Shoe Carnival, Inc. appointed Kent Zimmerman as vice president e-commerce, effective June 3. Most recently, he worked for Optaros, Inc., a global systems integration and solutions provider. Zimmerman also worked from 2000 to 2007 for The Finish Line to he
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Dorel Initiates Layoffs at Bike Business, Lowers Q2 Earnings Forecast
Dorel Industries announced that its Cannondale Sports Unlimited unit will lay off 50 employees, or 5 percent of its workforce, due to continued discounting by independent bike dealers trying to clear inventory that did not sell this spring. The shortfall
Cudas Footwear Hires Marty Byer Group in Mid Atlantic
Cudas Footwear announced that Marty Byer of the Marty Byer Group, has joined the Cudas sales team. Byer will oversee efforts across the Greater Mid Atlantic Region…
Retail Sales Improve in May
May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted from April and increased a strong 4.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Adds Materials Sustainability Index Web Tool
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has launched the Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) web tool as a new component to the Higg Index suite of sustainability tools for the apparel and footwear industries…
OIA Rendezvous Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday
Friday is the last day to take advantage of early-bird registration for 2013 Rendezvous, the annual leadership forum for the outdoor industry, presented by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA). A discount of $100 off the normal registration fee is available
Filson Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters
Filson celebrated the opening of its new world headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seattle, where to company has done business for 116 years…
Intersport Expects Sales to be Flat in 2013
Intersport International Corp. GmbH, the world’s largest sporting goods retailer, increased its retail sales by 3 percent to €10.2 billion ($13 bn) Euro in 2012. The Switzerland-based retailer said it expects comparable sales in 2013..
Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced the award of $101,435 to grant recipients in the first quarter of 2013. The 18 grants went to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle in 13 states…
Ray Cook Golf Names Director of Sales
Ray Cook Golf, a leading golf manufacturer, appointed John Holst as director of sales.
Costa Sunglasses Names Apparel Merchandising Manager
Costa Sunglasses recently hired Margaret DeWeerth as its new apparel merchandising manager. The company’s apparel line consists of t-shirts, performance shirts, hats and retainer cords. DeWeerth will be responsible for the apparel product developmen
Lafuma Group Reports Big Loss, Unveils Restructuring Plan
Lafuma Group unveiled a major restricting plan after sharply marking down the value of its Oxbow action sports brand, reporting a 15.4 percent decline in sales and a net loss of €60.0 million for the six months ended March 31…
Power and Sailboat Sales Rebounded in 2012
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported that retail sales of new power and sailboats increased 10.7 percent in 2012 to 163,245, demonstrating a post-recession recovery for the industry…
VF Corp. Reveals Growth Targets for 2017
VF Corporation Corp expects revenues at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition to reach $11.1 billion by 2017, or grow at a five-year capitalized annual growth rate of 14 percent. That will include 11 percent organic growth and 3 percent growth from acquis
RECALL: 80,000 Gerber Machete Sheaths
Gerber is recalling 80,000 sheaths shipped with its Bear Grylls Parang machetes in the United States and Canada, because they can fray during normal use and expose the user to a laceration hazard…
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