Zumiez March Cops Surge 13.2%
Zumiez Inc. reported comps for the five-week March period ended April 3 increased 13.2% on net sales that increased 20.1% to approximately $35.8 million from $25.8 million im march last year…
The Buckle Post Solid March Comp Gains
The Buckle reported March comps improved 7.2% on net sales that increased 12.4% to $86.9 million for the five-week fiscal month from $77.3 million in the year-ago month…
SGMA: Wholesale Sales Fall 4.3% in 2009
According to SGMA's Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2010 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and licensed merchandise in the U.S. totaled $71.8 bil
Coleman Opens New High Tech DC
The Coleman Company, Inc. has opened its newly constructed distribution center in Gardner, KS…
New ASR Dates Lend to Retailer Needs
Action Sports Retailer, ASR, has publicized dates for the 2011 season. The ASR Access Event will take place January 13-15 and the ASR Marketplace will follow August 18-20…
NRF: Container Imports May Signify More Confident Consumer
As retail sales slowly begin their upswing, import cargo volume is likely to climb as well. In the month of March, many major retailers have reported growing revenues in comparisons to last year. As import cargo is expected to grow as much as 8% in compa
Outdoor Nation Attracts More Non-Endemic Sponsors
Circadence Corporation, a Boulder, CO software became one of the first company's from outside the outdoor industry to announce its search for delegates to attend the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival scheduled for New York City’s Centra
Timberland On Pace to Achieve Emissions Objective
The Timberland Company posted significant reductions in company-wide greenhouse gas emissions, successfully reducing emissions by 36% in 2009 and is on pace to reach its goal of a 50% emissions reduction by the end of 2010…
SIA: Season Sees Better Pricing, Less Carryover Sales
Higher prices, fewer carryover sales and better cash flow for specialty retailers sums up the snow sport market during the August-February season-to-date period, according to the latest SIA Retail Audit released last week…
Mammoth Mountain Extends Season to July 4th
Mammoth Mountain said its will extend its season to July 4, marking the 11th time that the California resort has been open that late within the last 31 years of operation…
Northeast Retailers Survive Floods; Unseasonably Warm Weather Drives Business
Media coverage of Rhode Island’s recent 100-year flood over the weekend has obscured a more important weather story for New England’s outdoor retailers…
Cloudveil Still Sees a Future in Jackson
Cloudveil's office in Jackson, WY, as well as its store in the city where the brand was founded in 1997, have been closed following the brand's acquisition by private-equity firm Windsong Brands, LLC. But the technical outerwear brand's new
Collective Licensing Partners with MMA’s STRIKEFORCE
Collective Licensing International announced their brand partnership and master license agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE…
Crimson Trace Announces Management Team Additions
Crimson Trace has announced several new additions to the Crimson Trace management team. Michael Caulk is now overseeing the engineering department at Crimson Trace as Director of Engineering, Fredrick Karl has been promoted to Product Development Director
Beretta USA Partners with USA Shooting
Beretta U.S.A. has announced its partnership with USA Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic Shooting Sports. USA Shooting oversees the development of U.S. National Teams that compete in international competition on behalf of the United States.
