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Sporting Goods Sales Grew 0.5 percent in November
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.5 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in November and increased 7.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported. That compared to an increase of 0
Puma’s Chief Supply Chain Officer to Leave
Puma announced Reiner Seiz, the company's chief supply chain officer, will not extend his current contract. After 23 years at Puma, Seiz will relinquish his duties Jan. 31 to pursue other opportunities. His successor will be announced at a later date
Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K Raises $36,000
The Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k 2012 race raised $36,000 for trail building and preservation in greater Chattanooga, organizers announced…
Mizuno Re-Signs Jennie Finch
Mizuno USA, Inc. re-signed two-time Olympic Medalist and 2010 Amateur Softball Association Female athlete of the year, Jennie Finch, to a multi-year contract extension. Finch partnered with Mizuno in 2002…
Mophie Partners with Mammoth Mountain to Displace POV Video Cameras
Mophie signed an exclusive three-year partnership agreement with Mammoth Mountain to be its official POV video camera sponsor and mobile device protective case sponsor. Mophie recently released OutRide, a wide-angle, waterproof iPhone case and mounting sy
Catalyst Communication Names New President, Hires Industry Veteran to Advise Retailers
Catalyst Communication announced that Lynn Guissinger has been named president of the company. Catalyst also announced that it has hired industry veteran, Mercedes Ross, to work with bicycle retailers…
Earth Treks to Open Climbing Center in Golden, CO
Earth Treks Climbing Centers will open a new climbing center in Golden, CO, in late 2013. Earth Treks Golden will be Earth Treks’ fourth climbing center and first outside of Maryland…
Bridgedale Appoints Terramar as US and Canadian Distributor
Bridgedale, the UK’s technical outdoor and ski sock brand, has appointed Terramar Sports Inc. as their distributor for the USA and Canada…
OIA Announces December Outdoor University Lineup
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) unveiled its December Outdoor University lineup, with sessions focusing on sustainability topics, exploring new export markets, and search engine optimization. In addition, it added four more sessions from OIA Rendezvous
HanesBrands to Take Charge to Reduce Debt
HanesBrands announced it will use its strong cash position to reduce long-term debt this year by another $250 million and reduce interest expense in 2013 by prepaying half of its $500 million of 8 Percent Senior Notes Due 2016 a year earlier than original
Virtual Piggy Picks up Bass Pro and Zappos
Virtual Piggy, Inc. has expanded its digital distribution channel with the addition of Bass Pro Shops and Zappos.com to its online store. Virtual Piggy allows parents to set up a monthly allowance for their children and promotes financial management whil
Tilly’s Lowers Forecasts After Disappointing Third Quarter
Tilly’s, Inc. lowered its comp store and earnings forecasts after comp store growth fell well below expectations in the third quarter and Hurricane Sandy forced the temporary closure of 17 of its stores in the Eastern United States…
DeMarini Sports Launches Apparel Line
DeMarini, makers of baseball, fastpitch and slowpitch bats, is introducing a full line of men’s, women’s and youth apparel for baseball and softball players. The new line of DeMarini Apparel will be available at select online retailers beginni
Superstorm Sandy Clips Early Holiday Spending
Spending in most of the key holiday categories for the first two weeks of the retail month of November was down on a year-over-year basis, likely reflecting the impact of Superstorm Sandy, according to a SpendingPulse report released Tuesday by MasterCard
Stevens Pass Becomes First Winter Resort to Open in Washington
Stevens Pass officially opened at noon Thursday, making it the first winter resort to open in Washington for the 2012/13 season…
