Hibbett Sports Inc. has acquired a new site for its headquarters that will keep the retailer based in Birmingham, according to al.com. The move, expected to happen in April, will triple its office space from about 38,000 square feet now to 115,000 at the
Category: Outdoor
Klymit Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Jacket
Klymit, the Utah company known for creating NobleTek argon gas insulation for outdoor gear and apparel, has launched a Kickstarter project as a potential funding source for the production of the Klymit Ulaar Jacket…
Li-Ning’s CFO Resigns
Li Ning announced that its CFO Nicholas Chong had resigned to pursue other business opportunities, but will remain an adviser to the company. The company said it is lining up potential candidates as a replacement…
Prince to Sponsor PowerShares Series
Prince Global Sports has signed a multi-year deal to become the official racket of the PowerShares Series, formerly known as the Champions Series…
Yue Yuen Revenues Down in September, Flat Through Fourth Quarter
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited generated net consolidated operating revenue of $572.5 million in September, down four percent from a year earlier. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, net consolidated revenue reached $5.38 billion, which was roughly
Black Diamond Apparel Line to Feature Fabrics from Schoeller and Nanosphere
Black Diamond Equipment announced that is building its inaugural Fall 2013 apparel line around Schoeller Textiles and Bluesign-approved fabrics from Nanonsphere…
ACK to Open Fourth Store North of Houston
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) plans to open a fourth location in Spring, TX just north of Houston and south of the bustling communities of The Woodlands and Conroe. This new store is in addition to the current Austin, San Marcos and Houston locations…
NWF Launches 10 Million Kids Outdoor Goal
The National Wildlife Federation has set a three-year goal of moving 10 million kids outdoors at home, school, parks and anywhere there is green space…
Container Cargo Volume Signals Retailers Expect Strong Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation said its latest forecast of container cargo traffic signals that U.S. retailers are expecting solid growth in holiday sales…
Shimano Expands Ladson, SC Distribution Center
Shimano American Corporation has broken ground on an expansion at its Ladson, SC, distribution center. The new construction adds nearly 99,000-square-feet to the current 102,000-square-foot facility, built by Shimano in 2006. The addition is scheduled to
TPG Withdraws Billabong Takeover Bid
TPG Capital on Friday walked away from its Australian 695 million dollar ($714 million) takeover offer for Billabong International. Billabong did not explain why TPG dropped the offer, but had said in a stock exchange announcement last week that: ‘&
Keds Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Taylor Swift
Keds announced a multi-year partnership with six-time Grammy winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and style icon Taylor Swift…
Sierra Designs Hires Industry Veterans Jim Trombly and Martin Flora
Sierra Designs announced the recent hiring of Product Director Jim Trombly and Creative Director Martin Flora, the latest additions to its growing team…
NBA Plans Shopping, Dining Facility Outside Beijing
The National Basketball Association is building a facility near Beijing that will feature indoor courts, retail and dining, according to a report on Bloomberg News. The 12,000 square meter “NBA Center” will be constructed…
OR Attendees Lean Toward Keeping Show in Salt Lake
More retailers and exhibitors favor than oppose keeping Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City after 2014 if expanded exhibit space and hotel rooms can be provided, the trade show said Thursday. OR said a survey showed 43 percent of non-Utah retailers favor m
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