Jack Wolfskin Shifts Execs to Accelerate European Growth
Jack Wolfskin, the dominant outdoor brand in Germany, has shifted two key executives to accelerate growth in the rest of Europe as private equity firms negotiate its sale. The appointments will allow the brand to boost its efforts in France and the rest o
Big Rock Sports Buys PA Live Bait Vending
Big Rock Sports, LLC announced its has acquired PA Live Bait Vending. A leader in the live bait and tackle industry, PA Live Bait Vending operates out of Elverson, PA and has been supplying and supporting 24-hour vending machines for the fishing industry
June Retail Comps Outpace Forecasts on Heavy Promotional Activity
Heavy and frequent discounting lured customers into major retail outlets during June, prompting bargain-hunters to open their wallets and purses and drive the overall market far past analysts’ expectations…
Vail Resorts Sees E-Commerce Plans Fast Tracked by DotCom Acquisition
Specialty Sports Venture (SSV), the retail/rental arm of Vail Resorts Inc, took the fast lane to e-commerce last week by acquiring Outdoor Outlet, LLC. The Appleton, WI company owns and operates www.O2GearShop.com, a rapidly growing online retailer of out
Adidas Group Launches Venture Capital Fund
In its bid to overtake Nike by 2015, Adidas Group has fully backed Hydra Ventures, a new venture capital firm that will create and develop new consumer brands in the apparel, footwear and sports related areas…
Li Ning Sees Sales and Margins Sliding in First Half
Li Ning Co Ltd., China's biggest sporting goods maker, said it expects revenue to decline 5 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago as it moves to revamp distribution channels…
Study: Obesity Epidemic at Historical Rates
Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to a new study from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Twelve states now have obesity rates abo
House Appropriations Committee Poised to Slash LWCF Appropriation by 80 Percent
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee could vote as early as Tuesday on a bill that would slash federal spending on the Land and Water Conservation Fund by 80 percent from Fiscal 2011 levels…
CamelBak Hires Operations Manager
CamelBak has hired Hugh Ewing as sales and operations manager. His previous positions include stints at Gregory Mountain Products, Streamworks, and ExOfficio…
Reef Launches E-Commerce Site
Reef said it launched e-commerce on its website. The site will also continue to highlight its marquee athletes and Reef events…
Kenny Powers Returns For Second K-Swiss Campaign
K-Swiss launched a new campaign featuring Kenny Powers, the fictional character played by Danny McBride in HBO's series “Eastbound & Down.”…
Johnson Outdoors Acquires LakeMaster Brand
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. announced it has acquired the assets of Waypoint Technologies, maker of LakeMaster, a leading brand of high definition electronic lake charts among Northern US anglers…
Equip Acquires Lowe Alpine, Will Revive Apparel Line
UK-based Equip Outdoor Technologies, which owns the Rab outdoor apparel brand, agreed to purchase the Lowe Alpine backpacks brand and all its associated assets for an undisclosed amount. The deal comes a year after Lowe Alpine filed the Italian equivalent
Suffer in Negotiations to Acquire Sports Facility Manufacturer
Suffer, the MMA brand, announced the company has entered into negotiations for the acquisition of a West Coast sports facility manufacturer…
Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez on July 1 appointed Ernest R. Johnson to the company's Board of Directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Johnson, age 60, has served as the Chairman of Cutter & Buck Inc. and President and Chief Executive Off
