Vibram Sponsors Two USA Climbing Series
Vibram is sponsoring the American Bouldering Series and the Sport Climbing Series, both key parts of USA Climbing's competition series…
Brooks to Sponsor SEAFAIR Sports Festival
Brooks Sports, Inc. inked a deal as the Official Running Shoe and Apparel Sponsor of SEAFAIR Sports. The recently signed sponsorship agreement gives hometown company Brooks exclusivity in the running shoe and apparel category for SEAFAIR’s Marathon, Triat
The Walking Company to Open New Jersey Store
The Walking Company, Inc. will open its new store in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday, December 15. The Walking Company currently has New Jersey locations in Short Hills, Cherry Hill, Paramus, Freehold and the recently opened store on the Boardwalk in Atla
FeelFree Kayak Opens New Bankok Factory
Feelfree Kayak transitioned to a new production facility in Bangkok, Thailand. This multi-storied, state of the art facility houses production Feelfree Kayaks as well as Feelfree Waterproof Gear and Accessories…
Hat World to Acquire Hat Shack in $18 Million Deal
Genesco Inc.'s Hat World subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire Hat Shack, Inc. The Marietta, Ga.-based Hat retail chain operates 49 retail headwear stores located in 10 states, primarily in the southeastern United States. The purchase p
OIA Scores Major Victories During Final Votes of 109th Congress
Outdoor Industry Association scored a series of major victories on Capitol Hill recently. Congress has approved legislation that for the first-time provides a permanent source of funding for local parks and trails. The precedent-setting legislation establ
GBMI Creates U.K. Subsidiary
Global Brand Marketing Inc. is organizing its operations in the United Kingdom in order to establish direct control over its wholesale distribution, merchandising and marketing in that region. In addition, GBMI has hired Steven Price Brown to head up GBMI
Sports, Inc.’s Team Dealers’ Show a Success…
Sports, Inc. reported that its Team Dealers’ Show, which took place in Las Vegas in November, saw a 31% increase in show sales over 2005. 484 store owners, buyers, and team sales people from 156 member locations attended the show with 5 prospective dealer
G-III Posts Strong Q3; Increases Guidance…
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. managed growth in sales through both the margin and expense line to produce a steep gain on the bottom line.
On the sports side of the company’s business, it is in the process of launching an Alyssa Milano collection of juniors
Aspen, prAna, and Vail Honored for Green Power Initiatives
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Center for Resource Solutions honored a group of organizations with the annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing leading national green power purchasers a
Eesa Names New Northwest Rep
Eesa has teamed up with Dan Sorcinelli to rep the Northwest region for the company…
Nike Donates Footwear to New Orleans Recreation Department
In support of Nike athlete Serena Williams' “Williams Sisters Tour,” NikeGO, Nike's signature community affairs program, will donate $50,000 worth of children's footwear (approximately 500 pairs) to the New Orleans Recreation Department to
Lotto Steps Up U.S. Presence with Etonic Acquisition…
Lotto Sport Italia last week announced that it had acquired Etonic Worldwide, giving the Italian brand a broader presence in the U.S. Lotto, which has been primarily known as a soccer and tennis brand — outside of a few years in the late 80’s when it sa
The Finish Line Expects Q3 Loss on Comp Declines…
The Finish Line, Inc. reported that total net sales increased 2.7% to $281.5 million for the third fiscal quarter ended November 25 from $274.0 million in the year-ago period, but comp store sales declines across the board at the company’s Finish Line nam
Quiksilver Sets Sights on Mexico with JV…
Quiksilver, Inc. planted a flag in the Mexican market last week as it announced a new joint venture it entered into with PBM International. The JV will focus on marketing, selling, and distributing “Quiksilver” and “Roxy” branded products in Mexico as we
