The National Retail Federation said advance estimates of November retail sales affirmed its holiday spending forecast, which anticipates an increase of 4.1 percent over last year…
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Craghoppers Names Sales Agency for Parcific Northwest
Craghoppers has hired High Country Trading as its sales rep agency in the Pacific Northwest territory…
Nike Sues Former Designers
Nike filed a breach of contract lawsuit against three former designers who plan to join Adidas to build a new creative studio coming to Brooklyn, NY in 2015…
Reebok Partners with Kendrick Lamar
Reebok announced a new partnership with acclaimed hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar. Reebok and Kendrick together hope to inspire and empower youth through programs designed to provide a positive alternative to the streets. Their shared goal provides the crea
Jack Wolfskin Debt Falls in Secondary Markets
Jack Wolfskin's debt has dropped between 9 and 13 percent in value on secondary markets in the last month, reports Reuters, citing data collected by its affiliate, Thomson Reuters LPC…
Quiksilver Sees Double-Digit Q4 Revenue Drop
Quiksilver, Inc. reported operating earnings before special items fell sharply in its fourth quarter ended Oct. 31. Sales dropped 11 percent to $401 million. Among brands, Quiksilver was down 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis, Roxy declined 6 percent
The Buckle, Inc. Announces Leadership Appointments
The Buckle, Inc. announced that Kelli D. Molczyk has been appointed to the position of vice president of women’s merchandising and Diane L. Applegate has been appointed to the position of vice president of supply chain and merchandising operations.

Asics Introduces First Tennis Racket
Building upon its aggressive growth strategy in the tennis market, Asics America announced the introduction of the BZ 100, a new performance tennis racquet. Asics' first performance tennis racquet, the BZ100 gives competitive players a controllable p
Selk’bag USA Appoints Verde Brand Communications as PR Agency
Selk’bag USA, Inc. is retaining Verde Brand Communications as its agency of record going forward…
Big Agnes Adds Six Key Staff to Support Future Growth,
Big Agnes has hired six new employees, including two former managers from Eastern Mountain Sports, to support growth fueled by strong demand for new category launches, including its mtnGLO Collection of tents and camp accessories featuring integrated LED
January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month – Eastern U.S. Lesson Roundup
Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in January is a time when the snow sports industry offers attractive and affordable beginner programs for children and adults who can learn from a pro…

The North Face Names Fleet Feet Aptos Winner of the Never Stop Exploring Award
The North Face has named Northern California Fleet Feet Aptos the winner of The North Face 2014 Running Specialty Never Stop Exploring Award…
Eagle Creek Announces 2014 Rep of the Year
Eagle Creek has chosen Harold Mullins and Atlantic Sports Group as 2014 Rep Agency of the Year…
GoPro Signs as Sponsor of SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range
GoPro Inc. enabler of some of todays most immersive and engaging content has signed on as the official camera sponsor of the 2015 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range…
Oboz Footwear Adds Steve Lowry to its Customer Service Team
Oboz Footwear appointed Steve Lowry as the newest member of its customer service team…