OIA Celebrates 20 Years of Industry Leadership
While roaming the halls at any Outdoor Retailer trade show, it would be hard to imagine a time when the industry wasn’t represented by the dedicated folks at the core of Outdoor Industry Association. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this year will be the si
Adidas to Raise €500mm in Bond Issue
Adidas AG is raising €500 million ($694 million) by selling five-year bonds. Adidas is offering investors a yield of 200 basis points more than the benchmark mid-swap rate, according to Bloomberg News…
FWS: Overall Duck Numbers Up in 2009
The preliminary estimate of total ducks from the 2009 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey was 42 million, which is 13 percent greater than last year’s estimate and 25% greater than the 1955-2008 average, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ann
K-Swiss Launches Skate Program
K-Swiss announced plans to launch a new skateboarding category for Spring 2010. As part of the effort, K-Swiss has partnered with a team of design and creative experts including Skate Legend Greg Lutzka, who has signed an extended agreement to serve as th
Everlast Extends International Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide has agreed to new terms for existing licensing deals with three of its partners — namely Chile-based Commercial Sportex, Argentina-based Leading Brands and UK-based Wilson Imports…
DC Shoes Opens Store in Manila
DC Shoes opened its second concept store in Asia Pacific, located within one mile of Manila’s TriNoma shopping center…
Study: Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Children are more likely to join a sports team or be active if their parents like team sports, according to a study from Baylor College of Medicine and Duke University…
Oakley Launches OakleyVault.com; Eco-Friendly Shades
Oakley, Inc. today launched of OakleyVault.com, a new Web site focusing on vintage Oakley styles and discontinued products ranging from sports performance innovations to lifestyle designs…
Back-to-School Outlook Brightens in New Report
While the market struggles through what looks to be an ugly second quarter at retail, sports and outdoor industry retailers — and eventually vendors — may find some solace in early numbers from a recent survey that reveals that consumers may be keeping th
Les Otten to Run for Governor of Maine
Les Otten, the former CEO of American Skiing Co., announced plans to run for governor of the state of Maine as a Republican. According to his website, Otten's campaign will focus on renewable energy, job creation, efficient government and leadership
VF Corp. Unveils New Licensed Sports Group
VF Imagewear has officially renamed the VF Activewear group as the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Sources inside the company told SEW there were no changes in staff or office
Robert Louis-Dreyfus Loses Battle with Leukemia
Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old.
Dreyfus assumed the chairmanship of
Interbike Launches New Website
Interbike has launched its revamped website, which includes expanded exhibitor resources, enhanced attendee show planning features and resources for the entire cycling industry…
Patagonia Appoints New Director of U.S. Wholesale
Patagonia said long-term veteran employee Bruce Old has accepted the position of Director of U.S. Wholesale. In his new role Old will report to the company’s VP of U.S. Sales and oversee the US sales reps, Dealer Services in Reno, and Patagonia's Cor
NASGW President Smith Leaving Due to Health Issues
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors has announced that Wayne Smith, President for the past five and half years, will be leaving the association…
