European Outdoor Group (EOG) said wholesale figures indicate that sales of outdoor products still exceed €10 billion in Europe, but warned that it is too early to tell what impact unfavorable weather and the economic crisis will have on sell-through
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Dwight Howard Promotes Adidas Underwear in New Marketing Campaign
Portland, Oregon-based Adidas recently unveiled a new marketing program featuring the NBA's Dwight Howard promoting the new adidas Flex 360 performance underwear.
Salomon Adds Up East Sales to its Apparel Rep Roster
Salomon Sports has signed Up East Sales to represent Salomon’s alpine and outdoor apparel lines in the northeast territory of the U.S…
Zumiez’s September Comps Grow 5.6 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Sept. 29, increased 18.6 percent to $62.7 million, compared to $52.9 million for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011. The company’s comparable store sales increased 5.6
Stage Stores Reports Comp Increase of 11.1 Percent for September
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the five week September period ended Sept. 29, 2012 increased 13.7 percent to $134 million..
Skechers and Joe Montana Team Up for Relaxed Fit Footwear Commercial
Skechers USA, Inc. has reunited with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana to shoot its second commercial for Relaxed Fit from Skechers. Montana’s spot will follow Mark Cuban’s televised launch of the brand, and will be followed by Tommy Lasord
Aetrex Calls Out Five Celebrity Foot Health Offenders
Aetrex is launching a new “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes – a promotion that awards shoppers with a new pair Aetrex shoes each year for the rest of their life. The comfort brand launched the campaign while calling out several celebrities – including Lad
Dwyane Wade to Leave Jordan Brand
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade confirmed rumours that he has parted ways with Nike and its Jordan brand. Sources said Wade is signing an endorsement deal with Li Ning…
Gregory Mountain Makes Donation to Pacific Crest Trail Association
Gregory Mountain Products became the Pacific Crest Trail Association's (PCTA) first Tuolumne Meadows Partner in 2012 by making a genrous contribution to the non-profit, which protects, preserves and promotes the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail…
Golf Rounds Up Modestly in August
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played were up 0.8 percent during August in the U.S. Public access play was up 0.9 percent and private course activity was up 0.7 percent. There were 3,810 contributing golf courses used in this report…
Montana Sporting Goods Store Owner Charged with Arson
The former owner of Everhart's Sporting Goods in Jefferson City, MO, was charged with second-degree arson. The store caught fire on Jan. 1, 2011, about one week after the store went out of business, according to the Associated Press…
Ibex Outdoor Clothing to Open Seattle Store Next Month
Ibex Outdoor Clothing will open a brick-and-mortar retail store in Seattle next month, it's second since opening a flagship store in Boston two years ago…
Outdoorsman Challenge Reality TV Show Premieres Wednesday
The season premiere of an expanded “Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge” reality TV program debuts Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. The series, which is produced by Bonnier Corp., features outdoor sportsmen competin
Black Diamond Completes Acquisition of PIEPS
Black Diamond, Inc. completed its acquisition of PIEPS Holding GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH, a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products, from the SEIDEL Group, a family-owned group of companies
Franklin Retail Solutions Hires Urzetta as VP-Business Development
Franklin Retail Solutions has named Joe Urzetta VP business development. Urzetta will be based in Southern California. He is an experienced leader who will be responsible for managing strategic partnerships and the development of new accounts…