Nike to Open Third Yardline store in Tampa
Nike will open its third Nike Yardline store, in partnership with Champ Sports, in Tampa, FL, the Tampa Tribune reported…
Skullcandy Secures $50 Million Credit Line
In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Skullcandy Inc. said it entered into a credit agreement and revolving line of credit note with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which provides a line of credit of up to $50 million…
Nike Releases Homage to Just Do It
Narrated by actor Bradley Cooper, Nike unveiled its new campaign, “Possibilities,” an homage to the 25th anniversary of ‘Just Do It.” The film begins with the line, “If you can run a mile, run a race, run a marathon, outrun a movie
Under Armour to Sponsor University of Minnesota
Under Armour has signed on to supply uniforms, footwear and other athletic apparel for the University of Minnesota Duluth's sports team under a new five-year partnership…
Ross Stores Q2 Net Grows 17 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported earnings for the 2013 second quarter grew 17 percent to $213.1 million, up from $182.0 million in the prior year…
Dick’s Sporting Goods and ESPN Introduce “Hell Week”
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN introduced Hell Week, an original documentary chronicling the Station Camp High School football team as they endure a preseason overnight training camp deep in the Tennessee mountains. The documentary debuts Thursday, A
Braven LLC Acquired by Incipio Technologies
Braven LLC, a Provo, UT startup that makes ruggedized portable Bluetooth speakers for outdoor adventurers, has been acquired by Incipio Technologies Inc., an Irvine, CA-based designer and manufacturer of mobile device accessories…
Chaco Raises Over $7,000 for Conservation Alliance
Chaco successfully hosted its fourth annual flip sale to benefit the Conservation Alliance at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market tradeshow this month. Chaco raised over $7,000…
Austin Canoe and Kayak to Open San Antonio Store
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) plans to open a fifth location in Texas in northwest San Antonio…
BMC Switzerland Names Delehanty US Sales Manager
BMC Switzerland has hired Dan Delehanty as the new national sales manager for its U.S. operations…
CandA Commits to Reducing Water Footprint Via Organic Cotton
Swiss fashion retailer C&A has agreed on a new three-year program to further reduce its water footprint after a study by the Water Footprint Network (WFN) found that the grey water footprint of conventional cotton cultivation is five times greater than th
Billabong Refinancing Offer Undergoes Revision
US private equity groups Centerbridge and Oaktree are considering whether to make a last-minute bid for Billabong after a Takeovers Panel ruling opened the company up to rival takeover offers, according to a report by the Australian. The panel had forced
Tern Names New Canadian Distributor
Tern, the Taiwanese company that specializes in making folding bikes for urban transport, named Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) as its exclusive distributor in Canada…
European Outdoor Brands Raise $23K for Conservation at OutDoor 2013
European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) raised €18,000 ($23,000) for conservation projects at OutDoor 2013, where it also signed up six new members…
J.C. Penney Posts $586 Million Quarterly Loss
]C. Penney Company, Inc. reported sales of $2.66 billion in the second quarter compared to $3.02 billion in the fiscal second quarter of 2012. Comparable store sales declined 11.9 percent in the quarter, and were negatively impacted by the company's
