OIA Hires Christie Hickman as Vice President of Market Insights
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced the hire of Christie Hickman as vice president of market insights. Hickman brings more than 20 years of experience in research, insight and strategy to her new role…
Bogs Footwear Appoints VP of Product
Bogs Footwear has tapped Kelly Wallrich, former VP of product at Keen Footwear, as its new VP of product. She will oversee product design, development and product marketing…
South Africa’s Holdsport Ltd Reports Strong Sales Growth
Holdsport Limited, which owns South Africa’s largest full-line sporting goods and outdoor specialty retailing chains, reported sales rose 10.5 percent to ZAR374.5 million ($45mm) in the year ended Feb. 28…
SIA Backcountry Committee Meeting Draws 40 to Denver
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, convened its Backcountry Committee in Denver, Colo. this month for the second time since October 2012 to discuss best practices for communicating with th
Avia/Nevados’ Revenues Reach $77.5 Million in 2012
According to a SEC filing from Brown Shoe Corp., sales of Avia and Nevados, recently sold to Galaxy Brand Holdings, Inc., were a combined $77.5 million in 2012, down from $98.1 million a year ago…
Outsiders Ball Sells Out Platinum Level Sponsorships
The Outsiders Ball has sold out all its Platinum Level sponsorships and is now offering Bronze level sponsorships for $2,500. The inaugural event, which will take place in Salt Lake City on the eve of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, aims to raise $300,000
Rob DeMartini and Tom Farrey to Speak at 2013 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
The SFIA will have New Balance President & CEO Rob DeMartini and the Aspen Institute’s Director of Sports & Society Program and Emmy-award winning ESPN reporter Tom Farrey participate as speakers at the inaugural 2013 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to
Thorlo Holds Memorial Day Donation
Thorlo, originator of the Thorlos brand and one of the few sock manufacturing companies to maintain full operations in the USA, has responded to Operation Gratitude's request to help fill its care packages with 1,000 pairs of clinically-tested padded
Edwin Watts Golf Releases ARC ClubSmarts Report
Edwin Watts Golf released the June 2013 “ClubSmarts Report,” featuring the 2013 Fairway Woods Test and providing golfers with a “first-of-its-kind” club matching matrix. The report, which highlights the playability attributes of fa
Good Sports Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
In the past decade, more than 500,000 kids have hit the country’s fields and courts with donated uniforms, shoes, balls and other equipment, thanks to Good Sports, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to partnering with manufacturers to provide
Famous Stars and Straps Appoints President
Famous Stars & Straps, the apparel and accessories brand established by musician Travis Barker, has hired Bill Gage as the company's president. Gage spearheaded the growth of Metal Mulisha motocross brand and spent six years building the brand with I
Dick’s SG’s Q1 Comps Miss Plan
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported a modest gain in first-quarter earnings, in line with expectations. Adjusted for the shifted calendar due to the 53rd week in 2012, consolidated same store sales decreased 3.8 percent, compared to its guidance of
L.L.Bean Passes Torch to Founder’s Great Grandson
L.L.Bean's long-time chairman and former CEO Leon A. Gorman told the company's employees Monday that he is retiring and passing the torch to another descendant of company founder Leon Leonwood Gorman. He will be succeeded by Shawn Gorman, 47, th
Wal-Mart Stores, Target Opt Out of Credit Card Settlement
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Starbucks are among 19 major retailers who said they are opting out of a multi-billion dollar class-action settlement with Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. over their transaction processing fees…
Stormy Kromer Partners with USA Ski Jumping
Stormy Kromer has signed on as the official lifestyle apparel sponsor of USA Ski Jumping and the official fashion wear supplier of Women's Ski Jumping USA…
