Lacoste Acquired by Swiss Group
Lacoste, the French sportswear company, has been purchased by Maus Frères, the Swiss company. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the move comes following a family feud that is set to end an 80-year French history of the iconic label…
Hestra Gloves Adds Endorsers
Hestra Gloves added three new athletes to its team, freeride skiers Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad, and big mountain snowboarder Ralph Backstrom…
Weekend Snowfall Arrives at Many Colorado Resorts
Heavy snowfall arrived across Colorado over the weekend, ensuring that many of the states ski and snowboard areas will soon be open, according to Colorado Ski Country USA…
Icebreaker to Open Seattle Store Thursday
Icebreaker will open its new store in Seattle on Nov. 15, 2012. The 1,500-square-foot “TouchLab” will be located in downtown Seattle at 5th Avenue and Pike Street, blocks from the iconic Pike Place Market…
Outdoor Companies Urge Obama to Protect Canyonlands
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and more than 100 outdoor recreation related businesses will send a letter to President Obama on Tuesday, Nov. 13, urging him to protect Greater Canyonlands, the 1.4 million acre region of publicly-owned wildlands surrou
Pearl Izumi Breaks Ground On New Louisville Headquarters
Pearl Izumi broke ground last Wednesday at the site of the company’s future world headquarters in Louisville, CO…
Vivobarefoot Finds Success with Virtual Shoe Fitting App
Vivobarefoot, the minimalist footwear brand, has launched an online fitting application called Shoefitr that allows shoppers to mimic the in-store fitting experience through their website…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Re-Launches Online Store
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) re-launched AustinKayak.com to enhance outdoor adventure gear shopping experience. The enhancement comes at the retailer, already one of the biggest kayak dealers in the country, expands its selection of outdoor gear beyond pa
AFTCO Donates $500,000 in Support of Fisherman
In 2012, American Fishing Tackle Company (AFTCO) contributed approximately $500,000 to help protect our marine resources for recreational fisherman…
Foot Locker Unveils Women’s Concept
Foot Locker, Inc. announced the introduction of SIX:02, an elevated retail concept featuring top brands in fitness apparel and athletic footwear for women. The first three stores will open for the holiday season in Stamford Mall in Stamford, CT, Willowbr
Firm Forecasts Above Normal Snowfall for Italian Alps, Andorra
CustomWeather, a specialised provider of high resolution weather forecast and alert services said the weather for Europe’s upcoming 2012-2013 ski season is looking favorable, with above-normal precipitation forecasted over the Italian Alps and Andor
Head N.V. Expects 10 Percent Decline in Winter Sports in 2012
Head NV said sales declined 2.8 percent to €97.0 million ($121 mm) in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 as its Winter Sports and Sportswear dealers cut back their pre-season orders for the upcoming winter.
Valencell Recognized for Wearable Fitness Monitor Technology
Valencell, a leader in mobile health and fitness technology, received the NCTA 21 Award for most innovative company at the North Carolina Technology Association's Awards Gala last night. The Raleigh, NC company develops wearable fitness monitoring t
The Sports Authority to Open Most Stores at Midnight on Black Friday
For the first time ever, most Sports Authority locations will open at midnight on Friday, Nov. 23 and will feature Black Friday doorbuster deals that will be available until 3PM on Friday, while supplies last. One two-day promotion offers $25 in store scr
Christopher and Banks Announces Appointment of LuAnn Via as President and CEO
Christopher & Banks Corporation (CBK), a specialty women’s apparel retailer, has elected LuAnn Via as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. From July 2008 until earlier this month, Ms. Via served as President and Chief Executiv
