Confluence Watersports Parent Refinances Recourse Debt
American Capital, Ltd., which has owned a controlling interest in Confluence Watersports since 2005, completed the refinancing of all of its recourse debt with a new four-year $600 million institutional term loan facility with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
OIA Hires Corporate Responsibility Coordinator
Outdoor Industry Association has hired Meghan Clough as corporate responsibility coordinator. She began her new position at the end of July. This brings the corporate responsibility department to two full-time employees, reflecting OIA’s commitment
Mountain Plus Outdoor Gear Makes Inc. 5000 List
Inc. magazine ranked Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear of Mercer Island WA 64th in retail (#24 in Seattle and #1301 overall) on the 2012 Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies…
Former SGMA Chairman John Parish Ready for Hall of Fame Induction
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee is ready to induct three more industry veterans into the Hall of Fame next spring. One of those inductees is former SGMA Chairman John Parish, Sr…
Sport Chalet Agrees to Rep Smack Sportswear
Team Sports Superstore, parent company of volleyball apparel brand Smack Sportswear, announced a new partnership with sporting goods retailer Sport Chalet, which operates 54 sporting goods stores throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Sport Cha
Vasque is Official Footwear Provider of Mount Washington Observatory
Vasque footwear, a family-owned company with 45 years of experience in the outdoor performance footwear sector, announced its exclusive footwear partnership with the legendary Mount Washington Observatory…
Nordstrom Introduces iPad App
Nordstrom, Inc. has launched a new iPad app to give customers a convenient and fun way to shop from Nordstrom using the device. The Nordstrom app is now available for free through the Apple iTunes store…
Charlotte Ljungquist Joins DPS as Managing Director of Europe
DPS Skis announced that Charlotte Ljungquist will join the company as managing director of Europe, reporting to DPS President Stephan Drake. Ljungquist comes to DPS from EF Education First…
Vapur Deploys Refill Stations at Glacier National Park
Vapur Inc. has partnered with a company that makes water coolers and drinking fountains to deploy refill stations at Glacier National Park for its foldable and reusable “Anti-Bottle…
Texas Judge Rejects Armstrong’s Motion in Anti-Doping Case
A federal judge in Texas dismissed Monday Lance Armstrong’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Anti-doping Agency’s (USADA) right to pursue its case against the legendary cyclist. Armstrong must now decided whether to fight USADA doping allegations
Phoenix Footwear Reports New Financing and Smaller Second Quarter Loss
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported a consolidated net loss from continuing operations for the second quarter declined to $470,000, or 6 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $535,000 or 7 cents, during the sec
Finish Line Appoints VP, Planning and Allocation
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Amber Vanes has been appointed vice president, planning and allocation. Vanes has been with Finish Line for seven years, most recently serving as senior buyer/DMM for The Running Specialty Group…
TIA Outlines Its Youth Tennis Plans Moving Forward
The Tennis Industry Association continues to work closely with manufacturers, in conjunction with the USTA, to create a National Youth Tennis Retail Promotion, which helps educate both consumers and retailers in all channels on age-appropriate youth tenni
RECALL: 119,000 Gerber Bear Grylls Machetes
Gerber is recalling about 119,000 Bear Grylls machetes because a weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause either to break during use, posing a laceration hazard…
Foot Locker’s Q2 Profits Soar on 9.8 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported earnings jumped 59.5 percent in the second quarter ended July 28, to $59 million, or 39 cents per share. Sales increased 7.2 percent, to $1.37 billion with comps ahead 9.8 percent. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluct
