Executives Offer New Details at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference
With more signs that the U.S. economic recovery appears to be sustainable, executives across the industry appeared to be fired up about the possibility of pursing growth opportunities again…
Nielsen Plans for IPO
Nielsen Holdings BV, the television ratings and consumer research company that also owns Outdoor Retailer, ASR and Interbike trade shows, plans to raise up to $1.75 billion in an initial public offering, the company said in a securities filing…
The Outdoor Foundation Releases Trail Running Report
The Outdoor Foundation and Montrail have teamed up to create a Special Report on Trail Running. The new research report presents detailed information on participation by gender, age, ethnicity, income, education and geographic region…
Implus to Distribute Burt’s Bees
Implus announced they have become the official distributor for Burt's Bees Lip Balm collection for the footwear, outdoor & sporting goods channels…
Strong Spring Propels 14.3% Growth at Vail Resorts Rental and Retail Operations
Vail Resorts Inc. sales rebounded to 2007-08 levels in the third quarter ended April 30 as the crowds returned and spent more freely during the Spring Break and Easter breaks. Total sales rose 5.0% to $350 million. Mountain revenues rose 8.2% to $302.2 mi
How Kona Changed African Healthcare
In the United States, it’s hard to imagine revolutionizing the healthcare delivery system with a single-speed, steel-frame comfort bike. But take that bike to sub-Saharan Africa and you can really have an impact…
G-III Net Sales Spike 43% on Success from Calvin Klein
On the heels of its marquee brand Calvin Klein, G-III put together some stellar numbers for the company’s first fiscal quarter, displaying a 43.4% gain in net sales from $107.6 million in the prior year to $154.3 million in the quarter ended April 3
Nike and USA Basketball Plan Basketball Festival in NYC
This summer, NIKE, Inc. and USA Basketball are launching the inaugural World Basketball Festival, a four-day celebration of the performance and culture of the game, an event that Nike has committed to reprising every two years…
Top NBA Draft Pick John Wall Signs with Reebok
John Wall has signed an endorsement contract with Reebok for a sum of $25 million…
New Balance Swaps Jobs with No. 20 Home Depot Pit Crew
New Balance, the only athletic company that still produces footwear in the United States, celebrates the unique skills of its domestic manufacturing workforce through an online video debuting today that captures a “job swap” day at their Skowhegan, Maine
Forzani’s Q1 Comps Jump 9.8%
The Forzani Group Ltd. cut its loss in the first quater to Canadian $691,000 (U.S. $677,000) from C$1.1 million ($1.08 million) a year ago. Same-store retail system sale increased 9.8%…
Brown Shoe to Bring Naturalizer Brand to Russia
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. said it will partner with MTB Group, Ltd. to begin offering global footwear brand Naturalizer to consumers through their affiliate, Monarch Group, and their Monarch retail stores throughout Russia and the Ukraine…
Heelys Announces New COO/CFO
Craig D. Storey has joined Heelys as chief operating officer/chief financial officer. Storey was, most recently, CEO/CFO for Sprig Toys…
Outdoor Foundation Releases Trail Running Report
The Outdoor Foundation, in partnership with Montrail, has produced a special report on trail running…
Apparel Sales Propel 13.7% Growth in May Online Sales
In May, eCommerce sales grew 1.7% over the same month a year earlier, forging well ahead of growth in brick and mortar sales, according to the latest report from MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. The month marked the 8th consecutive month of double
