Following the sale of the Umbro Brand by Nike, Inc., the sponsorship of United Soccer Leagues (USL) has transferred from Umbro to Nike…
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Puma’s Chief Supply Chain Officer to Leave
Puma announced Reiner Seiz, the company's chief supply chain officer, will not extend his current contract. After 23 years at Puma, Seiz will relinquish his duties Jan. 31 to pursue other opportunities. His successor will be announced at a later date
Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K Raises $36,000
The Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k 2012 race raised $36,000 for trail building and preservation in greater Chattanooga, organizers announced…
Sporting Goods Sales Grew 0.5 percent in November
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.5 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in November and increased 7.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported. That compared to an increase of 0
Scott Sports to Launch Ski Boot Line at ORWM 2013
Scott Sports announced it plans to introduce Scott ski boots into the market. Beginning at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the Swiss company will introduce a line of ski boots which includes boots intended for alpine, ski mountaineering, freeski
Outdoor University Schedule Posted for OR Winter Market
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer have announced the Outdoor University schedule for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM) in Salt Lake City in January. The lineup includes nearly 50 educational sessions designed to help the outdoor
Angel Fire Resorts Says Fresh Powder Ensures Friday Open
Angel Fire Resorts, which is located at 8,300 feet in the Southern Rockies of New Mexico, said cold temperatures and 14 inches of fresh snow have allowed it to open more trails ahead of its Dec. 14 opening. The resort said it will keep a new zip line open
McDavid Appoints Two New Members to Marketing Team
McDavid Inc. has appointed Richard Avis and Kathryn Millett, experienced product directors, to its marketing team, both reporting to Mary Horwath, vice president global marketing. Avis and Millett will be responsible for driving product development and su
Pivotal 5 Appoints VP of Sales
Pivotal 5, a leader in wellness and handheld fitness products announces the hiring of Craig Bradley as vice president of sales for fitness facilities and specialty markets…
NICA Picks up Top Sponsor in Sho-Air International
Sho-Air International, which specializes in transporting trade show and event material, has signed on as the top sponsor of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) in a two-year agreement that adds significant support to the continuing gro
REI Ranked Best Retailer to Work For by Glassdoor
REI was named among the 2013 Best Place to Work through the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which is based on more than 500,000 employee reviews. REI beat out Trader Joe’s, Ikea, Costco and Starbucks to become the highest ranked retailer fo
Keen Opens Expanded Store Near Portland Headquarters
Keen has moved and reopened its Keen Garage PDX to the first floor of is new headquarters located at 515 NW 13th Avenue in Portland, OR. The oversized glass pane garage doors facing Glisan Street opened just after noon Wednesday, Dec. 12 to unveil the 400
Brian Anderson Named CEO of Madd Gear
Madd Gear, the action sports brand, named Brian Anderson to the newly created role of president and CEO of Madd Gear Americas…
Icebreaker Opens First Retail Store in Australia
Icebreaker, the New Zealand-based merino-wool specialist, opened its first retail store in Melbourne, Australia…
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Cuts Q4 Loss on Record Summer Visits
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported its loss declined nearly 65 percent in the fourth quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks to record summer visitation. As of Dec. 2, season pass sales and bookings for lodging were running 4 and 5 percent ahead of their lev
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