Dick’s to Open First Field and Stream Store in Pennsylvania
Dick’s Sporting Goods has applied for a building permit to convert a former Dick’s store in Cranberry, PA to a store operating under the Field & Stream banner in what appears to be the retailer’s latest spin-off of a new specialty concep
Starter Partners with G-III Apparel to Revive Classic Satin Jacket
Starter has partnered with G-III Apparel Group to revive the classic satin jacket – one of the most iconic team apparel items in the history of sports licensing. The partnership brings G-III Sports President/Founder and former NFL pro Carl Banks full circ
Callaway’s Revenues Slump in Q4
Callaway Golf Co. reported revenues slid 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter, to $118 million. The operating loss grew to $71 million from $50 million a year earlier but were in line with prior guidance. Callaway estimates full year 2013 net sales of appro
The Bike Cooperative Names Scott Barrett President
Scott Barrett, who spent the last eight years as chief marketing officer at Eastern Mountain Sports, will take over as president of The Bike Cooperative Feb. 1, replacing long time leader Greg Brodsky…
Xenith Signs Raven’s Ray Rice as Brand Ambassador
Xenith LLC, manufacturer of the X2 football helmet and other protective equipment, announced an extended partnership with Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice , a two-time NFL All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection. Rice, who has been wearing the pop
Winter Mountain Games Expand Snow Biking Events
The Winter Mountain Games presented by Eddie Bauer has added Cross Country Mountain Biking to the 2013 schedule, along with the traditional On-Snow Bike Crit, Dual Slalom Bike and Best Trick Bike events. Each of the mountain bike events at the 2013 Winter
Suunto USA Names Hoyt and Company Rep Agency of the Year
Suunto USA announced Hoyt & Co, Inc. as its choice for sales agency of the year for 2012…
Bern Names Reps for Eastern US
Bern Unlimited, which specializes in head protection for non-motorized action sports, has appointed three new sales agencies to support the brand’s growth across the East Coast; Specialty Sports, Mountain Enterprises and Harrison Montgomery…
Shock Doctor Enters Insoles Category
Shock Doctor, best known for its mouthguards, is moving into the insoles category. The Performance Sport Insoles collection is designed to meet the specific needs of team sport athletes, including specific styles for Cleat (football, baseball and soccer)
Escalade Sports Hires Northeast Rep Team
Escalade Sports, a maker of recreational sporting goods, has partnered with Sean Gearty & Associates (SG&A) to represent their vast portfolio of brands and products in the North East Region…
Bill Sweasy, CEO of Red Wing Shoe, Recognized for Outdoor Inspiration Award
Bill Sweasy, CEO of Red Wing Shoe Company, the parent company of Vasque, was awarded the Outdoor Inspiration Award during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market on Jan. 24, 2013. The Outdoor Inspiration Awards annually recognize individuals, groups and compan
Ecco to Sponsor 2013 ATandT Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Danish brand Ecco has been named “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am taking place Feb. 4-10, and will outfit amateur participants in award-winning BIOM Hybrid, Tour Hybrid and Street Sport models…
Hydro-Photon Picks UK Distributor for Steripen
Hydro-Photon, Inc. will distribute its Steripen brand of portable UV water purifiers in the United Kingdom through Whitby & Co., effective Jan. 1, 2013…
Industry Recognizes MEC and Prana Employees for Sustainability Work
The Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (SWG) presented its inaugural Individual Contribution Awards last week during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. Greg Scott of Mountain Equipment Co-op and Nicole Bassett of Pran
Far Banks Enterprises CEO Receives Advocacy Award from OIA
Far Bank Enterprises President and CEO Travis Campbell has received the Advocacy Leadership Award from the Outdoor Industry Association for helping amplify the voice of the outdoor industry on Capitol Hill…
