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…
Arc’teryx Supports 24 Hour Sniper Adventure Challenge
Deliberate Dynamics and Arc’teryx LEAF have teamed up to support this year’s 24 Hour Sniper Adventure Challenge, presented by Competition Dynamics and Thunder Beast Arms Corporation. The Challenge is a two- day mastermind of physical, mental a
DC Releases Gymkhana FIVE
DC and Ken Block released Gymkhana FIVE, the 5th installment of the award winning, record-breaking viral video franchise, via the DC Shoes YouTube channel…
Gerber Names Joe Mattson Senior Brand Manager
Gerber Legendary Blades announced the promotion of Joe Mattson to the position of senior brand manager. Mattson assumes the role immediately and will be responsible for leading Gerber’s brand marketing team and corresponding activities within the c
Merrell Establishes Online Outdoor Community
With the goal of uniting outside athletes, Merrell established The Pack, an online community created to inspire and increase outdoor activity…
Clif Bar Pledges $100,000 for Conservation
Clif Bar pledged to donate up to $100,000 to five nonprofits dedicated to preserving the outdoors with the launch of its second annual Meet the Moment program. The campaign challenges outdoor enthusiasts to share their photos and stories of outdoor advent
Johnson Health Tech Announces Coach Jenny Partnership
Johnson Health Tech announces a partnership with running coach, author and endurance athlete, Jenny Hadfield in conjunction with their LIVESTRONG line of fitness equipment. The effort is designed to keep fitness consumers motivated and focused on reaching
RYU Signs Lease for First Flagship Retail Store
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced the introduction of the their first retail location. A lease agreement for the RYU Las Vegas flagship store has just been completed between RYU and The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, NV…
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Grow 9.5 Percent in First Half
Yue Yuen reported sales grew 9.5 percent in the first six months to U.S. $3.61 billion. Recurrent net profit was up 6.4 percent to $232.6 million. Net profit grew 21.2% to $278.9 million…
Warnaco Announces European Business Review
The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that it has been conducting a comprehensive business review of its European-based operations with the aim of better positioning the company for future growth and improved profitability. The action is being undertaken in l
Stage Stores June Comps Rise 3.3 Percent
Stage Stores, Inc. (SSI) reported that total sales for the five-week June period ended June 30 increased 5.8 percent to $141 million compared to $134 million in the prior year five-week period. Comparable store sales for the month increased 3.3 percent…
Li Ning Reshuffles Top Management
Li Ning, China's largest domestic sporting goods brand, reshuffled its top management July 4. Zhang Zhi Yong stepped down as the CEO effective July 4 and was replaced by founder Li Ning, who will serve on an interim basis while the board conducts a C
Bon-Ton Disappointed with June Sales
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales in the five weeks ended June 30, decreased 0.8 percent. Total sales decreased 1.0 percent to $238.3 million in the current year compared with $240.8 million in the prior year period…
5.11 Tactical Appoints Ridings as Outdoor Channel Manager
5.11 Tactical has appointed Tim Ridings to outdoor channel manager. Ridings, a 20-year industry veteran, is charged with supporting the company’s growing expansion into the outdoor marketplace…
Stein Mart, Inc. Says Florida Weather Hurt June Comps
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended June 30, 2012 decreased 0.5 percent. Total sales for the period were $104.7 million, an increase of 0.2 percent from $104.5 million in the same period in 2011…
