Schuh to Open Kids Stores
Schuh, the U.K. teen footwear chain acquired by Journeys-owner Genesco Inc. in June 2011, is launching Schuh Kids, the brand's first store dedicated to children’s footwear. It will iinitially launch in three locations in Braehead in Scotland, L
RYU Featured in Month-Long Promotion With MensFitness.com
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that on Sept. 14 RYU was featured on the homepage of MensFitness.com kicking-off a month long giveaway for workout enthusiasts and readers to “Win a RYU Training Gear Package”…
Talus Outdoor Selects Exclusive Canadian Distributor
Talus Outdoor Technologies, LLC has selected Rock Gear Distribution as its exclusive distributor in Canada…
Ruffwear Names Italian Distributor
Ruffwear, a provider of dog products based in Bend, OR, has appointed Kong as its exclusive distributor in Italy…
Wolverine Signs Verde PR to Plan OR Event
Wolverine has again signed Verde PR to plan annual industry celebration at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013. Verde will be responsible for creating and executing all of the event details in conjunction with World Sound Productions…
Reports: Tour de France’s Owner Acquiring Competitor Group
Amaury Sport Organisation, the French company that runs the Tour de France, has reached an agreement to acquire Competitor Group Inc., the San Diego-based event and media company, according to various reports…
Wolverine Worldwide Announces Offering of Senior Notes
Wolverine Worldwide announced that it intends to offer $375 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2020. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance, in part, its acquisition of the Performance + Lifestyle Gro
New Balance on Track for $2.5 Billion in Sales by 2013
New Balance said that it's heading into fall with expectations to achieve $2.5 billion in global sales by 2013. In 2011, worldwide sales reached $2.04 billion, up from $1.78 billion in 2010. The company said strong sales growth among its U.S. license
Black Diamond, Inc. Aquires PIEPS
Black Diamond, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PIEPS Holding GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH (together “PIEPS”), a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products to bo
JJB Sports to Appoint Administrators to Liquidate Assets
JJB Sports will liquidate its assets through the administration process, the U.K. equivalency of a bankruptcy, after failing to find a buyer for its shares, the retailer announced Monday…
Australia’s Surfstitch Enters European Market
Australian retailer Surfstitch entered the European market Monday with the opening of headquarters in France including an 86,111-square-foot distribution center…
Klean Kanteen Certified as B Corp
Klean Kanteen recently completed requirements including an in-depth assessment process to become a certified Benefit Corporation, or B Corp…
Patagonia to Renew Use of Plusfoam in 2013 Sandals
Plus Compound Technologies announced the second season of collaboration with Patagonia, Inc. to create a collection of sandals made of its 100 percent recyclable Plusfoam for 2012 and 2013…
Lids To Acquire Dowdle Sports’ Team Business
Lids Team Sports, an operating division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group, has reached an agreement with Cordova, TN-based Dowdle Sports, Inc., the full line dealer of outdoor and athletic sporting goods, for the assets of its team business. The e-c
Brooks Sports Crowns Nation’s Most Inspiring High School Running Coach
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Coach Paul Raley from Benton High School in Benton, WI, its 2012 most inspiring coach. In nominations from his runners, fellow coaches and community members, Raley was described as someone who “loves the sport and passes that
