Survey: Eco-Reputation Supporting Purchase Decisions
A new national survey finds that half of Americans consider the environmental impact of the products and services they purchase (52 percent do so “very consistently,” “often,” or “occasionally”) while fewer have engaged
Nathan Hires First Tech Rep
Nathan, the maker of hydration, visibility, and performance gear accessories, hired Kevin Kelly as its first tech rep, as well as a comprehensive website redesign…
Adidas Tops Apparel Category in Green Survey
In Interbrand's annual ranking of the 50 Best Global Green Brands, Adidas came in first in the apparel category, landing at 15. Second was Nike (#31), H&M (#42), and ZARA (#48)…
Johnson Outdoors Hires Jetboil Brand Manager
Jetboil, which was acquired by Johnson Outdoors in 2012, has hired Ken Avery as its brand manager. A former pro mountain biker, Avery has 12 years of product development experience, including stints with two bicycle tire manufacturers…
Smith and Wesson Sees Q4 Beating Expectations
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. said preliminary net sales for the fiscal fourth quarter ended April 30 were $179 million, an increase of 38 percent over the comparable quarter last year. Earnings reached 47 cents a share, up from 27 cents earned in the prio
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expanding HQ Again
Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding its corporate campus in Findlay Township. The retail is leasing 73 acres at Northfield Commerce Park near Pittsburgh International Airport…
Retail Sales Show Slight Gains in May
May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted from April and increased a 4.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce…
VF Targets $17 Billion In Revenue By 2017
At its annual investor meeting last week, VF Corp. established a revenue goal of $17.3 billion by 2017, representing a five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10 percent, with 8 percent organic growth and 2 percent growth anticipated from acquis
Five Ten Accepting Applications for 2013 Youth Core Awards
Five Ten is now taking applications for the 2013 Core Awards in Climbing. The Five Ten Core Award is designed to support young athletes who embrace adventure and push their personal limits. This series focuses on aspiring young climbers…
Jarden Places $250 Million in Convertible Notes
Jarden Corporation sold $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated convertible notes due 2019 in a private offering to a syndicate of investors headed by Barclays Capital Inc. and J.P. Morgan LLC…
Nike+ Accelerator Program Holds First Demo Day
Nike, Inc. on Tuesday hosted the first of two demo days for its Nike+ Accelerator program powered by TechStars. In front of an audience of more than 700 – including angel investors, venture capitalists, influential industry leaders and Nike executives – t
Dick’s SG Expanding Headquarters
Dick's Sporting Goods is expanding near Pittsburgh International Airport, leasing 73 acres at Northfield Commerce Park, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. As part of the new lease deal, Dick's has committed to constructing a 180,000-squa
Summit Hut Announces New Oro Valley Location
Tucson, AZ-outdoor retailer Summit Hut announced the planned opening of a new Oro Valley location…
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Stores in Lubbock, TX and Berlin, MA
Cabela’s Inc. announced plans to open stores in Lubbock, TX and Berlin, MA. The Lubbock store, along with a store set to open in Cheektowaga, NY, is scheduled to open in 2014. The Berlin location is expected to open in 2015…
Tern to Address Velo-City
Urban transport specialist, Tern, will be speaking at the Velo-city conference on how folding bicycles can extend the reach of existing transport infrastructure. Velo-city is the world’s largest international conference devoted to integrating cyclin
