Ahnu Footwear will donate up to $10,000 to The Conservation Alliance as the charter outdoor industry sponsor of the Plus 3 Network, a free web-based community that challenges Americans to record and earn rewards for their exercise miles…
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Golfsmith Appoints COO
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. appointed Sue E. Gove as its EVP and chief operating officer. Most recently, Gove was an independent consultant but had previously served in the same role for Zale Corp., the jeweler. She will initially oversee finan
Scheels Opens Largest Store
Scheels opened its largest store on Saturday, and what it's calling the world's largest sporting goods store. The 295,000-square-foot Scheels at The Legends at Sparks Marina, Nev., a city of 90,000 near Reno…
JJB Sports Warns on FY Profit, Cuts Dividend
JJB Sports Plc warned on full-year profit after slumping to a first-half loss and axed its dividend for shareholders. The company said it expects underlying pretax profit for the year ended January 2009 to be about 15 million pounds ($27.6 million), down
GreenRep.Org is the Answer to Making Sales Greener
Greenrep.org is a sales agency dedicated to selling green products and advancing green initiatives in the surf, skate, snow, and outdoor industries. Greenrep.org works by donating 5% of all profits to green organizations and educational sources.
Vail Resorts Sets Records in 2008, Sees Lower 2009
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported that a huge jump in real estate sales propelled it to record revenue, EBITDA and net income in the year ended July 31, 2008. Epic late snow, a boom in foreign tourism and higher ticket prices also helped. But the nation's
Easton-Bell Names Horn as VP-Marketing, Team Sports
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. has promoted Kyle Horn to VP – Marketing, Team Sports. Horn joined the company in October 2006 as director of marketing – Baseball/Softball & Hockey…
Armstrong to Buy Stake in SRAM
Lance Armstrong is switching his allegiance from Shimano to SRAM in a big way, according to various media reports. Armstrong announced Wednesday that he would compete in the 2009 Tour de France with a team that has used SRAM components. Also, the Wall Str
Ryder Named Aetrex Women’s Product Director
Aetrex Worldwide has hired industry veteran Susan Ryder as women’s product director. The company hopes Ryder will help increase the design appeal of its women’s products…
Wal-Mart Vows to Cut Plastic Bag Usage by 33%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. took another big stride in its sustainability efforts when it committed to reduce its global plastic shopping bag waste by an average of 33% per store by 2013. To reach this goal, Wal-Mart will reduce the number of bags given out by
Retailers Urge Congress To Pass Bailout Plan
The National Retail Federation called on Congress to act immediately on legislation to address the nation’s financial crisis, while one leading retail executive urged them to also take the opportunity to crack down on short sellers and make needed financi
The Finish Line Swings to Q2 Profit; Comps Up 4.7%
The Finish Line reported net earnings from continuing operations jumped 91% in its second quarter ended August 30, to $13.2 million, or 24 cents a share, from $6.9 million, or 14 cents a year ago. Sales increased 3.9% to $353.3 million from $340 million f
USSA Names Gundersen to Direct Education Programs
Finn Gundersen, who has nearly 40 years of educational experience from the club level to the national team, has been named director of sport education by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. Gundersen will develop programs to educate the USSA's co
Crocs Adds Store and Marketing Director in Canada
Crocs, Inc. plans to open a company-owned store in Canada. This new flagship Toronto location adds to the existing stores in Quebec City and Montreal…
West 49 Posts 1.3% BTS Gain
West 49 Inc. reported modest sales gains for the back-to-school period. The Canadian action sports retailer said sales at stores open for at least one year rose 1.3 percent in the five weeks ended Sept 13, with 1.1 percent growth from its core West 49 ban
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