Petrick Returns to K2 Sports to Lead Expansion
Tim Petrick has rejoined K2 Sports in the newly created role of president, global sales and marketing, where he will oversee a substantial expansion into new products and overseas markets being bankrolled by parent company Jarden Corp. Petrick, who recent
Ford to Award $150,000 to NGOs via Parkfinder Mobile App
As part of an ongoing partnership with American Park Network, Ford Explorer will donate $150,000 to Boy Scouts of America, the National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor Nation and Student Conservation Association depending on how park lovers vote…
Consumer Confidence Dips in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index slipped to 60.6 (1985=100)in August, it lowest level since November as American's near-term expectations for the business conditions and the job market deteriorated…
Student Conservation Association Lands $500,000 Grant
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has received a $500,000 grant from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation to expand its engagement of underrepresented Bay Area youth in environmental education, conservation service, and community stewardship…
Group Rossignol USA Promotes Steele to President’s Post
Ron Steele, formerly vice president of sales and marketing for Rossignol USA, has been promoted to president of Group Rossignol North America to replace Tim Petrick, who left to take a top position at K2 Sports. Petrick had held the post since January 201
Sports South Names Frederick President
Sports South, L.L.C., a leading distributor of arms, ammunition and accessories, has named Walter Frederick as president. Frederick previously served as executive vice president…
Finish Line Appoints VP, Digital Technology
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Harvey Bierman has joined the company as vice president, digital technology. Bierman has more than 20 years of retail experience, including an extensive background in the footwear industry. He comes to Finish Line afte
Billabong Posts FY Loss, Reveals Turnaround Plan
Billabong International Limited reported a net loss after tax of $275.6 million in the twelve months ended June 30 while also announcing its Transformation Strategy for the company…
Freedom Group Names Director of Consumer and Retail Parts
Freedom Group, Inc., the firearms industry leader with brands including Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS and Marlin as well as Mountain Khakis, has named Danny Evans as its director of consumer and retail parts…
Emerging Men’s Brands Boost Pacific Sunwear’s Q2 Comps
To continue distinguishing itself from other teen retailers and sustain its turnaround, Pacific Sunwear of California will continue adding California-inspired lifestyle brands, the company’s CEO said last week…
Tilly’s Ups 2012 Store Openings After Better than Expected Q2
Tilly's Inc., which entered the Chicago, Minneapolis and Atlanta markets in the second quarter, said it is accelerating its store expansion plans in the wake of better than expected second quarter results…
Wolverine Brands Drove Growth at Australia’s RCG Corporation in FY’12
RCG Corporation Limited of Australia announced a record profit for the year ended July 1 with a big boost from its wholesale division, which distributes Merrell and other Wolverine Worldwide footwear down under…
Collective Brands Shareholders Approve Sale of Company
Shareholders of Collective Brands, owner of the Payless and Stride Ride shoe store chains, have approved the sale of the company to an investment group that includes Wolverine Worldwide Inc. for more than $1.3 billion. Collective stockholders voted at a s
Gander Mountain Store Coming To Winston-Salem, NC
Gander Mountain said construction activity has begun on North Carolina’s fifth Gander Mountain retail store, which is expected to open in late 2012. The 43,000-square-foot facility will be located in Winston-Salem at 910 Hanes Mall Boulevard, near t
Li Ning Profits Plunge Amid Glut in Chinese Sporting Goods
Li Ning Company Ltd., owner of China’s most popular domestic sporting goods brand, reported profits plummeted in the first half ended June 30 on a 9.5 percent decline in sales as sporting goods continued to back up in retail channels amid declining
