Highlighting the reversal of decades of declining numbers, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the preliminary results of a comprehensive national survey of outdoor recreation showing a significant increase in hunters and a double-digit increa
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Reebok to Shrink and Restructure in India
Adidas Group announced a three-pronged strategy in India that would include the possible closure of nearly a third of its 900 Reebok stores there, a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for the approximately 200 Reebok employees and integration of the two br
NBA Launches EMEA E-Commerce Website
The NBA announced a multi-year partnership with Kitbag, Europe’s leading online sports retailer, to launch the league’s official online store for Europe, the Middle East and Africa…
Finish Line Appoints SVP, Store Operations
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Greg Beidler has joined the company as senior vice president, store operations. Beidler has more than 20 years of retail experience, most recently he was a regional operations director for Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart Cor
Leatherman Tool Group Launches Product Innovation Lab
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.(LTG) has officially launched their new product innovation group, FreeRangePDX. The group is an offshoot of the company with a dedicated team, entirely new location and wide open charter – find and develop ideas that improve pe
Vail Resorts CFO, President of Retail Operations to Retire
Vail Resorts, Inc., owner of more than 160 specialty ski, bike and other sporting goods stores, announced today that Jeffrey W. Jones, chief financial officer and president of the company's lodging, retail and real estate businesses, will retire Dec
Outdoor Industry Volunteers to Converge Wednesday in Portland
On Wednesday, August 15, The Conservation Alliance and member companies Columbia Sportswear, KEEN, REI, Icebreaker, Under Solen Media, The North Face and Merrell will partner with Forest Park Conservancy, Portland Parks, Friends of Tryon Creek, SOLV, and
Zumiez Adds Board Member
Zumiez Inc. appointed Travis D. Smith to the company's Board of Directors…
July Retail Sales Surprise on the Upside
Retail sales by sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores increased 1.6 percent in July over June, or twice as fast as sales by general retail establishments, according to surprisingly strong estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau that sent many re
Retail Sales Bounce Back in July
Beating economists’ estimates and forecasts, retail sales edged higher in the month of July – breaking three consecutive months of declining sales. The Commerce Department said sales rose 0.8 percent seasonally adjusted from June, beating economist
Exceed Co. Sales Drop at it Slashes Production in Tough Chinese Market
Exceed Company Ltd. reported a 24.2 percent decline in second quarter revenue and said it expects revenues to decline by up to 43 percent in the third quarter as demand for its Xidelong branded sports apparel and footwear continues to weaken…
Dick’s SG’s U.K. Woes Outweighs U.S. Momentum
While a jolly old time appeared to be had by all in London with the Olympics shining a bright light on the sporting goods world, Dick’s Sporting Goods found itself far short from the medal round. The leading U.S. sporting goods chain was forced to t
REI Endorses Washington’s Gay Marriage Equality Referendum
REI threw its support behind Referendum 74, an initiative that would uphold Washington state’s same-sex marriage law if voters approve it in November. REI CEO and President Sally Jewell declared the company's support for gay marriage equality i
Hibbett Distribution Exec to Address Inbound Transportation Issues
Dave Haessly, director of distribution at Hibbett Sports, will participate in a panel discussion on inbound transportation for retailers at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, S
Airwalk Partners with Race Car Driver Savannah Ivanitski
Airwalk announced a new partnership with Denver-based professional race car driver Savannah Ivanitski…
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