ComScore reported that retail e-commerce spending for the entire November – December 2011 holiday season reached $37.2 billion, marking a 15 percent increase versus last year and an all-time record for the season. Ten individual shopping days this season
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Black Diamond Appoints VP of Business Process
Black Diamond, Inc. appointed industry consultant, Walter M. Wilhelm, to the newly created position of vice president of business process, while Glenn Ritter, formerly a director/general manager at Flextronics International Ltd., was appointed to the posi
Gramicci Launches Retailer Savings Campaign
Gramicci said it is responding to to US recession challenges with several new Gramicci products available to retailers at a 20-25 percent discount under the company's new Fall 2012 “Pass It On Savings” structure, to be unveiled this month at the Outd
Athleta Unveils First-Ever National Brand Campaign
Athleta, the women's sports and active lifestyle apparel brand owned by Gap Inc., announced the launch of its first-ever fully integrated brand campaign, “Power to the She.”…
Aldila Appoints New Director
Aldila Inc. announced that Peter H. Kamin has been appointed to its board of directors…
MSNA Named U.S. Distributor for Briko Maplus
Montana Sport North America (MSNA) has become the U.S. distributor of Briko Maplus alpine wax products…
K-Swiss Launches Ad Campaign Starring Jillian Michaels
This January, K-Swiss will encourage women to get in shape post-holidays with the launch of “The Party's Over” ad campaign featuring celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels. In partnership with Lady Foot Locker, the New Year's campaign will highlight
Washington State Parks Slashes Ranger Positions
Washington State Parks Department will slash 83 of its 189 ranger jobs by February, because fewer people than expected are forking over $30 for a new Discovery Pass that was supposed to make up a huge shortfall in state funding, according to a report by
Asics Signs U.S. Open Winner to Endorsement Deal
Asics announced the signing of 2011 U.S. Open tennis champion Samantha Stosur as an ambassador in a multi-year deal commencing Jan. 1, 2012…
Bakers Sells Wild Pair to Steve Madden
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. said it reached an agreement to sell its Wild Pair trademark to Steven Madden, Ltd. The arrangement calls for Steve Madden to purchase the Wild Pair trademark for up to $4 million and enter into a royalty free perpetual license
SSL Adds 12 Retailers to Snow Sports Buying Group
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) added a dozen new members to its snow sports retail buying group, including…
Jeff Lowe Named Honorary President at Lowe Alpine
Lowe Alpine Ltd., maker of innovative backpacks and outdoor accessories is pleased to announce that Jeff Lowe, iconic alpinist and industry pioneer, will once again join the brand, this time in an non-executive role as Honorary President. The move marks a
Scott Sports Acquires Syncros
Scott Sports announced it will shift gears in the aftermarket bike accessories business and take over the Syncros brand to become a major supplier in the parts and accessories market…
Icebreaker to Open Second Store in New York City
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel brand, announced it was opening its second store in New York City…
Whitewater Design Firm Reports Full 2012 Pipeline
Beyond the usual uptick in interest most summer sports enjoy during an Olympic year, whitewater paddling in particular seems poised for growth in 2012, according to S2o Design and Engineering, the whitewager park design build company headed by former US C
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