Nike Credited for Innovation
Nike ranked 23rd on Fast Company 's The World's Most Innovative Companies 2011. The business magazine particularly praised its environmental design efforts…
Court Rules REI Liable for Failure of Private Label Novara Fork
In a ruling that could have wide-ranging implications, REI must take responsibility for an allegedly defective fork that caused a Novara bicycle to collapse in 2007 and left a woman with permanent injuries, a Washington appeals court ruled last week…
January Was 7th Straight Month of Retail Growth
With consumers showing spending power beyond the holiday season, January marked the seventh straight month of retail sales gains…
Data Show Wholesalers Building Inventory in 2011
Container cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise by 11% this month, 6% in the first half of 2011 and 7-8% in 2011 over the comparable periods in 2010, according to a forecast released by the National Retail Fed
OR Winter Market Backcountry Hardgoods Review Part II
The relentless march toward lighter, stronger, faster continues in the backcountry equipment market as evidenced by products exhibited at last month’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
Tilly’s Appoints Daniel Griesemer as CEO
Tilly's, the action sports chain, appointed Daniel Griesemer as president and chief executive officer. Griesemer succeeds Hezy Shaked, who has served as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer since co-founding Tilly's in 19
ChiRunning Launches new Educational Web Site
ChiRunning, the natural running technique organization based in Asheville, NC, has launched a series of new websites: www.chirunning.com; www.chiwalking.com and www.chiliving.com…
Interbike Forms Exhibitor Feedback Panel
Interbike announced the formation of an exhibitor advisory panel made up of 11 executives representing a broad range of manufacturers, suppliers and distributors operating within the international bicycle community…
Deadline Approaches for NSGA’s 2012 Hall of Fame Nominations
The National Sporting Goods Association said the deadline to nominate candidates for the 2012 class of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame is quickly approaching – March 15, 2011. Nominees will be evaluated following the 2011 NSGA Management Conferen
Big 5 Signs on as LA Marathon Sponsor
Big 5 Sporting Goods has signed on as a sponsor of the Honda LA Marathon presented by K-Swiss…
Gov. Hunt Attends Gregory Mountain Ribbon Cutting
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, who has not been particularly sympathetic to the interests of the outdoor recreation industry, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony Friday for Gregory Mountain Products new headquarters on the Black Diamond campus in Hollada
Skechers Q4 Net Plunges on Thinning Toning Biz
Slammed by heavy promotions to clear excess toning models, Skechers USA's earnings tumbled 88.5% in the fourth quarter, to $3.2 million, or 7 cents a share….
Jarden Outdoor Fourth Quarter Profits Soar on Double-Digit Sales Growth
Earnings at Jarden Corporation’s Outdoor Segment rose dramatically on a nearly 17% increase in sales in the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2010 as charges related to acquisitions fell off dramatically…
Golf Town to Make U.S. Debut in Boston
Canadian golf retailer Golf Town, Inc. will establish a group of golf superstores in Massachusetts this year to mark its first expansion in the U.S, according to a recent report in The Boston Globe…
Lululemon to Complete Purchase of HQ Building
Lululemon Athletica will complete the purchase of the building in Kitsilano, Vancouver, where its corporate headquarters is housed. The move will enable the retailer to settle in the community where it started…
