The North Face announced that it will be a Presenting Sponsor of Outdoor Nation for the third year in a row. This summer Outdoor Nation will host 10 Youth Summits, growing its investment in youth-led projects and ultimately empowering thousands of young l
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Foot Locker Ramps Up Growth Plans
At an investors meeting in New York City, Foot Locker officials announced an updated strategic plan and set of operating initiatives intended to further elevate the company’s long-term financial performance for the period 2012 through 2016. The comp
Big Rock Sports To Acquire Southern Marine
Big Rock Sports agreed to purchase Southern Marine. Southern Marine was founded in Little Rock, AR, in 1997 and today serves as a distributor for 120 manufacturers. Headquartered in Little Rock with facilities in Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC, and Denton,
Newton Running Names Stuart Johnson as VP of Marketing
Newton Running hired Stuart Johnson as VP of marketing. Johnson brings to the position 20 years of diverse, global marketing experience in footwear, apparel, packaged goods and premium retailing for such recognizable brands as Reebok, Starbucks, Microsoft
Skullcandy CFO and General Counsel Resigns
Skullcandy, Inc. announced that CFO and General Counsel Mitch Edwards, who guided the company through its highly successful IPO last year, has advised the company of his decision to resign to pursue other opportunities, including charitable and humanitari
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expects Modest Comp Growth in 2012
Dick's Sporting Goods' earnings rose 27.0 percent in the fourth quarter on a 0.1 percent comp gain. Results came in largely in line with revised expectations given on Jan. 12. At the time, the retailer slightly narrowed its guidance due to the
Golf Rounds Played Sour in January
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 21.4 percent in January 2012 over January 2011. Public access play was up 23.0 percent and private course activity was up 17.5 percent…
Olympian Jenny Simpson to Participate in SGMA’s National Health Through Fitness Day
U.S. Olympic middle distance runner Jenny Barringer Simpson will be joining a number of sports superstars help fight childhood obesity and to help ‘Get America Moving’ as part of SGMA's National Health Through Fitness Day. Simpson is the
Vail Resorts Says Anemic Tahoe Snowfall Hurting Retail Sales
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported its brick-and-mortar retail sales declined $5.3 million, or 9.5 percent, for its second quarter ended Jan. 31, largely due to a lack of snow in and around its resorts in Lake Tahoe. Visits to its Colorado resorts declined 8.8 p
Easton-Bell Q4 Sales Surge on Earlier Spring Shipments
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which markets and licenses sporting goods under the Easton, Bell, Giro, Riddell and Blackburn brands, reported net sales surged 16.9 percent in the fourth quarter as it shipped baseball, softball and other spring sports items ear
Industry Research Shows Merino Garments Biodegrade in Nine Months
Research commissioned by The New Zealand Merino Company has found that garments made of merino wool only take about nine months to biodegrade. The company commissioned the study in response to growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products.
Haglöfs to Distribute Direct in The Netherlands
Haglöfs will open a new subsidiary this spring for the Benelux markets. It will be the third new subsidiary in just one year, and is in line with Haglöfs' export and distribution strategy with improved proximity, service and support for the company&#
Cabela’s to Open Store Near Seattle April 19
Cabela's Incorporated said it will open the doors to its new Tulalip store about 30 miles north of Seattle at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 as part of a broader expansion in REI's home state. The store is located within Quil Ceda Village along I
Outdoor Execs Explore Economic Benefits of Conservation at White House Conference
Outdoor Industry Association participated Friday in a White House conference exploring the link between conservation and strong local economies. Will Manzer, CEO of EMS and Sutton Bacon, president and CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, were among the 600 wh
Chinese Brands Boost Attendance at 2012 Ispo Beijing
Messe Munchen said attendance surged 38 percent to 24,500 at its 2012 Ispo Beijing thanks in part to a growing number of Chinese sporting goods brands that are exhibiting at the show. The event featured products by 353 exhibitors (+ 28 percent), 516 brand
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