Granite Gear Expands Order Fulfillment Space
Granite Gear has doubled their order fulfillment space by leasing a new 7,200-sqare-foot distribution center near their headquarters in Two Harbours, MN. The company said growing demand for U.S. made tactical products is driving much of its growth…
Exped LLC Taps Montreal Firm to Manage Brand in Canada
Exped LLC has selected In-Sport Fashions Inc. of Montreal to manage all Canadian business beginning January 1, 2013. Exped LLC, based in the Seattle area, will focus on the market in the USA…
OR Summer Market 2013 to Feature Fly Fishing Zone
Outdoor Retailer will produce a 'Fly Zone' at the 2013 edition of its Summer Market, clustering relevant brands around a business community center that features the newest products from the fly fishing industry…
Asics Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
Foot Locker announced that Asics will be the presenting sponsor and official apparel, footwear and accessories provider for the 2012 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships…
L.A., Miami and Nashville Among Newest Bicycle Friendly Communities
The League for American Bicyclists added Los Angeles, Nashville, TN and Miami, FL among 28 new U.S. cities to attain status as a Bicycling Friendly Communities, or BFCs. There are now 242 BFCs in 47 states. According to the League's analysis of recen
Sifford to Succeed Lemond as Shoe Carnival CEO
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s Mark Lemond is retiring for health reasons from his positions as president, CEO and director, effective Oct. 27. Clifton Sifford, currently EVP, general merchandise manager, will succeed Lemond as president and CEO, on a permane
Final Sponsors Drop Lance Armstrong Upon UCI Ruling
The ruling from UCI anxiously awaited by the cycling community was handed down today, officially stripping Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and setting off a shock wave throughout the industry that began last week with the pull-out of mo
2012/13 Ski Season Launches in Colorado
Arapahoe Basin launched Colorado's ski season at 9 a.m. this morning, making it the first ski resort in the United States and Colorado to officially open for the 2012/13 season.
Arapahoe Basin First Colorado Ski Resort to Open
Arapahoe Basin launched Colorado’s ski season at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning to become the first ski resort in the state and the nation to officially open for the 2012/13 season…
Deadline for OR Speaker Proposals Approaching
Expert speakers and panelists, interested in presenting as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer, have less than two weeks to finalize and submit speaker proposals to Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association. The open call for Winter
Shoe Carnival Announces Mark Lemond to Retire as CEO
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced that Mark Lemond is retiring for health reasons from his positions as president, chief executive officer and director effective Oct. 27. Clifton Sifford, currently executive vice president – general merchandise manager, will
Wolverine Worldwide’s Q3 Earnings Slide
Wolverine Worldwide reported revenue for the third quarter declined 2.4 percent to $353.1 million. Adjusted for 6 cents per share of non-recurring expenses related to the acquisition of the Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG) of Collective Brands, Inc., e
Spalding Signs Three Licensing Agreements
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, signed three new licensing agreements that will place the Spalding trademark on baseball training materials, wastepaper basketball baskets and promotional branded bags…
Pirates Andrew McCutchen Signs with EvoShield
EvoShield is unveiling a partnership with Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Andrew McCutchen to promote the benefits of the Georgia-based company’s equipment, which safeguards some of the biggest names in America’s most-popular sports…
Nike Announces Deal with IOC
Nike will become the official supplier of uniforms and product to International Olympic Committee members and staff from January 2013…
