Vista Outdoor To Hold First Investor Day
Vista Outdoor Inc. will hold its first Investor Day for institutional investors and equity analysts.
DSW Opens Doors In Trexlertown, PA
More than 22,000 pairs of men’s, women’s and kid’s shoes will fit into the 15,000-square-foot space.
NRF Sees 3.6 Percent Gain In Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion — significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since recovery began in 2009.
Zumiez Lifts Outlook On Sales Pickup
Same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in September.
Deckers Brands Joins UN Global Compact
The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative.
Moody’s May Downgrade Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service placed the ratings on Bass Pro Group on review for a possible downgrade due to “significant integration risk” as well as a potential “sizable increase” in debt levels due to its pending acquisition of Cabela’s Inc.
Hoka One One Runner Sets Grand Canyon Record
Jim Walmsley set a new Fastest Known Time on the 42-mile route from the South Rim to North Rim and back.
Bearpaw To Launch First Apparel Collection
Bearpaw is moving into apparel with the launch of a new line of outerwear.
Birkenstock Adds Three Key Members To Senior Management Team
Sandra Colon becomes VP sales; Jacqueline Van Dine, VP of merchandising; and Karen Ruenitz, creative director for the newly formed Birkenstock Americas organization.
Vasque Renews Mount Washington Observatory Partnership
For the fifth straight year, the outdoor footwear company will supply the observatory crew with summer and winter boots.
Rendle’s Rise To VF Corp. CEO Emblematic Of Company’s Outdoor Push
The company’s 2011 five-year plan, heavily focused on the outdoor business, set the stage for Steve Rendle’s ascension to the top. Can that focus continue to breed success?
Under Armour’s App Empire Gains Mindbody Power
Under Armour entered a partnership with California-based Mindbody, a cloud-based business management software company for the wellness industry, to enhance UA’s nutrition-tracking MyFitnessPal with class buying capabilities.
Asics Tiger Gets A New Logo And Store
Asics Corporation reinvented the “Asics Tiger” brand logo, to debut in advertisements and web content for the autumn and winter seasons.
Altra Athlete First To Ski Hardrock 100 Course
Altra Footwear’s elite athlete Jason Schlarb starred in the short documentary film “Skiing the Hardrock 100,” highlighting his journey to become the first person to ski the Hardrock 100 course.
