American Rec Obtains National Geographic Outdoor Gear License
National Geographic, the nonprofit scientific and educational organization, has selected Boulder, CO-based American Rec and its wholly owned subsidiary Canadian Recreation Products as its primary outdoor gear licensee under its National Geographic and Nat
Newton Running Names Stuart Johnson as VP of Marketing
Newton Running hired Stuart Johnson as VP of marketing. Johnson brings to the position 20 years of diverse, global marketing experience in footwear, apparel, packaged goods and premium retailing for such recognizable brands as Reebok, Starbucks, Microsoft
LPGA Tour star Stacy Lewis To Attend National Health Through Fitness Day
Mizuno Brand Ambassador and LPGA Tour star Stacy Lewis is trading her normal surroundings on the golf course for those of Capitol Hill as she spreads the message of physical education throughout America as part of the 2012 National Health Through Fitness
Industry Research Shows Merino Garments Biodegrade in Nine Months
Research commissioned by The New Zealand Merino Company has found that garments made of merino wool only take about nine months to biodegrade. The company commissioned the study in response to growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products.
Haglöfs to Distribute Direct in The Netherlands
Haglöfs will open a new subsidiary this spring for the Benelux markets. It will be the third new subsidiary in just one year, and is in line with Haglöfs' export and distribution strategy with improved proximity, service and support for the company&#
Halfords Netherlands Gets New Managing Director
Macintosh Retail Group's managing board has appointed Peter Jan Stormmesand, 50, as managing director of its Halfords Netherlands subsidiary effective March 5. Stormmesand will be responsible for strengthening the company's position in the Dut
Liberty Bottleworks Design Contest Draws Thousands to Facebook
Liberty Bottleworks said thousands voted on its Facebook page as part of its inaugural Earth Day Art Contest, which invited consumers to vote on a winning design, which it began selling on its e-commerce site as part of its Earth Day Collection…
TheClymb.com Reaches One Millionth Member
TheClymb.com, an online retailer that specializes in helping active lifestyle brands clear surplus inventory through opt-in flash sales, has surpassed one million members. The milestone capped a 12-month period of 850% membership growth…
Black Diamond Near Closing on First Acquisition Since IPO
Black Diamond, Inc. CEO told analysts Monday that the company is close to closing its first acquisition since acquiring Gregory Mountain Product’s in 2010. CEO Peter Metcalf disclosed the news item in the company's fourth-quarter earnings call,
The North Face Accepting Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face opened the first cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $125,000 in micro-grants to support non-profit organizations that are getting youth outdoors. To date, The North Face has provided $650,000 in grants t
Golfsmith Disclose Potential Deal, Sees Strong End to Q4
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. spent $1.3 million exploring a strategic transaction and possible sale in the fourth quarter, the company disclosed Friday. The disclosure came as the golf retailer reported its net revenues grew 2.3 percent to 74.5
Genesco Q4 Earnings Soar on 12 Percent Comp Increase
Genesco Inc. said that adjusted for the nonrecurring items in both periods, earnings jumped 51.8 percent in the fourth quarter. Sales increased 29 percent to $723 million. Comparable store sales increased by 12 percent. The Lids Sports Group's compa
Hydrapak Lands OEM Deal to Make Quiksilver SUP Pack
Hydrapak has been chosen by Quiksilver as the full-service OEM provider for the Quiksilver Swig pack. Slated to hit store shelves this summer, the Swig pack is designed for the stand-up paddle surf market…
Adidas Outdoor Sponsoring Hueco Rock Rodeo
Adidas Outdoor will serve as the title sponsor of the 19th Annual Hueco Rock Rodeo bouldering competition set in the desert oasis of Hueco Tanks, Texas, this weekend…
Olympics, Customization to Fuel Oakley Sales in 2012
Luxottica Group expects Oakley sales to achieve double-digit growth for the seventh consecutive year in 2012 with a boost from the Summer Olympics and its online customization offer…
