J.C. Penney Comps Slip 1.2% in January
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011, decreased 1.2%…
TJX January Sales Up 8%
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011, were $1.35 billion, up 8% over the $1.25 billion achieved during the four-week period ended Jan. 30, 2010…
Vans to Sponsor Maloof Money Cup U.S. Contests
Maloof Skateboarding announced that Vans extended its partnership, returning as the presenting sponsor for the 2011 Maloof Money Cup, the skateboarding event…
Mammut Signs Climbing Athlete Sean McColl to Team Roster
Mammut Sports Group added Canadian Sean McColl, training for the upcoming 2011 bouldering and climbing World Cup competitions, to its roster of athletes…
TrekSta Hires PR Firm
TrekSta, a Korean manufacturer of technical outdoor footwear, has selected Momentum Media PR as its US public relations agency of record..
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Hires Canadian Rep
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering gear, said that starting immediately, The C.O.R.E. Group (Canadian Outdoor Retail Experts) will be handling sales in Canada, including territory from British Columbia
DealerCamp Registration Opens for Retailers
Registration has opened for retailers wanting to attend DealerCamp 2011, which works with exhibiting brands to subisidize attendance for 124 retailers. Felt Bicycles, CamelBak, Mercury Bikes, Blue Competition Cycles, Enve Composites, Parlee, Turner Bikes,
U.K.’s Snow+Rock Appoints Non-Executive Chairman
Neil McCausland has been appointed the non-executive chairman of Snow+Rock, a U.K. specialty retailer acquired in September by its management team in a buy-out backed by the private equity firm LGV Capital…
Adidas Group Names New Chief E-Commerce Officer
The adidas Group announced on February 3 that Harm Ohlmeyer, currently COO for eCommerce, has been appointed as Chief eCommerce Officer for the adidas Group effective April 1, 2011…
Taylor Brands, LLC Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Brands, LLC, the maker of cutlery, announced that Shannon Rooney has been hired as regional sales manager East…
Icebreaker to Sell on Facebook
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel maker, has selected Adgregate Markets' ShopFans application to enable secure shopping through its Facebook page…
Bass Pro Cancels Plans for Green Bay Store
Bass Pro said concerns about possible wetland damage has stopped the outdoor retailer from pursuing a store near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin…
Warrior Lacrosse Inks Drexel to Sponsorship Deal
The Drexel lacrosse team signed an exclusive three-year deal with Warrior Sports…
Nike Donates $400,000 to Penn State
Nike made a $400,000 contribution to the Penn State libraries in honor of Nittany Lions football coach Joe Paterno and his wife, Sue. The gift commemorated Joe Paterno's 400th career coaching victory, a 35-21 decision Nov. 6 over Northwestern at Beav
Ispo Panel to Review Results of OIA Eco Index Pilot Program
Joe McSwiney from Cascade Designs will lead a panel discussion at ispo on the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Eco Index on behalf of the European Outdoor Group's (EOG) Sustainability Working Group. The EOG has been collaborating with OIA to recrui
