Nike, Inc. found itself the focus of protests in Jakarta, Indonesia as it planned to end shoe production at two factories there, according to various reports coming out of the region. Nike said it decided to cut production due to product from the factorie
Category: Outdoor
REI Completes Phase One of Boulder Store
REI's Boulder, CO prototype store has reached the second phase in its expansion and renovation. Upon completion, the store will serve as a working laboratory to analyze new retail concepts and the performance of green building features. REI will oper
Half-Moon Outfitters Receives LEED Platinum Certification
The new Half-Moon corporate office and warehouse in North Charleston, S.C. has just been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum. Half-Moon becomes only the nation’s 25th new construction or
Nike and Lance Armstrong Launch LIVESTRONG Collection
Nike and Lance Armstrong have enlarged their partnership to now launch the LIVESTRONG Collection of apparel, footwear and accessories for men, women and kids. Nike will give all profits from the collection to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which supports
RECALL: Thule Bicycle Racks
In voluntary cooperation with federal authorities, Thule, Inc. of Seymour, Connecticut has issued a recall of a number of its discontinued hitch-style bicycle racks. Thule has determined that a pinch point exists between the bike arm bracket and the uprig
Nike to Cut Orders from Indonesian Factories
According to published reports, several Indonesian factories that produce Nike products may need to eliminate up to 14,000 jobs because of reduced orders from the Portland-based footwear company. Nike is actually ramping up manufacturing in Indonesia, but
Big 5’s Eleven Year Comps Run Comes to an End…
Big 5 Sporting Goods said same-store sales declined 0.2% for the fiscal 2007 second quarter, representing its first quarterly decrease in comp store sales in over eleven years. Net Q2 sales increased 2.9% to $217.8 million from $211.8 million. The compa
John Connolly Comes Out of Bozeman with a New Footwear Brand…
While the outdoor industry has seen more than its fair share of strong footwear start-ups over the last few years, many footwear veterans feel there is still room for more. This year, Obôz will be the next new footwear line to launch in the aisles of OR
Pronto Sports to Distribute Fila In-Line Skates
Pronto Sports, Inc. was appointed sole North American distributor for the Italian-based Fila in-line skate brand…
American Skiing Company Sells The Canyons for $100 Million
American Skiing Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell The Canyons resort, located near Park City, Utah, to Talisker Canyons Finance Co. LLC, an affiliate of Talisker Corporation, for $100.0 million in cash. The transaction is not expected to
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Names U.S. Sales Director
Pacific Outdoor Equipment has hired John Campbell as U.S. Sales Director. Campbell will be joining the Bozeman, Montana based company immediately and will work directly with Pacific Outdoor’s sales reps and dealers…
Jansport President Corvino Killed in Car Accident…
Michael Corvino, president of JanSport, was killed Saturday in a car accident. Corvino, who was 46 years old, died when he lost control of the 1970 Dodge Charger he was driving, veering off the road and hitting a tree, according to a California Highway P
Everlast Signs International Boxing License
Everlast Worldwide Inc. signed a worldwide license agreement with The International Boxing Association (AIBA) to be an official licensee for competition gloves and headgear. This four year agreement will allow Everlast gloves and headgear to be used aroun
Nike Hires New U.S. Brand Manager
Nike hired Ken Dice as vice president of USA brand management. Most recently, Ken held the position of EVP of marketing for Discovery Communications. For the last three and a half years, he led the marketing teams for The Discovery Channel, The Learning C
Gander Mountain to Acquire Reeds Outdoor’s Baxter Location
Gander Mountain Company and Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters, a well known regional outdoor retailer based in Walker, Minnesota, announced that Gander Mountain will acquire the inventory and certain assets of the Reeds Outdoor Super Store located in Baxter