The North Face announced that it will be a Presenting Sponsor of Outdoor Nation for the third year in a row. This summer Outdoor Nation will host 10 Youth Summits, growing its investment in youth-led projects and ultimately empowering thousands of young l
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Foot Locker Ramps Up Growth Plans
At an investors meeting in New York City, Foot Locker officials announced an updated strategic plan and set of operating initiatives intended to further elevate the company’s long-term financial performance for the period 2012 through 2016. The comp
Big Rock Sports To Acquire Southern Marine
Big Rock Sports agreed to purchase Southern Marine. Southern Marine was founded in Little Rock, AR, in 1997 and today serves as a distributor for 120 manufacturers. Headquartered in Little Rock with facilities in Birmingham, AL, Charlotte, NC, and Denton,
Newton Running Names Stuart Johnson as VP of Marketing
Newton Running hired Stuart Johnson as VP of marketing. Johnson brings to the position 20 years of diverse, global marketing experience in footwear, apparel, packaged goods and premium retailing for such recognizable brands as Reebok, Starbucks, Microsoft
Industry Research Shows Merino Garments Biodegrade in Nine Months
Research commissioned by The New Zealand Merino Company has found that garments made of merino wool only take about nine months to biodegrade. The company commissioned the study in response to growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products.
Haglöfs to Distribute Direct in The Netherlands
Haglöfs will open a new subsidiary this spring for the Benelux markets. It will be the third new subsidiary in just one year, and is in line with Haglöfs' export and distribution strategy with improved proximity, service and support for the company&#
Cabela’s to Open Store Near Seattle April 19
Cabela's Incorporated said it will open the doors to its new Tulalip store about 30 miles north of Seattle at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 as part of a broader expansion in REI's home state. The store is located within Quil Ceda Village along I
Outdoor Execs Explore Economic Benefits of Conservation at White House Conference
Outdoor Industry Association participated Friday in a White House conference exploring the link between conservation and strong local economies. Will Manzer, CEO of EMS and Sutton Bacon, president and CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, were among the 600 wh
Chinese Brands Boost Attendance at 2012 Ispo Beijing
Messe Munchen said attendance surged 38 percent to 24,500 at its 2012 Ispo Beijing thanks in part to a growing number of Chinese sporting goods brands that are exhibiting at the show. The event featured products by 353 exhibitors (+ 28 percent), 516 brand
Skechers Launches Japan Subsidiary
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the company is transitioning its business in Japan from a third-party distributor to the new wholly owned subsidiary, Skechers Japan, G.K. Footwear veteran Hirokazu Iwasaki (formerly with Nike, Adidas and Puma) will head
Black Diamond Near Closing on First Acquisition Since IPO
Black Diamond, Inc. CEO told analysts Monday that the company is close to closing its first acquisition since acquiring Gregory Mountain Product’s in 2010. CEO Peter Metcalf disclosed the news item in the company's fourth-quarter earnings call,
The North Face Accepting Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face opened the first cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $125,000 in micro-grants to support non-profit organizations that are getting youth outdoors. To date, The North Face has provided $650,000 in grants t
Louisville Slugger Inks Apparel Licensing Agreement
Louisville Slugger has signed a multiyear performance apparel licensing agreement with Xone Sport, LLC (pronounced Zone). The agreement was announced today by IMG Licensing, the exclusive licensing agency for Hillerich & Bradsby Co., parent company of the
Olympics, Customization to Fuel Oakley Sales in 2012
Luxottica Group expects Oakley sales to achieve double-digit growth for the seventh consecutive year in 2012 with a boost from the Summer Olympics and its online customization offer…
Insurance Settlement to Boost Johnson Outdoor 2012 Earnings
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has received a $3.5 million settlement resolving a claim with its insurance carriers that will contribute approximately 22 cents per diluted share in positive earnings in the current fiscal year…
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