NRF Urges President Obama to Intervene in Port Negotiations
The National Retail Federation urged President Obama to keep negotiators for the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. at the bargaining table to avert a strike that could cripple East and Gulf coast
Nike Inc. Secures Tax Code Assurances from Oregon
During the special session of the Oregon Legislature on Dec. 14, Oregon legislators voted to provide Nike's assurances that the state's tax code will not change. Nike had informed Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber prior to the session that other states
Broder Bros Appoints Norman Hullinger CEO
Broder Bros., Co., the nation’s largest distributor of imprintable apparel, appointed Norman Hullinger as chief executive officer. Having been with the company for the past decade, Hullinger was most recently COO of Broder…
Smack Sportswear Signs Athletes
Smack Sportswear, the maker of custom-designed volleyball apparel, has partnered with the starting setter for the USA Men’s National Team (in the 2012 London Olympic Games), Donald Suxho, as well as former star of the Brazilian National Team, Rodrig
EU Includes Cycling in Transportation Funding Guidelines
Cycling and EuroVelo has been included in a crucial EU infrastructure vote on funding rules, opening the door to billions of euros of investment. The vote comes as cycling advocates in the U.S. adjust to major reductions in federal funding for cycling and
NRA Releases Statement on NRA Releases Statement on Connecticut Shooting
In its first statement since the shooting that killed 26 people inside a Newtown, CT, elementary school, The National Rifle Association promised ‘‘to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again.’’…
Cerberus to Sell Freedom Group After School Shooting
U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management said on Tuesday it will immediately begin selling its investment in Freedom Group in light of last week's school shooting in Connecticut…
SCARPA North America to Provide Edelrid Fulfillment Services
Beginning in January 2013, SCARPA North America will serve as the North American warehouse and fulfillment center for Edelrid, the German-based manufacturer of ropes and other climbing equipment….
Westcomb Outerwear Adds Sales Rep in Rockies
Westcomb Outerwear has hired the Smoky Anderson sales agency to represent it in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico. The new agency was formed by Owen Dennehy and Smoky Anderson, who have 30 years experience in the outdoor industry…
Zumiez Launches Stock Buyback Plan
Zumiez said its board of directors has approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $20 million of its common stock…
Mizuno Extends Relationship to U.S. Beach Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball, remaining the “Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for the USA Volleyball.” The long-standing partnership…
Real Spending on Travel and Tourism Lagged GDP in Q2
Real spending on travel and tourism slowed in the third quarter of 2012, despite a 7.9 percent increase in spending on recreation and enteratinment, which is closely linked to sales of outdoor sporting goods. Lower prices of, rather than lower use of, fue
Madshus Adds New Rep in Northwest U.S.
Madshus appointed Chad Willems as its new sales representative for Washington and Oregon…
Li Ning Warns of a Loss, Will Accelerate Clearance
Li Ning Co. said it expects to show a “substantial loss” for the year. The Chinese company also said its board approved management's proposal to launch a “Channel Revival Plan,” which is expected to accelerate the group's inventory c
BootDoctors Joins SMC
BootDoctors, with three locations in Telluride, CO and one location in Taos, NM, has joined Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, to announce BootDoctors has joined
