Online Registrations Rise 15.4% at Active.com in 2009
The Active Network, Inc. said online registration for running events taking place in the United States in 2009 was up more than 15% from the previous year…
Nike’s Q3 Sales Increase 7%, North America Sales Inch Ahead 1%
Nike Inc. reported sales rose 7% to $4.7 billion from $4.4 billion. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, net revenue was up 2% compared to the same quarter last year. Excluding charges in the year-ago period, net income increased 2%. Excluding c
Native Eyewear Beefs up North American Rep Force
Native Eyewear has added several rep groups in North America. The company has doubled its presence in the South through a partnership with Baratti Marketing, increased its California, Nevada and Arizona outreach with the Blue Sky Group and has expanded ef
Grants Awarded to Make Five Cities More Bike Friendly
Bikes Belong, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists and with generous support from REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced this year's REI/Bicycle Friendly Community Grant Awards. The grants went to groups in five cities, includ
Outdoor Lobby Urges Senate to Act on Climate Change
Seventy-five outdoor businesses, the Outdoor Industry Association, Outdoor Alliance and the National Parks Conservation Association have signed on to a letter calling on Congress to protect public lands from climate change impacts. The letter argues that
The North Face Joins Sustainability Organization
The North Face has joined Ceres Corporate Network, a network of investors, environmental groups and other public interest organizations working with companies to address sustainability challenges…
Liberty Mountain and Beal Form U.S. Partnership
Liberty Mountain, the distributor of technical outdoor products and climbing brands in the U.S., has reached an agreement regarding the distribution of Beal ropes and products throughout the United States…
NRF Names Matt Shay as President and CEO
Matt Shay has been selected to serve as the next President and CEO of NRF. Shay joins NRF from the International Franchise Association where he served as President and CEO. He succeeds Tracy Mullin, who is retiring after 17 years as NRF's CEO…
Mountain Resort Occupancy Up Slightly Through February
Lodging occupancy at major North American mountain resorts continued to build in February, Mountain Travel Research Program reported. After a strong January, reservations taken in February for arrival in February through July are up 12.7% compared to 2009
Steve Murray Leaving Vans for Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that Tedford Marlow, president, Urban Outfitters Brand, will retire and be succeeded by Steve Murray on April 12, 2010. Murray has been president, VF Action Sports Coalition since February 2009 overseeing the Vans and Reef
Tiger Woods to Return to Golf
Tiger Woods announced plans to return to competitive golf at the Masters next month. While several sponsors have terminated their relationship with the golfer, companies that banked more directly on his athletic prowess, such as Nike Inc. and Electronic A
Volcom’s Eckert Moved to Hawaii Post
Volcom has created a new position of Hawaii Strategic Director and filled it with Troy C. Eckert, currently EVP of marketing. Ryan N. Immegart, Volcom's first sponsored snowboarder, will take over as VP of marketing May 15…
Aldila Returns to the Black
Aldila Inc. announced today net sales of $14.7 million and net income of $1.0 million, or 19 cents a share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. In the comparable 2008 fourth quarter, the golf company had sales of $11.5 million and a net loss of $1.3 mill
Reebok Launches TV Campaign for ZigTech and EasyTone
Reebok is launching one of two new TV ads that were created under the brand's new “Ree” marketing platform. To kick off the “Ree” campaign, the brand has created TV spots highlighting two key products, Reebok EasyTone and Reebok ZigTech…
PacSun’s Q4 Comps Drop 19%, Sees Q1 Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. said sales in the fourth quarter decreased 17% to $352 million with comps off 19%. The loss in the period came to $36 million, or 56 cents a share, after charges compared to a loss of $27 million, or 42 cents, a year ag
