University of Wisconsin Voids Nike Licensing Deal
The University of Wisconsin on Friday canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc., becoming the first university to take that step over concerns over a Nike contractor’s treatment of workers in Honduras…
Organizations Sign Memorandum with FWS
U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Acting Director Rowan Gould signed two Memoranda of Understandings on Monday, one with National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, and another with the Bureau Land Management Deputy Director Mike Pool…
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…
EU Insists Duties on Chinese Footwear Will Withstand WTO Review
The European Commission rejected Beijing's call for a formal investigation by the World Trade Organization of EU charges on Chinese shoes. In December, Brussels extended import duties of up to 16.5% on Chinese shoes, claiming that they unfairly under
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…
Payless ShoeSource Supports Plant a Tree Campaign
With the celebration of Earth Day just a few weeks away, Payless ShoeSource announced that it will again partner with The Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees campaign to raise funds to rebuild Brazil's Atlantic Forest…
Outdoor Research Holds Fourth Annual VertFest
Outdoor Research raised more than $6800 for Friends of the Avalanche Center at its fourth annual VertFest. The uphill/downhill race took place at Alpental Ski Area on March 6, 2010…
