Green Guru to Upcycle Discarded Inner Tubes
Green Guru has partnered with Bike Fixtation to upcycle inner tubes being thrown away at its bike rooms, repair kiosks and other public use bicycle repair stations for use in its line of eco-friendly luggage, bike bags and outdoor gear…
Boulder’s Satellite Boardshop Honored by The North Face
The North Face named Boulder-based Satellite Boardshop the winner of the Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty snowsport store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor exploration within the commun
A.T. Cross Considers Divesting Accessories Division
A.T. Cross Company is preparing to cut loose its 257-year Cross pen business, which has been overshadowing double-digit growth of its Native and Costa eyewear business…
Dick’s Poised to Open First Store Under New Field and Stream Banner
Dick’s Sporting Goods has applied for a building permit to convert a former Dick’s store in Cranberry Township, PA to a store operating under the Field & Stream banner, according to a report on triblive.com, the online news outlet for several
Brooks Sports Realigns Management Structure, to Hire CFO
Brooks Sports plans to hire a CFO and will reorganize roles among its top management under a plan to better grow globally and enhance e-commerce sales. Under the reorganization, the running footwear brand changed its structure to support four key global f
QandA: Jim Zwiers, President, The Performance Group, Wolverine Worldwide
Sports Executive Weekly sat down at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show with Jim Zwiers, President of Wolverine Worldwide’s new Performance Group…
Nike Unveils New Super Bowl Uniforms
Nike has unveiled new uniforms for Super Bowl XLVII. The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens take the field wearing the NFL Nike Elite 51 uniform, and Nike athletes will wear the Alpha Pro cleat and Vapor Fly glove…
NOCSAE Agrees to Fund $855,000 Largely for Concussion Research
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) announced an agreement to fund $855,657 in sports medicine and concussion research. More than 85 percent of this total – $727,669 – specifically will focus on research to reduce
Whistler Blackcomb Sees Flat Skier Visits in Fourth Quarter
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported revenue increased 2 percent to $50.3 million on flat ski visits thanks to continued growth in effective ticket price (“ETP”) and spend per guest in the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. Total season pass and frequ
Will Manzer Among 110 to Lose Jobs in EMS Reorganization
The new owners of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) have dismissed its CEO Will Manzer and will relocate the New Hampshire-based outdoor specialty retailer’s distribution and other back-office functions to Connecticut in a costing cutting move that will
Patagonia Partners on Grasslands Restoration in Argentina
Patagonia Inc. has signed on as the first brand to buy wool from ranchers in Patagonia in a partnership designed to reverse more than a century of overgrazing in the South American region. The Nature Conservancy is working closely with the region's w
The Bike Cooperative Names Scott Barrett President
Scott Barrett, who spent the last eight years as chief marketing officer at Eastern Mountain Sports, will take over as president of The Bike Cooperative Feb. 1, replacing long time leader Greg Brodsky…
Winter Mountain Games Expand Snow Biking Events
The Winter Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer has added Cross Country Mountain Biking to the 2013 schedule, along with the traditional On-Snow Bike Crit, Dual Slalom Bike and Best Trick Bike events. Each of the mountain bike events at the 2013 Winter
Suunto USA Names Hoyt and Company Rep Agency of the Year
Suunto USA announced Hoyt & Co, Inc. as its choice for sales agency of the year for 2012…
Spyder Elevates Collier to SVP of Product and Design
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has promoted J.J. Collier to senior vice president of product and design. In his new role, Collier will establish and execute the vision for the leading concept, design, and finishing for the skiwear and premium lifestyle appare
