The Outdoor Foundation called on outdoor leaders to attend its second annual Outsiders Ball on the eve of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market next August in Salt Lake City. Thanks to the generous support of sponsoring companies, industry leaders, and Ball atte
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Chaco Hires Backbone Media Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Chaco has appointed Backbone Media to handle its public relations. Based in Colorado, Backbone currently represents more than 50 brands in the outdoor and lifestyle marketplace…
Majority of Mid-Market Retailers Don’t Yet See Economic Recovery
A new survey commissioned by CIT Group Inc. found 55 percent of middle market retail executives don't believe an economic recovery has materialized, while 61 percent see an uneven recovery developing that seems to be favoring wealthier consumers more
Hoka One One to Sponsor JFK 50 Mile Run
Hoka One One, a division of Decker’s Outdoor Corporation, announced their lead sponsorship of the upcoming 2013 JFK 50 Mile Run, which marks its 50th Anniversary on Nov. 23, 2013…
Nike Increases Quarterly Dividend
Nike, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a 14 percent increase overall in its quarterly dividend…
Asics America to Sponsor Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
Foot Locker announced that Asics America will be the presenting sponsor and official apparel, footwear and accessories provider for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships through 2015…
Stage Stores’s Q3 Comps Slump
Stage Stores Inc. reported sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 27 decreased 2.8 percent to $360 million from $371 million in the prior year quarter. Comparable store sales decreased 4.6 percent…
HatsanUSA Selects Advertising Agency
HatsanUSA, Inc. has announced Chevalier Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations as its agency of record…
Penney’s 3Q Loss Widens, But Improvement Seen
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported a loss of $489 million, or $1.94 per share, in the third quarter after special charges but pointed to improving sales trends. The retailer said it achieved positive comparable store sales in October and comparable store
REI Announces New Location for Texas
Texas adventurers can gear up for even more outdoor activities in Dallas when a new REI opens in Southlake, Texas at Park Village…
NRF Says October Retail Sales Signal Strong Holiday Spending
Advance estimates of October retail sales signal a good holiday season for retailers, officials at the National Retail Federation opined…
Backcountry Launches Women’s Avalanche Safety Workshops
Backcountry.com will hold all-day avalanche safety workshops for women in three states next month in December in an effort to support snow safety education and build a sense of camaraderie among female skiers and snowboarders…
Endurance House Opens Fourth Store
Endurance House, a new franchisee specialty retailer particularly catering to triathlon, iron-distance triathlon and marathon competitors, opened its fourth store. The store in Oceanside, CA is at 401 North Coast Highway, Suite 103, (off Highway 101 near
Perry Ellis to License Jack Nicklaus
Perry Ellis International, Inc. entered into an exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with Nicklaus International Brand Management to design, develop, manufacture and distribute men's and ladies' sportswear, tailored clothing and accessories
Federal Internet Tax Bill Exempts 93.5 Percent of Online Retailers
The Marketplace Fairness Act now being considered by Congress would affect just 4.5 percent of online retailers but 57 percent of total U.S. online sales, according to a study released Tuesday by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Determining the imp
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