Rocky Brands Licenses Name for Belts and Accessories
Rocky Brands has signed a multi-year licensing agreement to allow 3D Belt Company to design, manufacture and sell belts, wallets and cell phone cases under the Rocky and Georgia Boot brands…
Finish Line’s Q1 Profits Climb 20 Percent on 6.5 Percent Comp Gain
The Finish Line, Inc. reported sales increased 6.0 percent in its first quarter ended May 28, to $299.5 million compared to $282.4 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 6.5 percent in the first quarter on top of an increase of 10.9 percent
Recreation on Federal Lands Supports 388,000 Jobs
The 437 million recreational visits to lands managed by the U.S. Department of Interior in 2010 supported more than 388,000 jobs nationwide and contributed over $44 billion in economic activity, according to an annual report released this week by the depa
Summit Distribution Picks up Drift Innovation POV Cameras
Summit Distribution has begun distributing Drift Innovation point of view cameras in the U.S. markets. Summit Distribution is one of the largest wholesale distributors of hands-free HD video cameras and top-quality waterproof/protective solutions in the U
Above the Rim Signs Street Baller Corey Williams
Above the Rim (ATR), the basketball brand owned by Collective Brands, announced its endorsement deal with streetball legend Corey “Homicide” Williams. Under the terms of the deal, Williams will endorse ATR footwear and apparel and serve as an active brand
Mammoth Mountain Offers Dual Ski/Bike Ticket
Mammoth Mountain has not let record snowfall delay its summer season. Beginning Friday, the resort is offering a $79 ticket that lets people ski and/or mountain bike at the mountain resort through July 4. The ticket is priced at just $7 more than a standa
Crocs CEO Wins Turnaround Award
Crocs, Inc. announced that John McCarvel, the company's chief executive officer and president, was awarded the Stevie Award for turnaround executive of the year at the 2011 American Business Awards…
Coca-Cola, Stater Bros. Raise Another $716,400 for California State Parks
Coca-Cola and Stater Bros. – California's largest privately held supermarket chain – have raised another $716,400 to help state parks in Southern California. The money, raised through the Preserve Our Parks Campaign, will be spent immediately on proj
Choose Outdoors Names Olson President
The board of directors of Choose Outdoors has elected veteran conservationist and former fellow board member Jeff Olson to be the new president of the non-profit advocacy organization…
Lululemon Sets Date for Twofer Stock Split
The Lululemon Athletica Inc. board of directors has established July 8, 2011 as the record date for the previously announced two-for-one stock split of the company's common stock…
Genesco Acquires UK Retailer; Journeys Q2 Comps Up 15 Percent
Genesco Inc. has acquired Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic footwear based in the United Kingdom for roughly $113 million plus earn out payments. Genesco also disclosed same-store sales increased 14% in the second quarter to da
Outdoor Nation National Congress Convenes Today
Outdoor Nation's 2011 summit series kicked off Thursday in New York City with a National Congress representing all 50 States, followed by three-day regional Youth Summits in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco from June 24
MEC Provides Gear for Parks Canada Weekend Campout
One thousand Canadians who are new to camping will enjoy a dry, warm and comfortable night's sleep thanks to a partnership between Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and Parks Canada. MEC is providing 300 tents, 1,000 sleeping bags and 1,000 sleeping pad
Ocean Minded Announces Samoa Sweepstakes
Ocean Minded, Inc. announced a sweepstakes to win a trip to Samoa…
Skechers Forms Branded Virtual Goods Partnership
Virtual Greats announced they will partner with Skechers to produce and distribute branded virtual goods in various online social media destinations. As one of the leading virtual goods sales and distribution agency, Virtual Greats has already secured dis
