Golf Town Opens Newfoundland Store
Canada’s largest golf retailer, Golf Town, opened its first store in the province of Newfoundland…
The BH Group Appoints Bob Whip as CEO of BH North America
The BH Group announced that with the recent move of CEO Steve Lindenau to head BH Bikes, Bob Whip will step into the role of CEO for BH North America…
GU Energy Rehires Magdalena Boulet
GU Energy Labs has hired Magdalena Boulet, one of the finest distance runners in American history, to lead its product development team…
Mizuno’s Americas Revenues Grow Double-Digits in Fiscal Year
Mizuno Corp. reported earnings slid in its fiscal year ended March 31 due mainly to an increase in SG&A expenses and in purchasing costs. But overall footwear sales remained healthy, especially running shoes in the Americas where net sales set a record to
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…
