Australia’s Surfstitch Enters European Market
Australian retailer Surfstitch entered the European market Monday with the opening of headquarters in France including an 86,111-square-foot distribution center…
Klean Kanteen Certified as B Corp
Klean Kanteen recently completed requirements including an in-depth assessment process to become a certified Benefit Corporation, or B Corp…
Lids To Acquire Dowdle Sports’ Team Business
Lids Team Sports, an operating division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group, has reached an agreement with Cordova, TN-based Dowdle Sports, Inc., the full line dealer of outdoor and athletic sporting goods, for the assets of its team business. The e-c
Brooks Sports Crowns Nation’s Most Inspiring High School Running Coach
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Coach Paul Raley from Benton High School in Benton, WI, its 2012 most inspiring coach. In nominations from his runners, fellow coaches and community members, Raley was described as someone who “loves the sport and passes that
Wolverine Signs Verde PR to Plan OR Event
Wolverine has again signed Verde PR to plan annual industry celebration at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013. Verde will be responsible for creating and executing all of the event details in conjunction with World Sound Productions…
New Balance on Track for $2.5 Billion in Sales by 2013
New Balance said that it's heading into fall with expectations to achieve $2.5 billion in global sales by 2013. In 2011, worldwide sales reached $2.04 billion, up from $1.78 billion in 2010. The company said strong sales growth among its U.S. license
The North Face Honors Bicycle Sports Shop
The North Face named Bicycle Sports Shop of Austin, TX the winner of The North Face Never Stop Exploring Award. The award, a $5,000 grant of the Explore Fund, recognizes a specialty dealer…
Nike and Champs Launch Football-Themed Store
Nike, Inc. and Champs Sports celebrated the opening of its first-ever Nike football retail store, located in Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, NJ, designed to serve football athletes from pee-wee to pro…
Interbike Rings Closing Bell on Another Successful Season
Some old and some new, it seemed as though all 1,200 brands represented had something to talk about. From Bell Helmets cultural revitalization, to the Electra cruiser booth, to fixed-gear specific bicycle manufacturers and Honey Stinger introducing its li
Contract Talks for East and Gulf Coast Ports Extended 90 Days
Management and labor running the nation’s East and Gulf coast ports agreed to extend contract negotiations for 90 days late Thursday, just 10 days ahead of a deadline. Failure to reach an agreement or extend the deadline by Sept. 30 could have trigg
Primos Hunting Hires Product Manager
Bushnell Outdoor Products hired Jason Harris as product manager at Primos, a company it acquired in April that makes game calls and other hunting gear…
Benchmade Knife Appoints Business Manager
Benchmade Knife Company hired Brian Montgomery as the new business development manager of federal law enforcement sales on their federal government sales team…
Dorel to Offer Fit System at Minimal Cost to Help IBDs Thwart Showrooming
Dorel Industries continued to position itself as a major ally of independent bike dealers, or IBDs, last week when it said it would place a robotic bike fitting system it acquired in dealer showrooms for a nominal fee to help them compete with online deal
Groupe Lafuma Courted by South Korean Retail and Fashion Giant E.Land
South Korea’s E.Land is talking with Groupe Lafuma about a possible acquisition of the French company, which owns the Oxbow action sports, Millet and Lafuma outdoor and La Chameau equestrian lifestyle brands…
VF Still Eyes Outsized Growth in China
Driven by growth from its five largest brands in the region – Timberland, Lee, The North Face, Vans and Kipling, VF Corp. expects to reach $2 billion in sales in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region by 2017. The target represents an annual growth rate of 17 per
