Kathmandu FY12 Margins Hurt by New Customer Loyalty Incentives
Kathmandu Holdings Limited reported lower profits on a 13.4 percent increase in sales in the fiscal year ended July 31 as new customer loyalty incentives ate into margins. The New Zealand based retailer said same store sales grew faster in New Zealand tha
Dwight Howard Promotes Adidas Underwear in New Marketing Campaign
Portland, Oregon-based Adidas recently unveiled a new marketing program featuring the NBA's Dwight Howard promoting the new adidas Flex 360 performance underwear.
Zumiez’s September Comps Grow 5.6 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Sept. 29, increased 18.6 percent to $62.7 million, compared to $52.9 million for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011. The company’s comparable store sales increased 5.6
Aetrex Calls Out Five Celebrity Foot Health Offenders
Aetrex is launching a new “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes – a promotion that awards shoppers with a new pair Aetrex shoes each year for the rest of their life. The comfort brand launched the campaign while calling out several celebrities – including Lad
Dwyane Wade to Leave Jordan Brand
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade confirmed rumours that he has parted ways with Nike and its Jordan brand. Sources said Wade is signing an endorsement deal with Li Ning…
NRF: Holiday Sales to Rise 4.1 Percent in 2012
Tempered by political and fiscal uncertainties but supported by signs of improvement in consumer confidence, holiday sales this year are expected to increase 4.1 percent to $586.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)…
Lafuma Group in Discussions to Sell Le Chameau
Marwyn Management Partners plc said it has entered into exclusive discussions with Paris-based Lafuma regarding the acquisition by MMP of Le Chameau SAS. Le Chameau is a French-based producer of high-end rubber boots, footwear and apparel…
Drift Americas Adds Two Team Members
Drift added Marc Oste and Kristi Anderson to its Drift Americas team. Oste will specialize in customer service, tech support and special events coordination. Anderson will be the business development and e-commerce manager…
Survey: Football-Playing Dads Support Tackle Football
Despite increasing awareness about concussion dangers for young athletes, a new national survey reveals 90 percent of men who played tackle football at the high school level or higher who suffered or suspected they suffered a concussion want their sons to
LaCrosse Footwear CEO and CFO Resign
Joseph Schneider, CEO of LaCrosse Footwear, as well as CFO David Carlson have resigned from the company, officials within the company confirmed to SportsOneSource. The departures follow the July sale of the company to ABC-Mart, the Japanese footwear retai
JD Sports Earnings Hurt by Blacks Losses
JD Sports reported earnings tumbled in the first half, hurt by £10 million ($16.2mm) in losses from Blacks, which it took out of administration in January…
300 Outdoor Executives Expected to Volunteer at OIA Rendezvous
Outdoor Industry Association® expects more than 300 executives from the outdoor industry will fan out across Boston Friday, Oct. 3 to participate in four service projects as part of OIA Rendezvous, the organization's annual executive leadership and e
Black Diamond Completes Acquisition of PIEPS
Black Diamond, Inc. completed its acquisition of PIEPS Holding GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH, a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products, from the SEIDEL Group, a family-owned group of companies
Mammut Names Sales Manager for Pacific Northwest
Mammut has recently appointed Jeff Krahenbuhl as their new Pacific Northwest Territory manager. Joining the seasoned sales force of the Mammut Sports Group, Krahenbuhl will bring his eight years of outdoor brand sales experience to a rapidly growing sales
Nation’s Best Sports Pushes Back Specialty Outdoor Market to July
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) has moved its NBS Specialty Outdoor Market from its usual June date to July 17-19, 2013. The show, which will take place in Austin, TX, services NBS members' Camping, Paddle Sports and Water Sports categories…
