Outdoor Industry Sees Big Gains in First Quarter Sales and Profits
Outdoor and active lifestyle retailers and vendors reported big gains in the first fiscal quarter of 2010, adding to the evidence that the outdoor sector is well on its way to a rebound…
Performance Bicycle Implements Store Design Overhaul
In an effort to create a more intimate experience for its consumers, Performance Bicycle is set to open two new retail locations and relocate and remodel two other locations in Pennsylvania and California…
BMC Opens New Swiss Factory and New U.S. Distribution…
BMC Trading AG unveiled a highly-automated factory last week near its headquarter in Grenchen, Switzerland that it says revolutionizes the process of weaving carbon fiber bike frames…
Forest Service Catalogs Benefits from Recreation Use
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a report showing the economic importance of America's National Forests and Grasslands to rural communities across the country…
Container Imports Expected to Taper at Summer’s End
Currently, retail sales continue to surge, affording a higher rate of import cargo volume to parallel the demand of the American consumers…
Adidas Sells Almost One Million Jerseys of Spanish Soccer Team
Adidas AG indicated it sold almost one million replica jerseys of the Spanish national team, which won the World Cup on Sunday…
OGIO Signs Italian Distributor
OGIO International announced the addition of Action to Sport (A2S) as the exclusive distributor of packs, motor sports and specialty action sports gear in Italy…
Randy Ruch Retires from Schuykill Valley Sports
Randy Ruch, founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Schuykill Valley Sports, retired July 1, 2010 after thirty-nine years in the sporting goods industry. Ruch opened his first store in Audubon, PA in August 1971. The company now operates eighteen store
Under Armour’s President David McCreight Resigns
Under Armour, Inc. announced that David McCreight is resigning as president of the Company, effective August 20, 2010. Kevin Plank, chief executive officer, chairman and former president of the company, will assume the duties of president, including manag
Alabama Outdoors Sold to Investor Group
Alabama Outdoors Inc. has been sold to SMAO LLC, an investment group led by Scott McCrory, who will now serve as president of Alabama Outdoors…
SmartWool Promotes Three
SmartWool Corporation said three internal candidates have been promoted to fill the newly created positions of general manager, international business; chief financial officer; and vice president,value chain…
Golfsmith Secures $90M Loan; Opening 14 Stores
Golfsmith completed an amendment and extension of its revolving credit facility with GE Antares Capital…
Scheels Hires Social Media Agency
Catchfire Media formally made public today their role as Scheels All Sports Inc.'s social media agency of record…
Patagonia Takes Direct Action in Gulf Clean Up
Patagonia will send ten employees weekly to affected costal regions in the Gulf to work with long-term Patagonia grantee, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, in oil-spill relief efforts. All employee wages and expenses will be paid in full during volunteer time
Stage Stores June Comps Dip 1.3%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week June period ended July 3, 2010 increased 1.3% to $129 million from $128 million in the prior year five week period ended July 4, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 1.2%…
