REI Names Unmacht Chief Operating Officer
REI has promoted Brian Unmacht to chief operating officer, expanding his role to oversee retail, e-commerce, merchandising, private brands, information technology and supply chain.
NOAA: Wavering El Nino Makes Winter Forecast Iffy
The western half of the continental U.S. and central and northern Alaska could be in for a warmer-than-average winter, while most of Florida might be colder-than-normal December through February, according to NOAA’s annual Winter Outlook…
Attendance Surpasses One Million for the Second Annual USA Pro Cycling Challenge Race
Attendance numbers surpassed one million for the second annual US Pro Cycling Challenge professional bicycle race and brought an estimated $99.6 million in economic impact to the state of Colorado…
Despite Weather, Women Bought More AT/Randonee Gear Last Season
Despite one of the warmest and driest winters in decades, sales of Women's AT/Randonee boots increased 16 percent last season, according to the 2012 Women's Market Intelligence Report released last week by Snowsports Industries America…
Factory Design Labs Opens Swiss, Chinese Offices
Factory Design Labs has opened new offices in Verbier, Switzerland and Shanghai, China. The rapidly growing full-service marketing agency said the new offices will help it better serve clients such as The North Face, Oakley, Callaway Golf, REVO and Aspen/
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sells, Leases Back Six Stores
Sportsman's Warehouse has sold six free standing stores over a four state area for $45,198,000 in a sale-leaseback transaction with Spirit Realty Capital, a public REIT based out of Scottsdale, AZ, according to NAI West and Mountain West Retail/Inves
Big Rock Sports Acquires Sea Striker and Star Rods
Big Rock Sports, LLC, based in Burlington, NC, and Sea Striker International, LLC, based in Morehead City, NC, announced the completion of Big Rock Sports’ acquisition of Sea Striker and Star Rods. The acquisition includes products that have been th
Skins Compression Chairman Demands Changes at UCI
The Chairman of a Swiss-based performance sportswear company, Skins Compression, has written an open letter to the President of Union Cycliste Internationale, (UCI) Pat McQuaid, demanding McQuaid either acts immediately or resigns in order to protect the
Amex: Highest Performing Entrepreneurs Take More Risks
The highest performing small businesses that participated in a recent survey for American Express are owned or managed by entrepreneurs who are significantly more inclined to take risks, make growth a priority, invest in their business and reward repeat c
Aqua-Leisure Agrees to $650K Fine to Settle 11-Year Dispute with CPSC
Aqua-Leisure Industries, a major supplier of kids swim and snow toys to big box retailers, has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle an 11-year dispute with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Commission voted 4-0 to provisionally accept th
Cybex International To Be Taken Private By Largest Shareholder
Cybex International, Inc., the manufacturer of exercise equipment, said its board of directors has authorized the company to enter into a “going private” merger agreement pursuant to which each of its outstanding shares of common stock – other than shares
American Express: Small Businesses Confidence Inching Up
While economic uncertainty persists, there are signs that many entrepreneurs feel more confident and less stressed this fall, according to the latest findings of the American Express Open Small Business Monitor…
SmartWool to Kick Off Merino Wool Tour Oct. 22
SmartWool LLC is partnering with the New Zealand Merino Company and the New Zealand Merino Growers to host the outdoor industry’s own version of a Wool Week tour complete with associate training, consumer events, prizes and more. The tour will provi
K2 Sports Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
As a continued supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) for more than a decade, K2 has donated upwards of $1 million to the foundation with an annual contribution…
Skechers Announces Celebrity Hosts for Fourth Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that legendary Hall of Fame baseball manager Tommy Lasorda, Dancing with the Stars co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet, and fitness expert Denise Austin will host the fourth annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday, Oct
