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The Otter Company Ties 2013 Collection to Sustainability Message
The Otter Company, an apparel company that targets golfers and outdoor enthusiasts, is launching its 2013 collection of outerwear with a rededication to the principles of ecological and social responsibility…
Golf Rounds Played Grow in September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 5.2 percent in September 2012 over September 2011. Public access play was up 5.8 percent and private course activity was up 3.1 percent…
Gibbon Slacklines to Host Competition at Ski Show
The sport of slacklining will be featured at the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo as a result of a partnership between Gibbon Slacklines and Vibram USA. Taking place on Nov. 1-4, 2012, Gibbon Slacklines will be hosting a Slackline Open and an interactive a
The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series Announces 2013 Schedule
The North Face has announced this winter’s venues for The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series (PPOS), including: Copper Mountain, CO (Dec. 8-9); Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada (Jan. 14-17); Waterville Valley, NH (Feb. 23); and Northstar California
Apple to Carry Oakley’s New Heads-Up Display Goggle
Oakley, Inc. unveiled a new snow goggle called Airwave that integrates a heads-up display developed by Recon Instruments, with GPS, Bluetooth and a host of onboard sensors. Oakley will sell the goggle direct as well as through select retailers at resort l
Amer Sports Grows Q3 Sales Despite Winter Sports Decline
Amer Sports net sales reached €601.9 million ($753 mm) in the third quarter, up 7.6 percent from €559.2 million a year earlier as strong sales of Apparel, Sports Instruments and Fitness more than offset a 15 percent decline in Winter Sports…
VF Lifts Outlook on Higher Margins
Helped by meatier margins, VF Corp. on Tuesday reported earnings rose sharply in the third quarter, prompting the company to lift its guidance for the year. But shares of VF still slipped 7.31 to 159.46 on the day as overall sales slightly missed Wall Str
Mississippi Jury Rules in Favor of Riddell
Riddell announced that a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi unanimously ruled in favor of Riddell in a case which challenged the protective qualities of Riddell’s football helmets. A spokesperson for Ri
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sells, Leases Back Six Stores
Sportsman's Warehouse has sold six free standing stores over a four state area for $45,198,000 in a sale-leaseback transaction with Spirit Realty Capital, a public REIT based out of Scottsdale, AZ, according to NAI West and Mountain West Retail/Inves
Factory Design Labs Opens Swiss, Chinese Offices
Factory Design Labs has opened new offices in Verbier, Switzerland and Shanghai, China. The rapidly growing full-service marketing agency said the new offices will help it better serve clients such as The North Face, Oakley, Callaway Golf, REVO and Aspen/
Play It Again Posts Q3 Earnings Gain
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, earned $4.3 million, or 82 cents a share, in the third quarter, up from $3.5 million, or 66 cents, a year ago…
Buystand.com Beta Tests New E-Commerce Concept
Buystand, a Durham, N.C. e-commerce start-up that aims to fundamentally change the way active lifestyle products are sold online, began beta testing its site Wednesday…
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. Celebrates 12th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. joined together members of the athletic industry on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at New York City's Gotham Hall to celebrate the 12th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. The event has benefited UNCF (the United Negro College Fund
GSI Q3 Revenues Advance 16 Percent
Revenue at GSI Commerce, which operates e-commerce sites for several big-box sporting goods chains and pro sports leagues, increased 12 percent in the third quarter, its parent company EBay Inc. reported. The growth was driven primarily by a 16 percent ye
Hibbett Sports to Remain in Birmingham
Hibbett Sports Inc. has acquired a new site for its headquarters that will keep the retailer based in Birmingham, according to al.com. The move, expected to happen in April, will triple its office space from about 38,000 square feet now to 115,000 at the
