Bass Pro Real Estate Exec Joins Carmike Cinemas
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. named Thomas H. Wilkinson as its new director of real estate and development to support the movie theater operator's expansion plans. Prior to joining Carmike, Wilkinson was the director of real estate at Bass Pro Shops for six
Ohio State Partners with J. America and Fanatics
The Ohio State University announced that J. America and Fanatics, Inc. have been named the university’s licensed apparel and retail partners. The 10-year agreement guarantees $97 million over the term to help fund scholarships…
SFIA Addresses Impact of the Election on Sports/Fitness Industry
According to a webinar hosted by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, one of the big takeaways from the presidential election is the emergence of the non-white/non-male voting block, according to SFIA President/CEO Tom Cove. Also, the traditional lo
Report: State Loopholes Impede Physical Education Programs
The 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA, released by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the American Heart Association, finds that while 74.5 percent of states mandate physical educa
Sport Chalet Integrates Visa and Action Pass Loyalty Programs
Sport Chalet has partnered with U.S. Bank to enhance the Sport Chalet Visa rewards program by combining it with the retailer’s Action Pass loyalty program. Sport Chalet customers now have the opportunity to earn more than 6 percent in rewards at Spo
Nike, Inc. Announces 17 Percent Increase in Dividend and Stock Split
Nike, Inc.'s board of directors approved a two-for-one split of both Nike Class A and Class B Common shares. The board also increased its quarterly dividend payout by 17 percent…
Pro Defensive Sensation Von Miller Signs with Zamst
Zamst, leader in high-performance sports bracing and support equipment, announced a worldwide endorsement deal with Denver Bronco professional football defensive linebacker Von Miller.
Dick’s SG Lifts Outlook on Robust Q3 Comps
Continuing to benefit from healthy new store productivity and robust same-stores sales, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported earnings rose 20.9 percent in the third quarter and again raised its guidance for the year…
Spy Inc.’s Sales Grow 17 Percent Despite Tough Winter Market
Spy Inc. reported total net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its strategy of divesting licensed brands to focus on the Spy goggle and eyewear brand continued to produce results…
Accell Group Foresees More Sales, Less Profit in Second Half
Accell Group, said the acquisition of Raleigh and other companies will result in higher sales, but financing and integration charges and rising input costs will lower profits in the back half of the fiscal year and result in lower results for the year as
Nau Hires Senior Women’s Designer
Portland-based sustainable apparel brand Nau appointed Carey Mullett as senior women's designer. Most recently, Mullett was the senior apparel designer for technical sportswear at Patagonia…
Folbot Kayak Auction to Benefit Superstorm Disaster Relief
Charleston, SC-based Folbot folding kayaks will be auctioning its last remaining Metrobot—a special edition Folbot Citibot with an iconic NYC subway map on the deck—in an effort to support the American Red Cross after Frankenstorm Sandy’s impact on
U.S. Department of Interior Sets Fee-Free Days for 2013
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced dates in 2013 ranging from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Veterans Day when more than 2,000 national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal lands will offer free admittance
After a Solid Summer, Mountain Resort Reservations Slow
Actual occupancy at mountain resorts rose 6.9 percent for May to October period compared to the summer of 2011, but the data coming in for the upcoming winter season is less robust, according to Denver-based Mountain Travel Research Program. As of Oct. 31
Pedros Signs On as Supplier Partner at The Bike Cooperative
Pedros has signed on as a second supplier partner to The Bike Cooperative in the bike care and lube category. Pedros brings the total number of rebate-paying brands in the co-op to 41…
