Delta Apparel Returns to Profitability
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported second-quarter revenues improved 1.2 percent in the second quarter ended Dec. 29, to $106.8 million from $105.5 million a year ago…
Easton Sports Partners with 3d Lacrosse Team
Easton Lacrosse will be the presenting sponsor of the majority of 3d Lacrosse events and programs…
In Utah, Governor Herbert Delivers Vision for Outdoor Recreation Industry
In what could mark a significant milestone and building block for the outdoor industry, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert released a 60-page report at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM) last week outlining the state’s vision for outdoor recreation…
REI Honors Brooks as 2012 Vendor of the Year
In a sign of the growing importance of running to REI, the specialty retailer honored Brooks as its Vendor Partner of the Year award for 2012 at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market last week…
Red Wing CEO Bill Sweasy Receives Outdoor Inspiration Award
Bill Sweasy, who will be retiring as CEO of Red Wing Shoe Company this year, was among the individuals and groups honored at the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor at Outdoor Retailer Winter…
Outdoor Retailer to Remain in Salt Lake City Until At Least 2016
Outdoor Retailer extended its contract with the Salt Palace Convention Center through the end of 2016 last week, giving Salt Lake City two additional years to address complaints that it lacks the exhibition space, lodging and surface transportation needed
REIT Reports Gains at 17 Ski Resorts Over MLK Holiday
CNL Lifestyle Properties, a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported a significant increase in attendance at its 17 ski resorts over the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday weekend. The resorts reported a 37 percent increase in paid skier visits duri
Brooks’ Momentum Accelerates
With revenues surging 43 percent in 2012 to crack $400 million for the first time and future orders ahead 31 percent, Brooks Sports is feeling no slowdown in the running category. At a breakfast meeting with journalists held last week at the Outdoor Retai
Survey: More Than 179 Million Will Watch Super Bowl
According to a new survey by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, more than 179.1 million people will watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 3, the most in the survey’s nine-year history and up from an estimated 172.5 million last year…
Under Armour Inks Endorsement Deal with Knicks Guard
Under Armour has signed an endorsement deal with the New York Knicks guard Raymond Felton. Other NBA endorsers for Under Armour include Brandon Jennings, Kemba Walker, and Greivis Vasquez…
Outdoor Inspiration Award Recipients Honored at OR Winter Market
Winners of the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor were honored Jan. 24 at an awards ceremony during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The awards recognize individuals, groups and companies that motivate others to become acti
Teton Gravity Research Hires New Head of Production
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) announced that Jeff Harasimowicz has officially joined TGR as head of production. Harasimowicz most recently worked at The Weinstein Company in New York, and comes to TGR to help lead an aggressive expansion of company initiat
Warrior Sports Wins Hockey Supplier of Year Award
Warrior Sports was awarded the Source for Sports 2012 Hockey Supplier of the Year Award, presented at their Annual Hockey Buying Show…
Bushnell Honored with 2013 Cabela Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Bushnell Outdoor Products was recognized by the U.S. Sportmen's Alliance (USSA) with the 2013 Cabela Lifetime Business Achievement Award. Bushnell received the award last week during the 35th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show
Retail Voodoo Hires Ron Menconi
Retail Voodoo, the brand, packaging and in-store creative agency for outdoor and sporting good manufactures and retailers based in Seattle, WA, has hired Ron Menconi as brand guide…
