Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Emily White to the company's board of directors. White's appointment expands the retailer's board to 10 members…
Category: Sports/Fitness
Nike Hikes Dividend by 16 Percent
Nike, Inc. said its board has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 36 cents per share on its outstanding class A and class B common stock. The quarterly dividend, which is payable on January 3, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on D
Western Ski Resorts Posting Higher Reservations, Room Rates
Bookings for the upcoming ski and snowboard season continue a positive trend upward at western U.S. mountain destinations, according to the most recent report by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). The research firm reports that on-the-books occ
Puma Completes Environmental Profit and Loss Account
Puma estimated the cost of land use, air pollution and waste across its supply chain at €51 million, raising its first ever “environmental profit and loss statement,” or E P&L by €51 million ($68 mm) to €145 million ($196 mm). In May, Pu
2XU Attains Private Equity Backing
2XU, a performance apparel brand based in Melbourne, Australia, said Lazard Australia Corporate Opportunity Fund 2 (Fund 2) has acquired a significant minority interest in 2XU…
Specialized to Recycle Competitors’ Carbon Frames
Specialized will accept carbon bicycle frames made by competitors when it kicks off its carbon recycling efforts in January, the California bike company announced. Specialized will provide details on the logistics of the operation to dealers in January…
Gander Mountain Introduces ‘Camo Thursday’ Online Promotion
Gander Mountain is launching its first-ever Camo Thursday, featuring online deals on Thanksgiving Day…
Mossy Oak Partners with Lethal Scent Elimination Products
After a successful partnership with Mossy Oak Productions, Lethal Scent Elimination Products has expanded its relationship with Mossy Oak by becoming an officially licensed partner…
Accell Group Reiterates Guidance Despite Europe’s Bike Glut
Accell Group reiterated its forecast for higher sales and net profit in 2011, despite the uncertain economic outlook in much of Europe and continued discounting. Europe's largest bicycle company said profits from the sale of Derby Cycle stock would m
Genuine Innovations Acquired by ITW
Innovations in Cycling, which does business as Genuine Innovations, has been acquired by Illinois Tool Works Inc. in a transaction that closed Oct. 31 and was led by Chris Auerbach of Accessories Marketing, Inc. (dba Slime)…
Crocs Accuses Walgreen Of Copying Shoe Designs
Crocs Inc. has sued Walgreen Co. with a patent suit Friday in Colorado federal court, according to law360.com. The lawsuit accuses the retailer of blatantly ripping off its distinctive footwear designs…
Messner, DiGiulian to Emcee OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards at OR
Reinhold Messner and adidas Outdoor athlete and 2011 climbing champion Sasha DiGiulian will kick off the OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards ceremony at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market at the Capitol Theater. OIA will accept nominations online for the person, g
Orthofeet Expands Sales and Operations Management
Orthofeet announced a new sales and operations management team, comprised of hires and internal promotions. The team represents the first internal changes since the new executive leadership was established last July…
REI Moving N.C. Store into Former Borders Space
REI will relocate its Cary, NC store into a 27,000-square-foot space vacated by Borders, which is liquidating under bankruptcy. The move will allow REI to expand the store to 6,000 square feet. REI has six stores in North Carolina…
Nike ‘Back to the Future’ Shoes Raise $4.7M for Parkinson’s
Nike said the auction of its limited edition Nike MAG shoes — designed as replicas of the futuristic shoes worn by the Marty McFly character in “Back to the Future II” — raised $4.7 million for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.