Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that David Campisi is joining the RYU board of directors. The former chairman, president and CEO of The Sports Authority from 2004-2011, Campisi brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry for soft
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Timbuk2 Sponsors Unsanctioned Criterium Race in Brooklyn
Timbuk2 has sponsored the 2012 Red Hook Crit, an unsanctioned race in Brooklyn, NY, held at night featuring a fixed gear criterium and a 5km running race…
Brownie’s Marine Buys Boca Raton Dive Shop
Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. , a developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized dive and safety products, has purchased substantially all of assets, and assumed the lease of the former Boca Dive Center located at 176 Glades Road in Boca Raton
Outdoor Nation Awards Grants to 13 Paddlesports Programs
Outdoor Nation named winners of The Paddle Nation Project, an initiative that aims to connect young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. The 13 winners were selected by the Outdoor Industry Association Paddle Advisory Council from
Outdoor Retailer Introduces New Marketing Team
Outdoor Retailer officially announced members of its new marketing team, which it hired just before its winter show in January. Member of the team, seen here posing with Man vs. Wild star Bear Grllys, are…
Cordura Names Asia Pacific Marketing Specialist
Invista’s Cordura brand team named Sophia Ou as Asia Pacific (AP) Cordura brand senior marketing specialist, where she will be responsible for execution of marketing efforts designed to increase trade and consumer awareness for the Cordura brand in
L.L. Bean Sales Grew Again in 2011
L.L. Bean reported revenues rose 5.5 percent to $1.52 billion in fiscal 2011 from $1.44 billion 2010, its second-straight increase although it fell short of its internal goals. Its fiscal year closes at the end of February…
JC Penney Appoints New Head Merchant
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced the promotion of a number of current executives and the appointment of several retail veterans who will be at the forefront of redefining the Penney brand and shopping experience. To lead the company's merchandise
Columbia Sportswear Opens Store in Tokyo’s Fashion District
Columbia Sportswear Company opened its 24th branded retail store in Japan March 3 on Cat Street in the heart of Tokyo’s famous Harajuku district…
Dynamic Discs Opens Second Store
Dynamic Discs, a disc golf retailer, announced the opening of a second store in the historic Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas…
Troop Drawdown, Draws Down CamelBak’s Q4 Sales as OEMs Power Fox Racing Shox
The drawdown of U.S. military troops in Iraq and Afghanistan contributed to a 15.3 percent decline in sales at Camelbak, while rising OEM sales to mountain bike and powered vehicle makers drove 12 percent sales growth at Fox Racing Shox during the fourth
Bicycles Drive Profits at Dorel Industries in 2011
The success of Cannondale’s latest innovations helped propel Cycling Sports Group (CSG) to 25 percent sales growth in 2011, despite a decline in fourth quarter sales caused largely by the decision to ship new models a quarter earlier than last year,
The North Face Helps Outdoor Nation Double to 10 Summits
Outdoor Nation will double its number of youth summits to 10 this summer with the continuing support of The North Face, which has returned for the third year in a row as a presenting sponsor of the movement…
Buckle’s Earnings Climb 13 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings rose 13 percent to $56.1 million, or $1.18 per share, from $49.5 million, or $1.05, a year ago. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended Jan. 28 increased 11.2 percent to $337.1 million while comparable store sales
More Than 125 Leaders Attend SGMA’s 13th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
After hearing a 'rah-rah/go get em' speech yesterday morning from golfing great Gary Player, more than 125 leaders in the sports and fitness industry descended upon Capitol Hill to talk with Congress on Wednesday about the issue of physical fitn
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