Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 4.8 percent in June compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year increases are expected to continue into the holiday season shipping cycle, accord
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Currie Technologies Relaunches Web Site
Currie Technologies has relaunched it website under its re-branded name Currie Tech and with new features designed to drive consumer traffic into their closest Currie dealer…
Li Ning Projects Profit Decline in 2012
Li Ning Company said it expects 2012 profits to undergo a “rather substantial decline” over a year earlier, due to increasing marketing expenses and slumping orders in the backdrop of intensified competition…
Ibex Awards the Bodhi Agency 2011 Sales Rep of the Year
Ibex Outdoor Clothing awarded Matt Johnston and Asher Sassounes of the Bodhi Agency its inaugural Golden Sheep award for sales agency of the year for 2011…
Jack Wolfskin Appoints Apparel Product Manager
Jack Wolfskin has filled the last spot in its development team by hiring Daniele Grasso as senior product manager for apparel shells. Grasso is responsible for the major weather-protection department, including the company's Texapore technology.
Miami Waterman Complete Trans-Gulf Stream SUP Trek
Miami Watermen Bill Whiddon and Thaddeus Foote made history Saturday, June 9th, becoming the first to cross the Gulf Steam on stand-up paddleboards. The pair, sponsored in part by C4 Waterman, undertook the challenge to raise awareness for Surfrider Found
Retail Sales Edge up in May, Remain Significantly Higher Than a Year Ago
Retail sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores decreased 0.1 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in May, but increased 9.1 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimated released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Accordin
Boreas Hires Seaton to Rep in the East
Boreas has hired Dana Seaton to represent them in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Territories. Seaton has extensive outdoor experience representing brands such as Western Mountaineering, New England Ropes, Nemo Tents, and Five Ten…
American Rec to Debut Three Brands at Friedrichshafen
American Rec, home to 12 iconic outdoor industry brands, is sending Kelty, Sierra Designs, and Ultimate Direction to the OutDoor 2012 Friedrichshafen trade show for the first time…
Fleet Feet to Award $18,000 in FITlanthropy Grants
Fleet Feet, Inc. will meet in Washington D.C. next week for its annual Franchise Conference. As part of the annual awards banquet, Fleet Feet, Incorporated will award $18,000 in grants to six stores on behalf of its major vendor partners. These grants,
Point 3 To Refurbish The Pit Basketball Court
Point 3 Basketball announced its sponsorship of The Pit Basketball League in West Philadelphia. Set to begin play on Sunday, June 17, The Pit features Philadelphia’s top basketball talent and has become a centerpiece of the city’s rich summer
Sun and Ski to Open Second Store in Charlotte
Sun & Ski Sports will open in Promenade on Providence on June 21, giving Charlotte outdoor enthusiasts a top-notch source for gear and advice. This is the second Charlotte-area location for the outdoor adventure retailer – the first store opened in Concor
LightSpeed Lands $30M in Private Equity
LightSpeed closed a $30 million Series A investment from Accel Partners. The Canadian company's software turns Mac computers, iPads, and iPhones into sales and retail management tools — bringing the access, value and speed of online shopping into the
Altus Athletic Parent Acquired
OccuNomix International LLC, the leader in high visibility work wear and safety products, acquired the OK- safety products division of OK-1 Manufacturing Company in Altus, OK. Altus Athletic, the maker of fitness gear, was not included in the acquisition
Mizuno Appoints VP, Brand Marketing
Mizuno USA, Inc. has hired Ahmet Abaci to serve as the company’s new vice president of brand marketing & management. With over 22 years of national and global brand marketing experience, Abaci will assume duties immediately, overseeing Mizuno USA
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