Keen, Inc. plans for a 900+ mile cycling fundraising initiative and accompanying documentary film called Hybrid.Pedal. The initiative will generate awareness of and support for The Conservation Alliance…
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PriceGrabber: ‘Cyber Monday’ Lives On
PriceGrabber.com's “Cyber Monday” shopping data shows a continued strong growth in comparison shopping and online shopping. First reported on “Black Friday” and continued on “Cyber Monday,” the site saw the busiest day for the year-to-date with a 15
Nike and adidas Launch New Brand Campaigns in U.K.
The London Financial Times is reporting that Nike and adidas are launching new brand campaigns that will set rules for retailers concerning service quality and brand presentation. Reportedly, JJB Sports and JD Sports will benefit the most from these two n
Umbro Warns 2006 Sales will be ‘Marginally Below’ Expectations
Umbro has continued to perform in line with expectations internationally with year-to-date total wholesale equivalent sales (TWE) 14% ahead of 2005. However, in the UK, market conditions remain challenging and as a consequence, Umbro’s full-year results a
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Mass. v. EPA Arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Massachusetts v. EPA, a landmark global warming case. The High Court’s decision is likely to have a far-reaching impact on future action to fight global warming at both the state and federal levels. James Mil
Terry Tempest Williams to Speak at Conservation Alliance Meeting
Terry Tempest Williams, celebrated writer and dedicated conservationist will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting at the Salt Lake City Marriott. Williams’ talk will focus on the importance of protecting wild places through
Horny Toad Donates 20% of all Reorders to Charities
Heading into the season of giving, Horny Toad will give 20% of fall 2006 reorders to doing good. Taking a cut from all reorders placed prior to Dec. 15, 2006, the 20% Solution will donate half of all funds raised to Search for Adventure, and half to local
Mammut Partners with IME on Retail Shop Presence
Since 1974, climbers and skiers have been outfitted at North Conway, New Hampshire’s International Mountain Equipment, an outdoor specialty shop in the center of town. This winter, IME will undergo a complete renovation in partnership with Mammut Sports
Zumiez November Comps Jump 12.1%
Zumiez Inc.'s total net sales for the four-week period ended November 25, 2006 increased 43.9% to $25.9 million, compared to $18.0 million for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005. The company's comparable store sales increased 12.1% for
Zumiez November Comps Jump 12.1%
Zumiez Inc.'s total net sales for the four-week period ended November 25, 2006 increased 43.9% to $25.9 million, compared to $18.0 million for the four-week period ended November 26, 2005. The company's comparable store sales increased 12.1% for
Planned Holiday Spending is Flat in 2006
Despite a solid turnout of shoppers on Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend, most Americans plan to spend less or the same amount they spent last year on gifts, according to CNBC's exclusive Holiday Central Survey. Overall falling gas and energy pri
Nike Golf Joins GolfClubDemo.com
Nike Golf has now joined GolfClubDemo.com. Nike will be supplying their golfclubdemo.com so that consumers can select golf clubs from leading manufacturers and demo them for 5-days. Upon conclusion of the demo period, customers use a supplied pre-paid lab
Winter Feels Good Partners with Snow Monsters
SnowSports Industries America’s Winter Feels Good campaign and Snow Monsters are partnering to teach children how to dress for snow sports activities with a new interactive tool on the www.winterfeelsgood.com website that features Snow Monsters’ Snowball
Genesco’s Annual Community Outreach Helps 300 Children
Volunteers from Hat World and Genesco Inc. gave 300 Indianapolis school-aged children new shoes and warm hats for the holidays. In addition, volunteers were joined by Indianapolis Colts players, led by Gary Brackett and Cato June, who visited with the chi
Ortovox Works with UAC to Raise Backcountry Avalanche Awareness
Ortovox USA and the US Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center have joined forces to create a series of area boundary signs that remind backcountry travelers to be aware of snow conditions and even check to make sure each rider’s transceiver is transmitting.