Tubbs Romp Raises Over $400,000 to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
With its tenth season of Romp to Stomp events all wrapped up, the Tubbs Snowshoes is proud to announce that its Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series raised over $400,000 for its beneficiaries, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Canadian Breas
W.L. Gore Launches Online Brand Platform for Gore Bike Wear and Running Wear
Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear announced the launch of an Online Brand Platform in which bike and running enthusiasts can find detailed information about the full range of products, as well as textile technologies for both brands. The aim of the web
OBIT: Marvin Traub
Marvin Traub, a longtime retail executive perhaps best known for his role as president and CEO at Bloomingdale's, died July 11 at his home here. He was 87…
JJB Sports Issues Earnings Warning as Comps Plummet
U.K. retailer JJB Sports Plc issued an earnings warning, noting that its comparable store sales for the 22 weeks ended July 1 decreased by 8.0 percent. The results mark a significant deterioration in conditions since the company reported results for the n
Michael Vick To Launch Apparel Line
The Wall Street Journal reports that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will launch an apparel line called “V-7.” It will be sold exclusively at Modell's Sporting Goods stores through the end of the year…
Lowa Establishes Demo Center at Joe Dodge Lodge
Lowa Boots has partnered with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to open a Demo Center at the Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch, NH. Hikers will be able to enjoy a day in Lowa boots at no charge and asked to fill out a questionnaire at the end of their hi
Consumer Spending Slowed in Canada in June
Canadian consumer spending increased 4.67 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to Moneris Solutions, Canada's largest credit and debit card processor. June, however, experienced the smallest growth, at 3.72 p
Wolverine Worldwide Q2 Impacted by European Weakness, Affirms FY Guidance
Wolverine Worldwide reported a profit decline in the second quarter on a meager sales gain as weakness in Europe offset a “solid” performance in the U.S. Though conditions remained challenging in Europe, the company affirmed its earning guidance for the y
Black Diamond CEO Resigns from Group to Protest Utah Governor’s Stance on Federal Lands
Black Diamond Inc. CEO Peter Metcalf resigned from the Utah Ski and Snowboard Industry working group last week, citing Utah Governor Herbert’s proposed legislation regarding federal public lands and R.S. 2477 litigation…
The Bike Cooperative Launches Site to Help IBDs Win Online
The Bike Cooperative has launched the e-commerce site BikeStoreGuys.com to help independent bike dealers, or IBDs, combat growing marketshare by Amazon and other pure play Internet dealers…
Exxel Outdoors Names Eastern Sales Manager
Exxel Outdoors has hired John Tullock as its eastern regional sales manager. Tullock reports directly to Exxel’s National Sales Director Tory Upham…
VF Outdoor Opens New Alameda Headquarters
VF Outdoor opened its new corporate headquarters on a 14-acre campus in Alameda, CA that is now home to The North Face, JanSport and Lucy. The project marks one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by VF Corp. VF Outdoor is now one of the
REI to Enter Kansas City Market in Fall 2013
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) will open its first store in Kansas in the fall of 2013 in the Overland Park suburb of Kansas City. The retail cooperative said 3,700 of its members reside within 15 miles of the new store, which will be located less tha
PrimaLoft Names CFO
PrimaLoft, Inc., announced it has named Tom Seaver, chief financial officer…
Sazzi Footwear Appoints Industry Veteran as General Manager
Sazzi Footwear, created by Teva founder Mark Thatcher and based in Newport Beach, CA, is adding to its team. Sazzi is pleased to announce the addition of footwear and outdoor industry veteran Brian Walton as the company’s general manager…
