Running Specialty Group to Rebrand Banners to JackRabbit
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), an operating segment of The Finish Line, Inc., announced a strategic, gradual rebranding initiative to evolve its entire family of specialty running destinations under one unified brand – JackRabbit. The company will beg
Adidas Launches Recycling Initiative
Adidas launched Sport Infinity, a three-year research program to develop soccer cleats that can be repeatedly recycled, use no chemical adhesives and create no waste…
J. C. Penney Promotes John Tighe to Chief Merchant
J. C. Penney Company Inc. promoted John Tighe to executive vice president, chief merchant, effective Oct. 1. Tighe most recently served as senior vice president and senior general merchandise manager for the men's, children's, footwear, handbag
N12 Technologies Raises $23M in Equity Funding
N12 Technologies Inc., the nanotechnology company with a focus on composite materials, has closed on a financing totaling over $23 million…
Interbike Draws More Stores Even as Overall Retail Attendance Dips
Interbike reported the number of retail stores that sent representatives to the trade show last week increased 4 percent over last year, although overall retailer attendance declined slightly, as expected…
Stio Mountain Studio to Host Art Workshop at Chicago Store
Stio, a direct-to-consumer mountain apparel brand, will bring an artist from its hometown of Jackson Hole, WY, to its store in Chicago next week to kick off a series of events aimed at promoting its brand…
Nike Pledges to Use 100-Percent Renewable Energy by 2025
Nike Inc. is among several Fortune 500 companies committing to sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2025 to reduce CO2 emissions…
Deloitte Forecasts Slower Holiday Sales Growth
Deloitte forecasts U.S. retail sales, excluding motor vehicles and gasoline, will grow 3.5-to-4.0 percent during the November-to-January holiday period, or well below last year's pace…
Vaude is Finalist for Germany’s Most Sustainable Brand Award
Vaude, the German mountain sports brand, is among three finalists nominated as “Germany's Most Sustainable Brand,” an honor that will be bestowed at the German Sustainability Congress next month in Dusseldorf…
Report: Nike to Open Store In Downtown Detroit
According to Crain’s Detroit Business, Nike submitted plans to the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at 1261 Woodward Ave to mark Nike's first store in downtown Detroit…
GoPro Brings 360-Degree Videos to Facebook
GoPro, Inc. began posting 360-degree videos shot with its new six-camera spherical rig to its Facebook news feed to demonstrate the immersive qualities of the technology, which enables viewers to…
Russell Athletic Launches Fifth Annual ‘Fight Like Dylan Award’
Russell Athletic is launching the fifth annual “Fight Like Dylan Award” honoring high school teams that have demonstrated inspiring determination and perseverance through sports. A panel of judges, led by former NFL Head Coach Tony Dungy, will select one
Petzl Technical Institute to Host AMGA Annual Conference
Petzl will host the American Mountain Guide Association’s (AMGA) annual conference at the new Petzl Technical Institute in Salt Lake City, UT, October 22-24…
The Outdoor Foundation Releases 11 Participation Reports
The Outdoor Foundation released separate reports detailing participation activity in adventure racing, mountain biking, paddle sports, trail running, climbing, stand up paddling, sport climbing, road bicycling, hiking, bird watching, and backpacking…
Asics Appoints Gene McCarthy to Head Asics America
Asics announced that Gene McCarthy, an industry veteran who most recently ran Merrell, will become CEO at Asics America Group starting Oct. 1. Kevin Wulff plans to retire as president and CEO of the region at the end of the year…
