Zappos said the first Stop of its Zappos Rideshop Series will be held in downtown Las Vegas on May 17. The event will be held to promote the growing online Rideshop on Zappos.com…
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WTB Launches News Website with Buy Local Now Button
WTB has launched its new website featuring a Buy Local Now button next to products, giving consumers the opportunity to check stock holdings from nearby shops, allowing for in-store pickup upon checkout. The site also caters to mobile devices and features
Zamst Signs Pro Beach Volleyball Star
Zamst, the maker of sports protective equipment, announced an endorsement deal with pro beach volleyball player Whitney Pavlik. Pavlik was the #1 ranked female player…
Bass Pro to Open Third Canadian Store
Bass Pro Shops will locate its third Canadian store in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…
April Spending up 0.5 Percent at Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.5 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month and increased 4.5 percent unadjusted year-over-year in April, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Outdoor Channel Expenses Outstrip Revenue Grains in First Quarter
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated revenues reached $16.9 million in the first quarter ended March 31, an 18 percent increase compared with $14.3 million in the first quarter of 2012, driven primarily by a 20 percent growth in advertisin
Vasque to Repair Soles in Damascus this Week
Vasque will take part in the three-day ‘Trail Days’ celebration this week in Damascus, Va. for the third year in a row to help through hikers celebrate reaching the half way mark on the Appalachian Trail…
Sport Chalet Ready for Fourth Annual Outdoor Expo in The Park
For the fourth year in a row, Sport Chalet, Inc. will host its interactive Outdoor Expo in the Park. On Saturday, May 18 th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Olberz Park next to the La Canada Sport Chalet, attendees can learn, try and gain exposure to the best g
Ecco Appoints Global PR Agency for Ecco Sport
Ecco has appointed Buffalo Communications (Buffalo) its lead global PR agency for Ecco Sport to grow international brand awareness and market share in the outdoor and running categories…
Head NV Q1 Losses Spike Amid Weather and Currency Challenge
Head NV reported its adjusted operating losses grew substantially in the first quarter as it battled unfavorable weather and exchange rates in many of its key markets…
Easton-Bell Swings to Q1 Loss As New Executives Take Over
In the first earnings report since replacing two top executives, Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. released unaudited figures showing it swung to a loss in the first quarter as lower sales of Bell, Giro and Easton cycling products and the loss of fitness sales mor
Winter Clearance and Promotions Continue Hampering Margins at Backcountry.com and BodyBuilding.com
Profits at Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com remained under pressure in the first quarter as winter clearance and promotional activities drove down margins for the online retailers, according to parent Liberty Interactive Corp…
Jarden Investing to Triple Zoot’s Sales
Jarden Corp. CEO Jim Lillie identified the triathlon footwear and apparel brand Zoot as one of the most promising growth opportunities at Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS), which sold $2.7 billion of camping, fishing, football, skiing and outdoor apparel in
The Buckle’s May Comps Rise 6.2 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 4, increased 6.2 percent…
Nighthawk Lights Partners with Outdoorsman Chad Weatherford
Nighthawk Lights LLC has partnered with Chad Weatherford a Field & Stream two-time Total Outdoorsman Challenge Champion to promote it line of gear to outdoor enthusiasts…
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