Patagonia Signs Five New Surf Ambassadors
Patagonia Inc. announced the newest members of its ambassador team – surfers Joe Curren, Lea Brassy, Devon Howard, Kyle Thiermann, and kiteboarder Julien Fillion…
Amazon Launches AfterSchool.com Sports Website
Quidsi, the Amazon.com subsidiary that operates Soap.com and Diapers.com, officially launched AfterSchool.com, Amazon's first-ever, e-commerce destination dedicated to kids’ sports & activities gear. Said Marc Lore, CEO and co-founder of Quidsi
Big Rock Sports Acquires Sea Striker and Star Rods
Big Rock Sports, LLC, based in Burlington, NC, and Sea Striker International, LLC, based in Morehead City, NC, announced the completion of Big Rock Sports’ acquisition of Sea Striker and Star Rods. The acquisition includes products that have been th
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
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
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…
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
