The 2015 GoPro Mountain Games, which took place in the Town of Vail on July 4-7, 2015, attracted 62,079 spectators, according to an independent survey prepared by Intercept Insight, LLC. The survey also reported an economic impact of $4.87 million to the
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Peak Resorts Reports Solid Retail Sales Growth
Peak Resorts Inc. (SKIS), which owns a dozen U.S. ski resorts primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, reported retail sales increased 6.5 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30…
Superfeet Becomes 100 Percent Employee Owned
Superfeet announced that the company’s ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) has purchased the balance of the company's shares, making it 100 percent employee owned…
Under Armour Campaign Promotes New Bra
Under Armour latest “I Will What I Want” campaign promotes the brand's three-level sports bra with spots featuring Misty Copeland, Gisele Bündchen, Lindsey Vonn, Kelley O’Hara and Brianna Cope…
Archery Sales Take a Pause
After two years of rapid but slowing growth, archery equipment sales appear to be trailing behind year ago levels. Point-of-sale data collected from about 15,000 retailers by SSI Data shows…
Concept III Partners with Coolcore
Concept III Textiles International today is partnering with Coolcore, the only company globally to receive the Innovation Technology award for “Cooling Power” from the Hohenstein Institute. Concept III will introduce Coolcore to its network of
Simms Strengthens Senior Management Team
Simms Fishing Products, manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical fishing apparel, appointed Lee Fromson as executive vice president. Over the last year, Fromson served as president/COO for Goal Zero…
Native Eyewear Selects Kinetic as Mid-Atlantic Rep
Native Eyewear has selected Kinetic Representatives LLC to support their sales functions in the Mid-Atlantic area…
Franklin Retail Solutions Adds Marketing Associate
Franklin Retail Solutions has hired Allison Duckloe as its first marketing associate to assist with the company's continued expansion…
Obama Creates Three More National Monuments
President Obama designated three new national monuments July 10, bringing to 19 the number created under the Antiquities Act during his tenure. The new monuments include…
Jarden to Acquire Waddington Group
Jarden Corporation entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Waddington Group, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of disposable tableware for commercial, foodservice and retail markets, for approximately $1.35 billion…
Wilson Golf to Launch Reality TV Show
Wilson Golf announced a call for entries as it launches a new television show called “Driver vs. Driver.” This show, scheduled to air on Golf Channel in Fall 2016…
Nike Reaches Landmark Deal with Michigan
Marking the richest contract in college sports, Nike reached an agreement to replace Adidas as the uniform sponsor for the University of Michigan. The new Nike deal will last until 2027, with options to extend the deal to 2031…
The Buckle’s June Comps Show Slight Gain
The Buckle Inc. reported same-store sales inched up 0.5 percent in June. Net sales grew 2.7 percent to $87.1 million…
Zumiez’s June Comps Slide
Zumiez Inc. reported same-store sales decreased 3.3 percent in June. Net sales in the five weeks ended July 4 reached $67.0 million, a gain of 2.6 percent…
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