Christy Sports Launches Nationwide Rental Network
The Christy Sports Rental Network launched last week by offering ski rental services through more than 50 ski and snow board shops coast to coast, including more than a dozen affiliate shops in nine states…
Americans Say they Will Spend More Freely this Holiday
Consumers may loosen their purse strings ever so slightly this holiday season, according to NRF's 2010 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. The survey found Americans plan to spend on average $689 on holiday related shopping this year, up
European Outdoor Group Reaches Agreement with FESI
The European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has agreed to begin sharing information with the European Outdoor Group's Sustainability Working Group (SWG) to keep the industry abreast of European legislation affecting the supply chain…
Dick’s SG Lays Out State-by-State Expansion Plan
In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Dick's Sporting Goods outlined a state-by-state plan for where it sees its potential to double its store count in the years ahead. Not surprisingly, its biggest expansion potential was seen in th
Saris Cycling Group Names Australian Distributor
Saris Cycling Group, makers of Saris bicycle racks and CycleOps performance training products, have agreed to an exclusive partnership with Monza Imports for distribution in the Australian marketplace…
Changes Considered in Helmet Testing
A study by The New York Times finds both football helmet safety standards and helmet safety oversight are not regulated and largely ineffective, and the standards by which helmets are judged have not changed despite a drastic increase in the knowledge sur
Collective Brands Sees Long-Term Growth Coming From Wholesale and International
At its annual investor meeting last week held in Topeka, KS, Collective Brands provided long-term growth targets for the company, including sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and EPS growth of 12-16%…
Columbia Sportswear Posts Solid Q3 Results Despite Supply Chain Constraints
Columbia Sportswear reported record sales numbers for the third quarter due to promising Fall 2009 backlog orders and strong early sell-through for its new winter line, led by Omni-Heat…
VF Reports 11% Gain in Q3 Earnings, Raises Guidance
VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues rose 7% to $2.32 billion from $2.09 billion in the third quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased 8%. Net income rose 11% to $242.8 million, or $2.22 a share. Global revenues for The North
Russell Athletic Partners with the Harlem Globetrotters
Russell Athletic has signed a three-year deal to become the official uniform, practice gear and travel gear provider for the Harlem Globetrotters. Under the agreement, sister companies Brooks will be the Globetrotters' official supplier of casual foo
NWTF Names Cleary Senior VP
Mike Cleary has joined the National Wild Turkey Federation as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Field Operations…
Thermold Appoints New Chief Operations Officer
Thermold Design and Development, manufacturer of high-quality polymer magazines and other injection molded firearm accessories, has appointed Stanley Smith as Chief Operations Officer…
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Names Relationship Director
Dan Smith of Pickerington, OH has been named Relationship Director for the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation…
DU CEO Dale Hall Named
Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall was honored recently as “Conservationist of the Year” by the America's Wetland Foundation at the Inaugural World Delta Dialogues conference, a major international conference of more than 350 representatives from 15 count
Clif Bar Unveils Solar-Powered Headquarters
Clif Bar & Company, the maker of all-natural and organic sports nutrition snacks, unveiled its new 115,000 square foot energy-efficient headquarters, located in Emeryville, CA…
