The Buckle Bucks Mall Trend

For a quarter that has seen many mall retailers struggle, The Buckle continues to not only endure the effects of the tumultuous environments, but has been able to post remarkable growth in the process — all while exceeding the lofty expectations of analy

Billabong Again Cuts Guidance on U.S. Weakness

Billabong International Ltd. has cut its fiscal 2009 guidance for the third time since mid-2008, citing the weak U.S. economy as reason for the reductions. The Australia-based surf company now expects to report full year net profit after tax in the range

Adidas Group Names Chief Officers for Sales and Retail

Adidas Group has named two new chief officers for sales and retail, responsible for both adidas and Reebok. Michael Stanier joined the adidas Group as chief retail officer on May 15, and Roland Auschel will assume the role of chief sales officer on July

Jim Tompkins to Leave New Balance

New Balance President and COO Jim Tompkins will leave the company in early June after 10 years in the position. A spokesperson with New Balance said the company is currently developing transition plans…

Outdoor Retailer Further Cuts Costs to Add Value

Like operators of many businesses these days, the organizers of the Outdoor Retailer trade show recognize that “flat is the new up.” That's why their “goal” for the upcoming Summer Market is to have at least the approximately 21,000 overall attendees

RECALL: Norco, Trek, Cannondale Bikes

Around 20,000 mountain bikes and bike frames are being recalled last week by three companies in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Both Trek and Cannondale are recalling bikes with faulty suspension forks manufactured by Taiwane

Survey: Business Getting Done at OR Trade Show

In its first comprehensive survey around the iconic outdoor industry trade show event since 2004, the organizers of Outdoor Retailer found – not so surprisingly – that new products and networking were the primary reasons retailers went to their trade show

Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever Elect Two to Board

Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever announce Jon Lee of Missoula, MT and Dick Bell of Omaha, NE have been elected as new members to the organization’s National Board of Directors. The 18-member board meets quarterly and oversees the operations of Ph

Bass Pro Shops to Provide Free Family Activities

Beginning Saturday, May 30th and continuing through Sunday, July 5th, Family Summer Camp events will be held at Bass Pro Shops destination retail stores across America and Canada (the event will not be at Miami, FL, Branson, MO, or the Worldwide Sportsmen

John R. Pope Tapped as New DU President

Ducks Unlimited ushered in a new era at its Annual Convention in Denver as delegates elected longtime volunteer John R. Pope of Jacksonville, FL, as its 40th President. Pope will follow in the footsteps of Bruce Lewis, who is now the Chairman of the Board

GunVault Names Dir. of Sales

GunVault, a developer and manufacturer of security products for the law enforcement, tactical and commercial markets, has named Steve Hoffa its Director of Sales…