SmartWool launched its second, 100-percent crowd-sourced van tour on Sept. 13, after seeing a 500-percent lift in engagement and 30-percent increase in overall fan and follower numbers on its social media channels in the wake of last year's tour…
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Johnny Manziel Tops NFL Jersey Sales
According to the initial rankings of Dick's Sporting Goods' Jersey Report, Johnny Manziel is by far the top-selling jersey. Overall this season (NFL Draft begins season), nearly 10 percent of all jerseys sold have been Manziel’s No. 2. Thi
ATK CEO New Chairman of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board
ATK’s President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mark W. DeYoung was elected chairman of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors at its annual meeting…
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Secures Financing to Bring Ultralight to the Masses, Jobs to Maine
Hyperlite Mountain Gear achieved an important milestone last week in its quest to bring ultralight gear to the masses and manufacturing jobs to Maine…
Apple Set to Disrupt Wearables Space
With Apple’s launch last week of the Apple Watch, the spotlight shines bright on the wearables category. It’s pending arrival next year potentially provides a boost for the hyped but sleepy category while also possibly spelling trouble for the
Sports Direct Reports Double Digit Sales Gains in First Quarter
Sports Direct International plc , the UK's leading sports retailer, reported Group sales for its first fiscal quarter ended July 27 climbed 12.2 percent to £711.2 million ($1.21 bn). Gross profit increased 11.8 percent to £301.2 million ($510 mm)…
Wolverine World Wide Expands Amazon Distribution
With customers increasingly shopping there, Wolverine World Wide has opened up distribution for all its brands on Amazon, as well as its sister company, Zappos. Asked last week about distribution with Amazon at CL King & Associates’ Best Ideas Confe
Cabela’s and NSSF Partner to Prevent “Straw” Purchases
Cabela's Incorporated is partnering with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms by bringing increased attention to the firearms industry's Don't Lie for the Other Guy program…
Intrawest Buys Out Blue Mountain Ski Resorts Partner
Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire the 50 percent interest in Blue Mountain Ski Resort that it does not already own from Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc. for CAD $58.0 million…
EMS Sets Grand Opening for Relocated Stamford Store
Eastern Mountain Sports will celebrate the grand opening of its relocated store in Stamford, CT next week. The 8,144-square-foot store at the Ridgeway Shopping Center will carry kid's products and rent paddle sports gear for the first time…
Modell’s Jeff Karten Retires
Modell’s Sporting Goods has confirmed that Jeff Karten, its senior buyer for apparel, has retired…
Spy Optic Modifies Credit Agreement
Spy Optic Inc. has secured changes to a credit agreement increasing the maximum money it can draw against inventory to the lessor of $3.5 million or 100 percent of eligible accounts receivable…
La Sportiva Promotes Degenhardt to Director of Marketing
La Sportiva North America promoted Jonathan Degenhardt to the position of marketing director and announced several other recent staff changes to prepare for continued growth, including a sharp spike in the sale of…
DSW to Open Stores in Texas, New York and Minnesota
DSW Inc. announced plans to open stores in Fort Worth, TX; Plattsburgh, NY; and Eden Prairie, MN. All the stores will open on Sept. 10…
SIX:02 Introduces Inaugural “It’s Your Time” 6K Run In Dallas
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that SIX:02, its new women's fitness retail destination, has launched its inaugural It's Your Time 6K Run. The race will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas…
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