Sports Authority appointed Michael Foss to the position of CEO following the retirement of Darrell Webb…
Category: Outdoor
OIA’s Adds Trade Lobbyist to Growing Washington DC Office
Rich Harper has joined Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) as its new trade policy advisor and the third full-time lobbyist working out of its Washington DC office…
Cliff Keen Reaches Endorsement Deals With Metcalf, Van Dusen
Cliff Keen Athletic has entered into separate marketing and athlete endorsement deals with men's freestyle wrestler Brent Metcalf and prominent women's wrestling coach Marcie Van Dusen…
Sturm, Ruger Names New National Accounts Manager
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has named David McDaniel as its new national accounts manager…
Wealth Effect Likely Helped Sustain Consumer Confidence in June
Consumer confidence continued to hover near five- to six-year highs in the United States in June, depending on which of the country’s two leading consumer surveys you trust most…
Finish Line’s Macy’s Roll Out Off to Winning Start
The Finish Line’s earnings in its first quarter ended June 1, as expected, dropped sharply due to costs related to the launch of its program to operate athletic shoe departments inside Macy's…
U.S. Again Fuel Nike’s Momentum
Bolstered by accelerating sales of running and basketball footwear in the U.S. and improved margins, Nike Inc. reported a higher-than-expected profit in its fourth quarter ended May 31. More critically, it indicated that worldwide futures orders for Nike
Nike’s Q4 Profits Climb 27 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues from continuing operations rose 7 percent in its fourth quarter ended May 31, to $6.7 billion, up 9 percent excluding the impact of exchange rates. Nike Brand revenues were higher in Running, Basketball, Men’s Training,
Backcountry.com Names Director of Brand Marketing
Backcountry.com hired Adrian Montgomery, who helped Scott Sports rebuild its brand in the United States over the last eight years, as director of brand marketing. Montgomery, who spent much of his time at Scott USA helping the re-establish the brand with
RECALL: 175 Tern Folding Bikes
Stiles Products is recalling approximately 175 of its Tern folding bicycles because the bike’s frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard…
BSN Sports Acquires Spokane Athletic Supply
BSN Sports has completed the acquisition of Spokane Athletic Supply based in Spokane, WA…
Lululemon Signs Two Stores Leases in Texas
Lululemon Athletica Inc. signed leases at Southlake Town Square in Southlake, TX and The Shops at Legacy in Plano, according to Retail Properties of America, Inc…
Sports Authority Names New CEO as Webb Retires
Sports Authority’s board of directors appointed Michael Foss to the position of chief executive officer following the retirement of Darrell Webb. Webb is retiring from his positions as CEO and chairman of the board…
Primaloft Joins The Conservation Alliance
PrimaLoft has joined The Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor businesses committed to protecting wild places throughout North America…
Puma Ends Endorsement Deal with Aaron Hernandez
Puma ended its endorsement deal with Aaron Hernandez after the former New England Patriot's tight end on Wednesday was arrested on murder charges…
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