Study: Retailers Increasing Mobile And Social Efforts
According to “The State Of Retailing Online 2011: Marketing, Social, and Mobile” report conducted by Forrester Research Inc. for Shop.org, 91 percent of retailers currently have a mobile strategy in place or in development (up from 74 percent a year ago).
SportsOneSource Opens Boulder Office; Taps Bill Garrels to Lead Media Business
In an effort to expand its footprint in the outdoor, snow sports and action sports markets, The SportsOneSource Group today announces the opening of a new office in Boulder, CO. In related news, the company has also tapped Bill Garrels as vice president
Ogio Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Manager
Ogio promoted Steve Humphreys to Eastern U.S. sales manager. Humphreys has been with Ogio since 2002 and will oversee all sales operations in one of the most vibrant golfing regions for the brand…
Haglöfs Hires Product Design Manager and CFO
Haglöfs, the Swedish outdoor product company acquired last year by ASICS, has recruited a new strategic design manager and a new CFO. The hires constitute another step in line with the company's long-term strategic plan and expansion of the Haglöfs b
Big 5’s Profits Drop 44 Percent in First Quarter
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported revenues inched up 1.2 percent in the first quarter, to $221.1 million. Same store sales decreased 0.9 percent. Net income fell 44.0 percent to $2.8 million, or 13 cents per share. The results missed plan and the sporti
VF Corp. Breaks Ground on New HQ for Three Outdoor Brands
VF Outdoor, Inc. broke ground on the building at an 11-acre site in Alameda, CA that will house the corporate headquarters for its The North Face, JanSport and lucy brands. Those business are expected to move into the new building at 2701 Harbor Bay Parkw
Eastbay Launches Online Bat Selector Platform
Eastbay has launched an online Bat Selector platform. The Bat Selector allows users to select their league and age group then provides users with a wide selection of league-approved and age-appropriate bats….
Minneapolis Gets Top Honor from League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists kicked off May as National Bike Month by announcing the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) designations. Minneapolis earned a gold-level award, the highest award of this round. Boston, New York City, and Was
Adams Golf’s Q1 Revenues Climb 35 Percent
Adams Golf reported sales increased 35.0 percent in the first quarter to $30.2 million from $22.4 million a year ago…
Golfsmith to Enter D.C. Area
Golfsmith will open its first metro DC location in Tysons Corner, Virginia this June…
Billabong Reaches Licensing Agreement On Eyewear, Watches
Billabong International signed a licensing agreement with Modern Amusement for the use of its crow trademark logo on an exclusive line of eyewear and watches…
Gatorz Impacted by No Fear Bankruptcy
Gatorz Inc., the maker of sunglasses, reported revenue decreased in the fourth quarter by $154,569 to $114,970 from the same quarter last year primarily due to product returns from No Fear Retail, Inc., which went into Chapter 11 protection in late Februa
Weyco Sees 1Q Profits Slip
Weyco Group Inc. reported lower profits for the first quarter as margins were lowered in part by the costs of the men's footwear company's acquisition of The Combs Co., owner of the BOGS and Rafters footwear brands…
REI Adventures Grant to Fund Biogas Projects in Nepal
REI Adventures has awared a grant of $87,000 to fund biogas projects to improve the lives of residents of small villages and communities near where REI Adventures’ Royal Trektrip operates in Nepal…
Beyond Coastal and Chums Name Florida Rep
Beyond Coastal and Chums have named Rick Hess as its newest Florida-based sales representative. Hess has been a stalwart of the Florida angling, surf, and outdoor sports retail scenes, bringing over a decade of experience to the sun care and accessories b
