OIA: Outdoor Sales Grew 8% in October
According to The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, October retail sales for all core outdoor stores (chain, internet, specialty) gained 8% in dollars compared to October 2007. All four major product categories (equipment, equipmen
Blackcomb Whistler Gondola Goes Live Friday
Intrawest's expensive marketing campaign for the launch of its 2.7-mile PEAK 2 PEAK gondola will culminate Friday with a live webcast of grand opening ceremonies from the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort. Intrawest has been promoting the record breaking
Whole Foods Accepts Dr. Bronner’s Fair Trade Credentials
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps and the Swiss Organic and Fair Trade Certifier IMO have been accepted into Whole Foods Market's Whole Trade Program. The Whole Trade Program is Whole Foods Market's designation of products with the highest degree o
Riddell Files Patent Infringement Action Against Schutt
Riddell, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Schutt Sports, Inc, claiming Schutt has infringed on three different patents arising from Riddell’s helmet and faceguard technologies…
Denver to Host Int’l Sports Convention
The Metro Denver Sports Commission (MDSC) has announced that Denver has been selected to host Sportaccord 2009, the seventh annual International Sports Convention that brings together members of the International Sports Federations, the International Olym
Nikwax Names Personnel for Global Operations
Nikwax Ltd. says it has strengthened its leadership position in the global aftercare industry by making several recent personnel appointments…
Nikwax Hires Two European PR Agencies
Nikwax N.A. President Chas Fisher has accepted the assignment as manager of Nikwax Ltd.'s international marketing and identity team. In his leadership the team has hired Chrissy Dorn of Germany and Stephanie Briggs of Spring PR in the UK to handle p
Boot Barn Acquires Retail Stores in Wyoming and Nevada
Marwit Capital Partners II, L.P. said that Boot Barn Holding Corp. its western footwear and apparel retailer, completed the purchase of 14 retail stores in Wyoming and Nevada from BTWW Retail, L.P…
Rab Moves Operations to Boulder
Rab has moved its sales and marketing operations to Boulder, CO. Owner and President Matt Gowar made the decision to move to Boulder based on his commitment to grow the Rab brand in the North American market. The company has been selling into U.S. special
Survey: A Third of Major Retailers Cut Holiday Ad Spend
One-third (32%) of chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers state that their holiday marketing and advertising budgets have been reduced this season, according to a survey conducted in October by the accounting and consulting firm BDO Sei
Sport and Fitness Top Performing Retail Category Since Cyber Monday
ComScore reported that holiday retail e-commerce through Dec. 5 reached $14.92 billion, essentially the same level compared to the corresponding days last year. For the five days beginning with Dec. 1 (Cyber Monday), the kick-off to the heaviest part of t
Lafuma America Ends FY08 up 24%
Lafuma America Inc ended its fiscal year on Sept. 30th 2008 up 24% compared to 2007. The Outdoor division of the Lafuma brand experienced a strong 26% increase over the year, said the company. The sleeping bags, backpacks and camping furniture categories
Gander Mountain Swings to Third Quarter Profit
Gander Mountain Company reported sales of $269.9 million for the quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008, an increase of 4% over the prior year period. Comparable store sales decreased 6.5%. Net income for the third quarter was $770,000, or 3 cents per share, compared
SGMA Team/Sports Licensing Show Postponed
SGMA and dmg world media announced the postponement of the next SGMA Team Sports Show and the SGMA Sports Licensing Show, tentatively scheduled for June 2009…
Burton Relocates Brands to Vermont
Burton has begun transitioning The Program, which includes snowboard brands Forum, Special Blend and Foursquare, from its Irvine, CA offices to Burton’s Vermont headquarters. The company said the transition will be complete by early February and will allo
