Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding near Pittsburgh International Airport, leasing 73 acres at Northfield Commerce Park, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. As part of the new lease deal, Dick's has committed to constructing a 180,000-squa
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Five Ten Accepting Applications for 2013 Youth Core Awards
Five Ten is now taking applications for the 2013 Core Awards in Climbing. The Five Ten Core Award is designed to support young athletes who embrace adventure and push their personal limits. This series focuses on aspiring young climbers…
Gaiam Divests Bulk of its Stake in Solar Company
Gaiam, Inc. announced it had divested most of its stake in a solar energy company and will use the proceeds to invest in its core business of selling fitness products and media…
Intersport Expects Sales to be Flat in 2013
Intersport International Corp. GmbH, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, increased its retail sales by 3 percent to €10.2 billion ($13 bn) Euro in 2012. The Switzerland-based retailer said it expects comparable sales in 2013..
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced the award of $101,435 to grant recipients in the first quarter of 2013. The 18 grants went to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle in 13 states…
Ray Cook Golf Names Director of Sales
Ray Cook Golf, a leading golf manufacturer, appointed John Holst as director of sales.
Ashaway To Continue As Official String Of USA Racquetball
Ashaway Racket Strings has extended its contract to remain the official string of USA Racquetball through the end of 2013…
Louisville Slugger Signs Jason Heyward
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, one of Major League Baseball’s brightest young stars, has signed a contract with Louisville Slugger…
Bass Pro Shops To Open in Sayreville, NJ
Bass Pro Shops will open a store at Luxury Point, one of the largest new mixed-use developments in the U.S., in Sayreville, NJ. The new 200,000 square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World will be located at Garden State Parkway…
Delta Apparel Added to the Russell 2000 Index
Delta Apparel, Inc. has been added to the Russell 3000 Index and the subset Russell 2000 Index. The company continues to be included in the Russell Microcap Index…
Power and Sailboat Sales Rebounded in 2012
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported that retail sales of new power and sailboats increased 10.7 percent in 2012 to 163,245, demonstrating a post-recession recovery for the industry…
Asheville Showroom to Showcase Regional Outdoor Brands
SylvanSport has teamed up with the largest Subaru dealer in the Southeast to establish the Prestige Adventure Center, a showroom in Asheville, NC that features outdoor gear manufactured by companies based in Western North Carolina…
Zero Discharge Group Releases Latest Roadmap
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Group (ZDHC Group) released version two of a planning document setting environment goals for the global apparel and footwear industry. SDHC is led by Adidas Group, Jack Wolfskin, New Balance, Nike, Puma and other
Bogs Footwear Helps Launch Campaign to Support Oregon Farmers
Bogs Footwear has donated $10,000 to support a regional marketing campaign that aims to increase consumer awareness and patronage of farmers markets throughout the Willamette Valley…
OIA VantagePoint: May Marks First Decline in Outdoor Product Sales of 2013
Sales of Outdoor Products declined 1.7 percent in fiscal May to $828.9 million, the first decline in overall sales so far this year, according to the latest monthly sales report from OIA VantagePoint. Outdoor Hardgoods continued its solid sales growth for
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