Tracksmith Closes $4.1 Million Series A Funding
Tracksmith, the Boston-based run apparel startup, closed a $4.1 million Series A round funding with Pentland Group, the U.K.-based brand management and retail group…
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Celebration in Chicago
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its 26th store in Illinois and 625th store nationwide on Friday, August 28 in Lincoln Park in Chicago…
Coleman Seeks to Expand Production at PFD Facility
The Coleman Company Inc. has applied for additional production authority for its facility in Sauk Rapids, MN, where it produces personal flotation devices and cushions…
Patagonia Halts Wool Purchases, Vows to Rebuild Supply Chain
Patagonia terminated its relationship with an Argentine wool supplier late Monday and said it would stop buying wool entirely until it can rebuild a supply chain that ensures humane treatment of sheep. The Ventura, CA-based company said it terminated its
Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Revenues Slide
Phoenix Footwear Group Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales from continuing operations for the second quarter increased 4.3 percent to $5.6 million. Net sales for the period decreased 5.0 percent…
L.A. Gear Moves into Children’s Footwear Category
L.A. Gear announced the launch of its Kid's category and kicks off with two styles dubbed the Liquid Gold L.A. Lights and Liquid Berry L.A. Lights. The collection will be initially available at select Shiekh Shoes locations…
Report: Adidas Lands NHL Jersey Contract
Adidas will take over the NHL's uniform provider from sister company, Reebok, starting in the 2016-17 season, according to Canada's TSN.ca. The long-term deal is expected to be finalized in September…
Crosman Corp. Backs Air Gun Shooting Competition
Crosman Corporation has partnered with the American Airgun Field Target Association (AAFTA) to create the Crosman National Field Target Series, which will kick off this..
FishAmerica Donates $10,000 to Protect Flounder Fisheries
The FishAmerica Foundation has awarded $10,000 to the Save the Summer Flounder Fishery Fund (SSFFF), a non-profit dedicated to improving fishing access to summer flounder…
Western Mountain Resorts Summer Occupancy up 8 Percent
DestiMetrics reports that data through July 31 shows occupancy is up an aggregated eight percent for the months of May through October at 19 western mountain destination resorts it monitors…
Zulily to be Acquired by Liberty Interactive
Liberty Interactive Corporation, which sold Backcountry.com to a private equity group for $350 million in July, has agreed to acquire Zulily…
Cabela’s Merchandizing Chief Departing
Cabela’s Incorporated's top merchandiser is transitioning to a consulting role, the retailer announced Aug. 17…
REI Opens Grant Program to Public
REI has opened its annual process for awarding grants to non-profit trail building and maintenance organizations to the public for the first time…
Animas EPA Spill Stifles Regional Paddlesports
The EPA Gold King Mine spill August 5 that turned the Animas River in southwestern Colorado yellow for two days had an immediate impact on paddle sport sales according to Tony Miely, owner of 4Corners Riversports in Durango, CO…
FGL Sports Q2 Comps Get Life from Hockey and Outdoor Banners
FGL Sports' same-store sales grew 4.8 percent in its fiscal second quarter as its Pro Hockey Life and Atmosphere outdoor stores chipped in with strong comparable store sales growth on top of another strong performance from its flagship Sport Check ch
