Golfsmith International Inc. has entered into an exclusive partnership with The MoreGolf Group, the largest golf retailer in South Africa. The retailer said the agreement with MoreGolf signals a continuance of Golfsmith's global strategy aimed at for
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BRC: U.K.Retail Price Inflation Remained Steady in September
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is indicating that overall U.K. retail store price inflation remained at 2.7 percent in September. Food inflation was unchanged at 5.0 percent in September. Non-food inflation fell to 1.3 percent in September from 1.4 p
New Balance Sees Revenues Reaching $2 Billion in 2011
New Balance expects to grow by more than 15 percent globally this year and become a $2 billion company by 2012. The company attributed the growth to strength at its U.S. licensed stores, successful product launches and a positive response to its 'Let
Stoic Supports USA Ski Jumping Team
Stoic, owned by online retailer Backcountry.com, and USA Ski Jumping (USASJ) have announced a partnership whereby Stoic will provide members of the ski jumping squad with dry land training gear for the off-season…
Zumiez Raises 3Q View on Strong September Comps
Zumiez Inc. reported that total sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 1 increased 18.3 percent to $52.9 million, compared to $44.7 million in the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 10.1 percent…
Study: Almost Half of Americans Active Outdoors
Nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages six and older participated in outdoor recreation last year, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor Foundation. That equates to 137.9 million Americans. The findings are part of the 2011 Outdoor Recre
Finish Line Looks to 7-Eleven for Brand Strategy VP
The Finish Line, Inc. has appointed Sally McKelvey vice president, strategy for the Finish Line brand. McKelvey previously served as senior director, operations, financial planning and analysis, at 7-Eleven, Inc…
Surfing to Become Hawaii High School Sport
Surfing will now be incorporated into public high school athletics programs in Hawaii. School sanctioned surf competitions will begin as early as the spring of 2013, under a plan announced by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, the state Board and Department of Educat
HanesBrands Names CFO
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear For Sports, promoted Richard Moss to chief financial officer, effective immediately…
Fitness Magazine Honors Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is set to be honored for her dedication to good health by editors at Shape magazine. The actress, who has released more than 20 exercise videos since 1982, will be presented with the Shape Your Life Award later this month…
SGMA Urges Support for WHIP Act
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) said it is 100 percent behind the Workforce Health Improvement Program (WHIP) Act. The bill was introduced earlier Tuesday by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). This legislation is a major step in helping to p
Vans Launches Off the Wall TV App for iPad
Vans announced the debut of the free Off the Wall TV iPad app, delivering Vans' offthewall.tv video network of exclusive, original action sports, music, art and street culture programming to millions of iPad users around the world…
JC Penney taps Target exec as its President
J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that Michael R. Francis has been named president of the company. Francis, most recently a senior executive at Target Corporation, will report to incoming Penney Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson…
McNett Promotes Mathias to VP of Sales
McNett, the outdoor industry manufacturer of Gear Aid gear care and repair products, Aquamira water treatment technologies and the Outgo personal care brand, promoted Liz Mathias to vice president of sales…
Surf Expo Producer GLM Acquired By Providence Equity
George Little Management (GLM), which produces 15 trade shows and other events including Surf Expo, announced the completion of its acquisition by Providence Equity Partners…
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