Nautilus to Divest its Commercial Business
Nautilus, Inc. said it is actively seeking buyers for substantially all of the assets, liabilities and ongoing operations of its commercial business. The fitness company said the move will enable it to focus its resources solely on its branded consumer bu
OIA Endorses Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Date Shift
The Outdoor Industry Association's Board of Directors announced their endorsement and recommendation of a shift of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) dates from the third week of July to the first week of August in 2010 and beyond…
Vail Resorts Sees Overall FY Net Income Fall 52%
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. Commenting on the company's fiscal 2009 results, Rob Katz, Chief Executive Officer said, “I am pleased that Vail Resorts was able to deliver solid results for the fiscal yea
Birki’s Names Mangione VP, Sales and Marketing
Birki's, the casual footwear brand, has appointed Robert Mangione as its vice president of Sales and Marketing. In this newly created position, Mangione will lead programs to strengthen brand positioning with existing customers, and drive growth in n
Blacks Leisure Puts Sandcity Unit into Administration
Blacks Leisure Group placed its Sandcity boardwear stores in administration after its bank Tuesday gave it a month to come up with a restructuring plan for its loss-making stores…
Brooks Adds Rock ‘n Roll to Roster
Brooks Sports reached an exclusive and multi-year agreement to become the official footwear and apparel partner for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series while its sister brand, Moving Comfort, will be the official sports bra for the series…
Foot Locker Opens Fourth House of Hoops in New Jersey; Plans Stores in Europe
Foot Locker opened its fourth House of Hoops store at the Cherry Hill Mall in South Jersey. The location is only the fourth House of Hoops in the U.S. and the first in the suburbs. Other stores are located in Harlem, Chicago and Los Angeles. House of Hoop
Vail Resorts Fiscal Year Profit Cut on Lower Skier Visits
Vail Resorts saw a very difficult year with declining sales and their net income was cut in half for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. However, the ski resort holding company was easily able to stay profitable in spite of serious challenges in the hosp
Dorel Looks to Capitalize on Growing Cycling Market
At Scotia Capital’s annual Back-to-School Conference, held in Toronto this year, Dorel Industries pointed out several growth strategies they will be implementing in the coming year – particularly around their bike business. Martin Schwartz, Dorel In
SGMA Warns Over China Trade
The SGMA is warning sporting goods manufacturers that trade with China could become volatile in the near future. In response to the current administration’s decision to impose 25-35% safeguard duties on Chinese-made tires, China's Ministry of C
The Impact of Low Retail Inventories
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
Adidas Endorses European Rugby Cup
Adidas became the official matchball and referee kit supplier to the European Rugby Cup (ERC). Under the sponsorship deal with the ERC, adidas will provide the official match ball for both the Heineken Cup and newly titled Amlin Challenge Cup…
EOG and OIA Co-Ordinate Sustainability Efforts
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) have recently made a commitment to cooperate on the two organizations individual sustainability projects ensuring the production of complementary tools for the outdoor sectors com
China Pacing Nike Brand’s Growth
Nike Inc. said in a SEC filing that NIKE brand's sales in its Greater China segment, including China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, rose 29% in its fiscal year ended May 31, to $1.74 billion from $1.35 billion a year ago. In constant currencies, sales climbe
Cabela’s Names VP of Merchandising, Great Outdoors
Cabela’s Inc. hired Scott Frnka as vice president of merchandising – General Outdoors. Frnka, most recently vice president of Academy Sports and Outdoors’ Field and Stream Division, brings more than 15 years of retail merchandising experience
