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
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…
PGA Touts Golf’s Benefits
The World Golf Foundation and Golf 20/20 commissioned The Walker Research Group to identify and report on the health and wellness benefits of golf participation. According to the research, a round of golf can burn between 1,300 and 2,000 calories and has
REI Begins Selling Miir Commuter Bikes
REI said it has become the first national retailer to sell MiiR’s inaugural commuter bike line, which includes three models: the single-speed Wave and the five-speed High 5 Diamond and Mixte frames. All models and sizes are now available at five REI
EORA Launching First Show in Florida
EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) will be hosting an inaugural show in Florida to help its members service Florida retailers that not only specialize in the outdoor market but also the lifestyle and resort markets. More than 66 brands will be exhibi
OIA Opens Early Bird Registration for 2013 Rendezvous in San Diego
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has opened online registration for 2013 Rendezvous, its annual leadership forum. An early-bird rate of $100 off the normal registration fee is available until June 13…
TGEN And Riddell Partner For Biomaker Study Of Concussive Injuries
The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), and Easton-Bell Sports through its Riddell brand, announced they would work together on a study designed to advance athlete concussion detection and treatment…
Golf Town Opens Newfoundland Store
Canada’s largest golf retailer, Golf Town, opened its first store in the province of Newfoundland…
Volcom Hires VP of Women’s
Volcom, Inc. appointed Mandy Fry as VP of women’s. Most recently, she was Billabong Women's senior design director…
REI Exited Two Factories Over Compliance Issues in 2012
REI stopped doing business with two of its more than 130 offshore factories in 2012 after they either failed to respond adequately to remediation plans or were not forthright about their stand on hiring minors, the company disclosed in its 2012 Stewardshi
