Crailar Technologies Seeks Protection from Creditors
Crailar Technologies Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries obtained an initial order from a Canadian court granting it protection from creditors while it devises a reorganization plan…
Snow Peak Opens Brand Store in NYC’s SoHo Neighborhood
Snow Peak, a Japanese outdoor brand best known for its lightweight camp stoves and lighting, is opening of its second North American retail location in New York’s SoHo neighborhood…
Avalanche Safety Groups Merge
The Avalanche Project is the new name combining Project Zero and Backcountry Starts Here, two innovative programs launched in prior seasons to engage and educate backcountry wintersports enthusiasts on safety and best practices traveling in avalanche terr
Academy Sports Announces Black Friday Plans
Academy, Ltd. revealed its plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which include remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, opening Black Friday at 5 a.m., and offering hundreds of hot deals throughout November…
Field and Stream Launches First-Ever E-commerce Website
Field & Stream stores, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, has launched its first e-commerce site…
AAFA President and CEO to Step Down
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced that its President and CEO Juanita Duggan will step down to take on a new role. The officers of the AAFA Board of Directors are developing a leadership transition plan…
SIMA Image Awards Announced
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the nominees for the 2015 SIMA Image Awards. Breakout Brand of the Year finalists included Amuse Society, Deptactus…
November Container Imports Expected to Surge
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year to meet holiday demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report…
Goldwin’s Sales Rise in Fiscal First Half
Goldwin Inc., the Japanese company that sells ski and compression wear in the United States and distributes The North Face and other outdoor brands in Asia, reported sales in its fiscal six months ended Sept. 30 rose 4.4 percent…
Endeavor Athletic Hires VP of Marketing and Business Development
Endeavor Athletic hired Jess Ceresino as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development to help launch the apparel branch of the business…
Under Armour Reorganizes Management Roles
Under Armour Inc. said Kip Fulks will take over marketing, Henry Stafford will manage footwear and innovation groups, and Terdema Ussery, formerly president, global sports categories, has left the company…
Boot Barn Logs Fiscal Third Quarter Loss
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported a loss of $3.3 million, or 13 cents a share, against earnings of $944,000, or 5 cents, a year ago. Adjusted operating income 24.6 percent. The core Boot Barn business achieved its 24th consecutive quarter of positive same-
Adidas Extends Deal with N.C. State
Adidas reached an agreement to continue its partnership with North Carolina State. Adidas will guarantee the university at least $6.45 million per year in retail product and financial considerations to the Department of Athletics, more than doubling the v
Edelrid North America Hires Sales and Marketing, Operations Team
Edelrid North America, the newly established North American distributorship for the global Edelrid brand, has hired Blair Williams as director of sales and marketing and Paul Nanawa as director of operations…
Utah’s First Outdoor Recreation Director Stepping Down
Brad Petersen, director of Utah's Office of Outdoor Recreation, is resigning to work in the private sector. His replacement has not yet been named. Petersen was appointed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert during the August 2013 Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in
