Mountain Equipment Co-op Publishes Accountability Report
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has published its Accountability Report, providing a comprehensive view of the popular outdoor retailer's practices and performance across its business, from how products are designed and manufactured, to store operatio
New Balance Sees Revenues Reaching $2 Billion in 2011
New Balance expects to grow by more than 15 percent globally this year and become a $2 billion company by 2012. The company attributed the growth to strength at its U.S. licensed stores, successful product launches and a positive response to its 'Let
Reebok to Open NHL In-Store Shops in Champs Sports
Reebok's Sports Licensed Division (SLD) announced a unique partnership with Champs Sports to establish it as a pinnacle retail destination for the NHL in both Canada and the United States. Champs Sports will be creating unique “shop-in-shops,” where
City Sports Builds Female-Friendly In-Store Shop
City Sports said it is about to wrap up construction on a new in-store experience for female customers at its Boylston Street store in downtown Boston as part of an update to the brand's flagship location. The women's in-store shop, including a
Orvis Launches Mobile Shopping App
The Orvis Company launched its iPhone and Android rich apps. The apps complement all of Orvis' cross-channel touch points including retail stores, e-commerce, catalogs, and a mobile-optimized website…
Keen Launches Instant Recess Toolkit
Keen, Inc. released the Instant Recess Toolkit, developed by UCLA's Dr. Toni Yancey and made available for free by Keen. This resource is a tool to help employers of all sizes easily implement daily activity breaks at work, which Keen has coined “rec
Dick’s SG Announce ‘MVP of the Week’ Program
Dick's Sporting Goods announced its “MVP of the Week” program, a consumer promotion that recognizes amateur athletes for moments of greatness on the playing field and in the arena…
Study: Almost Half of Americans Active Outdoors
Nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages six and older participated in outdoor recreation last year, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor Foundation. That equates to 137.9 million Americans. The findings are part of the 2011 Outdoor Recre
Nike Leads Forbes List of Most Valuable Sports Brands
Nike ranked first in Forbes list of the most valuable sports business brands. Nike was followed in the top-five by ESPN, Adidas, Sky Sports and Gatorade. Reebok and Under Armour also made the top-ten list…
Surfing to Become Hawaii High School Sport
Surfing will now be incorporated into public high school athletics programs in Hawaii. School sanctioned surf competitions will begin as early as the spring of 2013, under a plan announced by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, the state Board and Department of Educat
HanesBrands Names CFO
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear For Sports, promoted Richard Moss to chief financial officer, effective immediately…
Hanesbrands to Close Gear for Sports Plant
Hanesbrands will shutter a Missouri plant that it acquired a year ago through its $55 million purchase of Gear for Sports. About 125 jobs are affected. The plant's functions are being moved to Mexico.
Nike, Adidas Rank Among Best Global Brands in 2011
Nike ranked 25 on Interbrand's 2011 Best Global Brands report while Adidas landed at 62…
World Industries Parent Licenses Makaha Skate Brand
I.E. Distribution, parent company to World Industries, has reached a multi-year license agreement to produce products in the skateboard category with the iconic skateboard brand, Makaha. I.E. Distribution is set to launch their initial offering along side
Surf Expo Producer GLM Acquired By Providence Equity
George Little Management (GLM), which produces 15 trade shows and other events including Surf Expo, announced the completion of its acquisition by Providence Equity Partners…
