Rocky Brands Reorganizes Management Structure
Rocky Brands has completed its management restructuring, naming three new presidents to oversee key aspects of the company, said David Sharp, president and COO…
Cabela’s, Trimble Partner Up to Launch App
Cabela's Incorporated and Trimble have announced the release of the first mobile navigation application specifically designed for hunters. Developed by Trimble Outdoors, the Cabela's Recon Hunt app runs on iPhone and Android devices and provid
Neve Designs Named U.S. Ski Team Supplier
The U.S. Ski Team announced a major partnership with Neve Designs, a specialty manufacturer of knit sweaters based in Boulder, CO…
OIA Co-Hosts Trade Mission in Beijing
Outdoor Industry Association joined the U.S. Commercial Service in hosting several outdoor industry companies at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing for a trade mission that introduced American brands to China-based retailers, distributors and other representativ
Collective Brands’ Fourth-Quarter Revenues Climb 4%
Collective Brands, Inc., which owns Payless ShoeSource, Saucony and Sperry Top-Sider, slightly trimmed its fourth-quarter loss to $10.1 million, or 16 cents per share, from $10.9 million, or 17 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 4.3% to $773.8 million
Zumiez February Comps Up 12.8%
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011 increased 18.3% to $32.7 million, compared to $27.6 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010…
Eddie Bauer Taps Backbone for PR Services
Specialty retailer Eddie Bauer has appointed Backbone Media to develop and execute its media and outdoor industry public relations strategy…
Retailer Demand for Real Estate Rising Sharply
U.S. retailers are ramping up store expansion plans on the strength of a rebound in consumer spending, according to ChainLinks Retail Advisors, a retail real estate advisory services firm serving retailers, landlords, and investors in North America.
AquaHydrate Lands $10M Capital Infusion
AquaHydrate, a sports drink that counts actor Mark Wahlberg among its investors, said an affiliate of The Yucaipa Companies, LLC invested $10 million in the company. The capital infusion will strengthen the AquaHydrate’s balance sheet and provide fi
Rawlings Names Univ. of SC Baseball Coach to Advisory Staff
Beginning with the 2011 collegiate baseball season, Ray Tanner, head baseball coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and Baseball America's National Coach of the Year, will join more than 100 of the top collegiate baseball coaches that c
RECALL: 1,545 Baby Jogger Jump Seats
Baby Jogger LLC of Ricmond, VA. is recalling about 1,545 of its Baby Jogger Jump Seats in the United States and 450 in Canada after reports they fail to properly lock in place, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada…
Edwin Watts Golf Opens New Location in Miami
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC announced the grand opening of its newest state-of-the-art golf retail facility in Miami, FL…
Eva Mendez Named Brand Ambassador for Reebok EasyTone
Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has become the latest ambassador of Reebok's EasyTone toning collection. Other endorsers include supermodel Helena Christensen and British actress Kelly Brook…
Kampala Industries Appoints National Sales Manager
Kampala Industries, Inc., a maker of sports gloves based in Monmouth, NJ, has hired Dave Santa Cruz as its national sales manager…
Adidas Golf/Ashworth Names Rep of the Year
Adidas Golf and Ashworth named Bill Bishop from Fort Lauderdale, FL, as their national sales representative of the year…
