Target Canada to Carry Beaver Canoe Apparel
Target Canada is pleased to announce a new exclusive partnership with Beaver Canoe, a member of the Roots Canada family. The Beaver Canoe for Target collection will consist of apparel items for the entire family, as well as home décor products, a first f
Mountain Resorts Performed Best in East
Eastern mountain resorts fared far better than their western counterparts over the winter, according to the latest data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program. Results were boosted by a big surge in April, when actual occupancy rose 28 percent a
Daewoo and Indorama Cited in Complaint Seeking to Block Uzbeki Cotton Imports
The International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) has filed a complaint asking U.S. Customs to issue an immediate detention order on all pending and future imports of cotton goods manufactured by Daewoo International Corporation, Indorama Corporation, and other
Green Lanes Advocates Convene in Austin
City leaders from six U.S. cities convened Wednesday in Austin, Texas to kick off an unprecedented two-day leadership summit to discuss green lanes and equity. The focus of the summit is on building support for modern, next-generation green lanes, also c
Macy’s First-Quarter Profit Climbs 20 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported higher sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2013, the 13-week period ended May 4, 2013. Based on the ongoing momentum in our business, as well as confidence in our future performance, the company also announced a 25 perc
Oakley to Make MLB-Themed Apparel and Accessories
Oakley, Inc., an official MLB Authentic Collection eyewear licensee, has signed a license agreement with Major League Baseball Properties to manufacture and market Oakley performance and lifestyle apparel and accessories. This marks the first apparel and
Lids to Acquire Fan Outfitters
The Lids Sports Group has reached an agreement to purchase Lexington, KY based Fan Outfitters, LLC. Fan Outfitters operates seven brick-and-mortar retail stores located in Kentucky and Oklahoma…
Outdoor Retailer Opens Registration for Summer Marketplace, Open Air Demo
Outdoor Retailer is now accepting registrations online for retail, designer, independent reps, distributor, importer and working media attendees for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013 and the Open Air Demo…
WTB Launches News Website with Buy Local Now Button
WTB has launched its new website featuring a Buy Local Now button next to products, giving consumers the opportunity to check stock holdings from nearby shops, allowing for in-store pickup upon checkout. The site also caters to mobile devices and features
Zamst Becomes Official Brand at Velocity Sports Performance
Zamst will provide its sport specific braces and supports, injury prevention and rehab seminars and print and marketing services to Velocity Sports Performance centers as part of a nationwide sponsorship agreement…
PHIT America Names Rusty Saunders, to Board of Directors
PHIT America added Sports Industry Hall of Famer Rusty Saunders to the board of directors. The decision to add Saunders to the board was made during the recently completed 49th NSGA Management Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL…
Andre Agassi Rejoins Nike
Nike Inc. has resigned sports icon Andre Agassi. The renewed partnership will focus on a shared passion for tennis, along with a commitment to help kids become more active and realize their full potential through sports…
Raleigh to Send Consumer to DealerCamp in July
Raleigh Bicycles and Lifeboat Events will send a cycling enthusiast to Bike DealerCamp 2013 at the Deer Valley Resort in Utah this July via a sweepstakes promotion on Facebook…
SIA: Snowsports Retail Sales Rose 3 Percent in 2012/13
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) estimated the 2012/2013 winter season (August-March) brought in $3.4 billion in retail revenues, up 3 percent compared with dollars sold during the previous season. Despite a surge in first quarter sales, retail equipm
Balega International Hires Brand Manager
Balega International, the performance sock brand, hired Ben Hernandez as its brand manager. He will primarily focus on managing the brand’s presence within key retailer Fleet Feet Sports…
