Antigua Celebrates 35th Anniversary
The Antigua Group, Inc., the maker of lifestyle and golf apparel, is celebrating its 35th anniversary throughout 2014. As part of the celebration, the company's Tour Ambassadors will be wearing a 35th Anniversary logo…
Nike to Open First Jordan Store
Nike Inc. said it will open its Jordan-only retail store, called Flight 23, in partnership with Footaction. The store is currently marked by an 18-foot tall…
Cherokee Inc. Acquires Tony Hawk Brand
Cherokee Inc. has acquired the worldwide Tony Hawk and Hawk signature apparel brands from Quiksilver, Inc. for an all-cash purchase price of $19 million…
OIA to Present Outdoor Retail of the Future Findings at Outdoor Retailer
Outdoor Industry Association Vice President of Consumer and Market Insights Christine Hickman will present insights garnered from the trade group's Outdoor Retail of the Future initiative during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. H
Wolverine World Wide Cuts FY13 Revenue Outlook
Wolverine Worldwide reported that it expects earnings for 2013 to come in ahead of previous guidance although revenues would fall short. The fourth quarter saw double-digit growth from Hush Puppies, CAT Footwear, and Keds and mid-single digit revenue grow
Timberland Joins Grassroots as Vendor Partner
The Timberland Co. has become the 75th vendor partner of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots), a buying group of 47 outdoor specialty retailers with about $225 million a year in sales…
RRCA Selects Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K for National Championship Series
Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) selected the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50K trail race, which is organized by outdoor specialty retailer Rock/Creek, as one of just eight for its RRCA National Ultra Championships races…
POC to Provide Helmets, Shades to Team Garmin-Sharp
POC Sweden AB has entered a three-year agreement to provide American pro cycling Team Garmin-Sharp with helmets and eyewear as part of the Swedish gravity sports brand's assault on the road cycling market…
Benelli USA Names New General Manager
Benelli USA has named Tom DeBolt as their General Manager…
Machnik Joins Redring USA as VP of Sales
Tim Machnik to head up developing sales force and dealer network in USA for Redring USA and NeverLost Outdoor Gear…
NSSF and SAAMI File Lawsuit to Invalidate Microstamping Law
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) today filed a lawsuit against the State of California in Fresno Superior Court challenging the state’s microstamping law…
Republic Forge Partners with Driftwood Media
Republic Forge, a manufacturer of model 1911 pistols, has selected Driftwood Media Inc., to carry out its marketing and media relations efforts…
Golf Course Merchandise Sales Buck Other Indicators in November
According to PGA PerformanceTrak, golf course merchandise revenues rose 1.7 percent in November, 2013 even as golf rounds declined 11.0 percent and days open were down 9.3 percent compared to November 2012…
Brands Condemn Use of Deadly Force Against Cambodian Garment Workers
Executives from Columbia Sportswear, Adidas Group and Puma SE condemned the Cambodian government's use of deadly force against protesting garment workers and urged the nation's factory owners and trade unions to work together to help the governm
Marmot, Simms Fishing and Woolrich Among Businesses Urging House to Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act
Dick's Sporting Goods, Marmot Mountain LLC, REI, Simms Fishing Products, The Timberland Company, West Marine Inc., Woolrich Inc and Zumiez Inc. were among dozens of businesses that urged House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte to act on the
