Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. attributed 190 basis points of a 490-basis-point decline in same-store sales during the fourth quarter ended June 29 to a “retail malaise,” and expects margin pressure to increase in the current quarter as its ups se
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Ibex Hires Reno Firm to Handle Wholesale Distribution
Ibex Outdoor Clothing, manufacturer of premium technical Merino wool apparel and accessories, has partnered with Reno, NV-based ITS Logistics to handle all of its wholesale shipping, effective immediately…
Princeton Tec’s Global Ambitions Trigger Leadership Changes
Princeton Tec has named Brian McKinney outdoor division manager to replaced Justin Kline, who will be shifting his focus to leading International sales…
OIA Names Made in America Showcase Exhibitors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) named the 30 companies that will exhibit products at Outdoor Retailer's first “Made in America Product Showcase” next week in Salt Lake City…
Cramer Products Announces Retirement of CEO Tom Rogge
Cramer Products, a leader in sports medicine and physical education products, announced the retirement of Thomas K. Rogge, president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 30, 2014, and the appointment of Robert Mogolov to the position of general ma
Under Armour Launches Largest Ever Global Women’s Marketing Campaign
Under Armour launched I Will What I Want, its most expansive global women's marketing campaign to-date, at a press event in New York City. The campaign features an all-star roster of trailblazing female talent, including champion downhill skier Linds
Steve Madden’s Q2 Sales Dip
Steve Madden reported sales in the second quarter were $295.7 million compared to $297.6 million in the same period of 2013…
Whistler Blackcomb and Icebreaker Form Strategic Partnership
Whistler Blackcomb announced a three-year retail and marketing partnership with Icebreaker…
Eddie Bauer Launches App for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Eddie Bauer has unveiled a free iPhone app, called Eddie Bauer Adventure Guide, which lets outdoor enthusiasts look up more than 10,000 unique U.S. locations across nine different activities…
Beretta Names Patillo Construction for Tennessee Facilities
Beretta U.S.A. announced that it has hired the nationally renowned design build firm Pattillo Construction Corporation in partnership with the architectural/engineering firm brph to design and build the newest Beretta manufacturing facility to be located
DC Shoes Collaborates with Art Collective CYRCLE.
DC Shoes continues their tradition of partnering with innovative artists and designers for their Fall apparel and shoe collaboration with art collective CYRCLE. The group’s two artists, Rabî and Davey…
Mountainsmith Names New Rep in Great Lakes Region
Mountainsmith named Scott Christoffel as its new Great Lakes sales rep…
SIA Opens Official Room Block for 2015 Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has opened the 2015 SIA Snow Show official hotel blocks. SIA Snow Show hotel reservations can be made online at…
Polar Explorer to Keynote OIA Sustainability Conference
Polar explorer Eric Larsen will kick off the second Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Insights Conference, taking place on Tuesday, August 5. The one-day-conference will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek, just
Cabela’s Announces New Mobile Application
Cabela's Incorporated has launched a new mobile application for Android and iPhone…
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