FDRA Names VP of Communications and Marketing
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the new hire of Andy Polk as its Vice President. Polk will oversee FDRA’s communications, marketing and member outreach. He succeeds FDRA’s former Vice President Stephanie W
Dick’s SG Debuts Adventure Packages
Dick's Sporting Goods announced the details of its first-ever “Adventures of a Lifetime” promotion, which offers customers the opportunity to purchase exclusive, one-of-a-kind adventure packages featuring gear from Burton, KÖPPEN, Marmot,
NSGA Names Dustin Dobrin New Director of Research and Information
The National Sporting Goods Association announced that Dustin Dobrin has officially begun to serve as the association’s new director of research & information. Dobrin, who joined the association’s staff on Sept. 4, takes the place of Dan Kasen
Outdoor Retailer Confirms One-Day Shift in Show Dates, through 2014
In response to ongoing feedback from the outdoor marketplace, Outdoor Retailer show organizers have confirmed a one-day date shift for the semi-annual tradeshow effective Winter Market 2013 through Summer Market 2014. Under the new date structure, shows w
R.G. Barry’s Q1 Sales Decline on Footwear Weakness
R.G. Barry Corporation earned $6.1 million, or 54 cents per share, in the first quarter ended Sept. 29, down 11.0 percent from $6.9 million, or 61 cents, a year ago…
OIA Lecture Series to Feature The North Face’s Aaron Carpenter
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that The North Face Vice President of Marketing Aaron Carpenter is coming to the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Monday, Nov. 12, to give a presentation about the company’s unique approach to…
Jones Promotes DiPietrantonio to COO
The Jones Group Inc. announced that Cynthia DiPietrantonio has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective immediately…
Austin Canoe and Kayak to Reopen Houston Store Damaged in Fire
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC will be hosting a “Grand Re-Opening” event on Nov. 10-11 to celebrate the reconstruction of the Houston store after experiencing a damaging fire back in March of 2012…
Regional Retail Sales Off 20 Percent in Wake of Sandy
MasterCard Advisor’s SpendingPulse estimated that retail sales in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region dipped by $4 billion, or 20 percent, last week in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Bloomberg reported…
Reebok-CCM Hockey Clashes with Bauer Over Hockey Helmet
Reebok-CCM Hockey in a press release said “stray comments” from Bauer’s CEO, Kevin Davis, and misinterpretations by some news outlets have created a misimpression that Bauer’s RE-AKT helmet is the only helmet that reduces rotational accelerati
Asics America’s First-Half Profits Vault on Double-Digit Sales Gain
Asics America Group, which includes United States, Brazil and Canada, announced that first half 2012 net income was up 17.9 percent over the same half in 2011. Net sales for the period were up 14.1 percent on a currency-neutral basis and operating income
Pearl Izumi Athlete Cameron Dye Renews Two-Year Contract
Boulder, CO-based Pearl Izumi announced Olympic-distance triathlete Cameron Dye has signed an additional two-year contract as a Pearl Izumi sponsored athlete.
REI to Open New Store in Puget Sound Next Fall
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) said it will open a new store in Silverdale, WA in the fall of 2013…
Primal Signs Five-Year Deal to Sponsor RAGBRAI
Primal has signed a five-year agreement with RAGBRAI – the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa – to be the official apparel provider…
Trips for Kids Founder Price Honored by Alma Mater
The University of Michigan College of Letters, Sciences and Arts announced that alumnus Marilyn Price, class of 1962, is the recipient of the LSA Humanitarian Service Award because of her work with Trips for Kids.
