Inventory Swelled 16 Percent at Specialty Snow Sports Shops in December
A 50 percent decline in the snow cover in December caused inventory at specialty snow sports shops to swell by 16 percent compared to their level at the end of last year, according to the latest RetailTRAK report released by SnowSports Industries America.
Golf Manufacturers Triple Counterfeit Seizures
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group seized more than 95,000 counterfeit golf products in 2011, nearly four times the amount seized in the previous year. The group also secured a court order to shut down a number of websites alleg
Finish Line Appoints Jay Custard VP, Digital Marketing
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Jay Custard has joined the company as vice president, digital marketing. He comes to Finish Line following four years with Crocs, where he most recently served as vice president, e-commerce, global…
Streetwear Inc. Names William Cappiello as President
Streetwear, Inc. named retail veteran William D. Cappiello as its new president and chief merchandising officer. Cappiello comes to Streetwear, Inc., from Asia, LLC where he was Managing Director…
Jaco to Sponsor UFC Fighter Rashad Evans
Jaco, the performance sports brand that designs apparel for high performance hybrid training, will be the exclusive clothing sponsor for the UFC on FOX headliner “Suga” Rashad Evans in the nationally broadcast event this Saturday, Jan. 28, live from the U
Merrell Working With UK National Parks
Merrell is expanding its partnership with the UK National Parks to launch an updated version of a UK National Parks Visitor Passport with the aim of inspiring more people to get out into the outdoors and the chance to win Merrell kit into the bargain…
SIA: December Drought Pushed Up Retail Inventory at Snow Sports Specialty Shops 16 Percent
A 50 percent decline in the snow cover in December caused inventory at specialty snow sports shops to swell by 16 percent compared to their level at the end of last year, according to the latest RetailTRAK report released by SnowSports Industries America.
Department of Interior Awards $7.5 Million in Boating Infrastructure Grants
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced more than $7.5 million in competitive grants to 10 states for 11 projects to support recreational boating through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. Fundin
NRF CEO Shay Takes “Retail Means Job” Campaign to Florida
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew R. Shay underscored the important role the retail industry plays in powering the economy during two Retail Means Jobs speeches this week in Orlando, Florida – a week before the Florida Republican presid
Nike Announces New Head for Western Europe
Nike Inc. announced that Bert Hoyt will become the vice president and GM of Western Europe, one of Nike's six divisional geographies. Hoyt will replace Brent Scrimshaw, 44, who after 18 years at Nike has decided to retire and return to his native Aus
Kaiser Permanent Invest $6M to Fight Obesity in SoCal
Kaiser Permanente Southern California has awarded $1 million grants to six Southern California communities to encourage residents to eat better and become more physically active in their daily life. The objective is to transform lifestyles by providing sa
New Report Highlights Inequity in Pedestrian and Bicycle Funding
While 12 percent of trips in the U.S. are by bike or foot, 14 percent of traffic fatalities are bicyclists and pedestrians, according to Bicycling and Walking in the United States: 2012 Benchmarking Report. Yet pedestrian and bicycle projects receive less
Ski Visits Fall 10.7 Percent at 22 Colorado Resorts
Colorado Ski Country USA’s (CSCUSA) 22 member resorts reported a 10.65 percent decline in skier visitation during the first period of the ski season, defined as opening day of the season through December 31, 2011, compared to the same period last ye
Bikes Belong Appoints VP of Government Relations
Bikes Belong, the U.S. bicycle industry coalition dedicated to getting more Americans riding bikes more often, named Ivette Rivera as its vice president of government relations. Rivera, who will be based in D.C., begins immediately…
Rawlings Overhauls Website
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation introduced its new corporate website (www.Rawlings.com) and mobile-optimized digital platforms…
