MBT UK Falls into Administration
Masai GB Ltd, the UK distributor of MBT footwear, has confirmed that it has fallen into administration and has appointed Chris Laughton and Peter Godfrey-Evans of Mercer & Hole as joint administrators. The administration of the UK arm follows the filing f
U.S. Skier Visits Hit 20 Year Nadir
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) reported that this winter season resulted in 51 million skier visits in the United states, the fewest since 1991/92. This was in comparison to a record 60.54 million visits last year…
Portland Retakes Top Spot in Bicycling Magazine List of Best Cycling Cities
The editors of Rodale Inc.'s Bicycling magazine have ranked Portland the number one city in the country for cycling as part of their biennial rankings. Other cities in the top 10 included…
Return of Brands Fuels Q1 Comps Growth at Pacific Sunwear
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported broad improvements in the first quarter, including its first positive comps for both men’s and women’s since 2005, as sales accelerated in the back half of the period with the arrival of new brands,
New Stores, Strong Comps Fuel Zumiez First Quarter Sales
Zumiez Inc. reported revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011, driven by the addition of 48 new stores and comparable store sales growth of 12.9, which reflected 50.9 percent growth in e-commerce sales…
West Marine Taps REI Exec As CEO
West Marine, Inc.'s last week tapped an executive who played a key role in growing private label and multi-channel sales at outdoor specialty retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) as its new president and CEO…
Despite Softening Q1 Demand, Lenzing Expanding Rayon Capacity
Lenzing Group said sales and profits declined in the first quarter ended March 1, as a higher volume of rayon shipments failed to completely offset lower average fiber prices. The Austrian company continues to moving forward with its global capacity expa
KOA Reports Camper Nights Surged During Annual Fundraiser
Kampgrounds of America's ninth annual Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend hosted nearly 10 percent more campers May 11-12 than a year earlier in a strong kick off to its 2012 summer camping season…
Moji’s New Director of Sales to Focus on Outdoor and Athletic Channels
Moji, a Glenview, IL company devoted to helping athletes recover through sports massage, ice and heat therapy, has hired Sheri Schiff as director of sales. Schiff will manage and direct Moji’s sales force as well as obtain representation in geograph
Lafuma Names Adventure Marketing Group as Southeastern Rep
Lafuma has hired Tennessee-based Adventure Marketing Group as its new sales agency for the southeastern US…
Zumiez Doubles First-Quarter Earnings
Zumiez Inc. reported net income surged 136.8 percent to $4.5 million, or 14 cents per share, from $1.9 million, or 6 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million from $105.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011 (13 weeks). C
Deuter Hires Sterling and Co. in Northern California and Nevada
Deuter USA has hired Sterling & Co. for sales representation in the Northern California and Northern Nevada effective immediately…
Clarks Unveils Madison Ave. Flagship
Clarks unveiled its new design concept at its New York flagship on Madison Avenue…
Redcats Names New CEO at The Golf Warehouse
Redcats USA appointed Jonathan (Jon) Bernstein CEO of The Golf Warehouse, effective immediately. Bernstein has been named to the Redcats USA executive team and will be located in Wichita, KS, the home of The Golf Warehouse. He will report to Jay Berlin,
Rawlings to Help Replace Youth Helmets in Low Income Communities
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc signed on as a supporter of the newly-formed Youth Football Safety and Helmet Replacement Partnership, which will replace 13,000 helmets in 2012 in low income communities…
