Category: Outdoor

Smith and Wesson to Sell Security Business

July 10, 2012 SGB Update

Smith & Wesson said that on July 10, it entered into an asset purchase agreement with FutureNet Group, Inc., Detroit, MI, to dispose of substantially all of the assets and various liabilities of its wholly owned subsidiary, Smith & Wesson Security Solutio

Larry Miller To Return to Lead Jordan Brand

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

Larry Miller has resigned as president of the Portland Trail Blazers and plans to return to Nike Inc. as head of the Jordan brand. Miller was president at Jordan Brand from ’99-2006. Miller replaces Keith Houlemard, who will now lead the company&#82

JJB Sports Spring Sales Miss Plan

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

JJB Sports reported that comparable store sales for the 22 weeks ended July 1 were down 8.0 percent. The retailers said the sales shortfall was due to “poor early summer weather” and weaker-than-anticipated sales of merchandise tied to the European Footba

Vans Launches Recyclable Sandal

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

Vans, Inc. said its Nexpa sandal is now available at select retail dealers. The sandals are made from 100% recyclable PLUSfoam, which means supplier Plus Compound Technologies will be able to regrind 2,000 pounds of production scrap created in China for u

Ski Visits Approach 20-Year Low in 2011-12

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

U.S. ski areas tallied an estimated 51 million skier and snowboarder visits during the 2011/12 season, according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). According to the preliminary 2011/12 Kottke End of Season Survey, the U.S. ski industry experien

Mizuno Launches New Marketing Campaign

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

Mizuno USA, Inc. announced its public launch of The Mezamashii Run Project, an organic word-of-mouth running community that brings brilliant running to life. This community provides a unique avenue for runners to engage the brand, as well as each other in

Clif Bar Pledges $100,000 for Conservation

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

Clif Bar pledged to donate up to $100,000 to five nonprofits dedicated to preserving the outdoors with the launch of its second annual Meet the Moment program. The campaign challenges outdoor enthusiasts to share their photos and stories of outdoor advent

Study Finds Runners Favor Brick and Mortar Over Online

July 9, 2012 SGB Update

Runners prefer to get their shoes from specialty running stores over online retailers and sporting goods stores. That’s according to the Karhu Runners Industry Report, the first in a new ongoing research series from running shoe company Karhu, in p

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