The Walking Co. Exits Chapter 11 With Nearly the Same Footprint
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy today with just three fewer stores than when it filed for protection from creditors in December to force landlords to renegotiate rents on stores leases. The retailer moves forward
Hilco Sells Tommy Armour to The Sports Authority
Hilco Consumer Capital and The Sports Authority, Inc announced the sale of all intellectual property, trademarks and third-party licensee agreements of HCC's Tommy Armour Golf business to Sports Authority…
NSSF Hosts Congressional Fly-in for Industry Companies
The National Shooting Sports Foundation will host this week its third annual congressional “fly-in” for executives from industry companies…
HEAD Announces Tennis Promotion
HEAD has launched a new Improve YOUR Game – Reward YOUR Feet promotion. Throughout the month of May, tennis players can purchase a YOUTEKTM tour racquet and receive a pair of HEAD performance tennis shoes for $25…
Klymit Goes Global by Entering Scandinavian Marketplace
Klymit, the outdoor technology company, announced a distributor partnership with GEAR AB for Klymit products into the Swedish market…
PUMA to Become Carbon Neutral in 2010
PUMA said will completely offset its own global CO2 emissions in 2010 to become the first carbon neutral company within the sportlifestyle industry. In addition, PUMA will offset emissions deriving from international travel of the PUMA-sponsored national
Hi-Tec Sees European Q1 Sales Jump; Rosario Leaves as Willis Enters
British outdoor and sports brand Hi-Tec is highlighting its growing strength and performance within the athletic and outdoor footwear markets. According to a company release, Hi-Tec’s Athletic footwear sales rose by 63% and Hi-Tec’s Outdoor f
Accell Group Sees Growth in 2010
During the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Accell Group N.V. plans to announce that a further growth in turnover and profit is expected for 2010…
West 49 Returns to Profitability
West 49 Inc. reported net income reached Canadian $9 million (U.S. $9mm), or C1 cent a share, rebounding from a loss of $8.5 million (U.S. $8.5mm), or C13 cents, a year ago. Net sales for Canada's leading action sport retailer declined 4.2% to C$205.
Duck Head Being Relaunched
Ross Sternheimer, former president of the defunct A&N stores, is looking to relaunch the Duck Head apparel brand…
Hanesbrands’s Q1 Revenues Climb 8%
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, reported that first-quarter 2010 net sales increased 8.2% and diluted earnings per share increased to 37 cents a share from a loss of 20 cents a year ago…
Bass Pro Unveils Video Game Website
In preparation for the upcoming release of Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt, Griffin International and Bass Pro Shops revealed a new website for The Hunt (http://www.thehuntgame.com)…
Brooks Looks to Become Next Billion $ Running Brand
Brooks Sports has launched a ten-year growth program with goal of reaching a billion in sales by 2020. Last year, the brand did about $200 million globally. While Brooks expects to benefit from continuing momentum around the running category, it also plan
GSI Commerce Appoints President of GSI Media
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Stephen Denton has joined the company as president of GSI Media, Inc., where he will oversee the operations and strategic direction of the company. The Pepperjam affiliate network, acquired by GSI last year, will operate u
OIA Announces 2010 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients
The 2010 Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards will be presented to Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in recognition for their leadership in support of t
