joins The SportsOneSource Group

The SportsOneSource Group continues to commit resources to its specialty business and to OIA VantagePoint™ platform, The Official Research of the Outdoor Industry™. The company has tapped long-time outdoor industry veteran Paul Gagner as Vice President a