Ecco to Sponsor ATandT Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Ecco has been chosen as the “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am taking place February 7-13, and will outfit amateur participants in the new BIOM Golf and Golf Street models…
SIA Announces Canadian Regional Reps of the Year
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the winners of the 2010 SIA Canadian SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award…
Icebreaker to Open Store in Vancouver in March
Icebreaker will open its first store in Western Canada in March in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood, which has already attracted The North Face, Roots and Lululemon stores. Icebreaker said it expects the store to stimulate sales by its Vancouver de
Antigua, NFL Ink Apparel Deal
The Antigua Group, Inc. said it has signed a multi-year license agreement with the National Football League…
Inaugural Winners of OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards Named
REI, Mountain Mama, First Descents and Martin Fox were named as the first winners of the OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards, which will be presented at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market by Adidas Outdoor. The awards celebrate those who inspire people to appr
Fleet Feet’s Comps Grow 10% in 2010
Fleet Feet, Inc. said revenues for the Fleet Feet Sports franchise in 2010 surpassed $100 million ($107M) for the first time and marked the seventh straight year of double digit comp store gains (10%)…
New Balance to Again Pay to Clear Snow Along Charles River
New Balance renewed a sponsorship agreement with Boston's Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to ensure area runners, joggers and walkers have clear and safe running paths along the Charles River during the 2011 winter season. The partner
OR Rocks! to Raise Funds via Movies, Music and Art
Next week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market will feature a range of film, art and live music events, including several that will raise money for outdoor causes. Show organizer Nielsen Exhibitions is promoting the various events under the banner “OR Ro
Nautilus Shrinks Q4 Loss
Nautilus Inc. indicated that it expects to report an operating loss of $3.2 million in its fourth quarter, which compares with an operating loss of $3.8 million a year ago…
Timberland Renews Sundance Film Festival Sponsorship
The Timberland Company will be the Official Footwear and Outerwear Sponsor of one of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah for the third consecutive year…
Nordica Hires PR Firm
Nordica, the maker of skis, ski boots and accessories, has retained Jackson Hole brand communication firm, Denny, ink., to manage its public relations efforts…
Zappos.com Tops Customer Service Survey
In a survey of 9,200 shoppers, Zappos.com took top honors in the sixth annual NRF Foundation/American Express Customers' Choice survey, conducted by BIGresearch…
Genesco Hikes Q4 Estimates on Strong Sales
Genesco, the owner of Journeys and Lids, reported same-store sales for the quarter-to-date period ended Jan. 8, 2011, increased 9% from the equivalent period last year, when same store sales increased 1%. Due to the strong sales, it raised its earnings gu
Lululemon Boosts 4Q Guidance On Strong Revenues
Lululemon Athletica Inc. said it now expects earnings of between 55-57 cents a share for its fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, well above the company's earlier forecast. The company, which designs, makes and sells yoga-inspired apparel directly to consum
Big 5 Sporting Goods Lowers Guidance
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. lowered its fourth-quarter earnings guidance, noting that after a strong Black Friday, sales dropped off in December resulting in disappointing holiday sales…
