Second Quarter Outdoor Sales and Profits Surge
<p>Outdoor and active lifestyle retailers and vendors continued to report solid increases in both sales and profits in the second fiscal quarter of 2010…</p>
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Hi-Tec Sports and Magnum Form Separate Management Teams
<p>Hi-Tec Sports and its sister brand, Magnum USA, announced the official transition into two separate companies. Since the inception of Magnum USA in 1982, the brands have functioned as one corporation with shared assets…</p>
Outdoor Nation Report Sent to Obama Administration
<p>The Outdoor Foundation urged the federal government to engage youth and schools more and increase green spaces in urban neighborhoods in a report it submitted Wednesday to the Obama Administration. ..</p>
Backcountry.com to Carry Ads on its Website
<p>Backcountry.com said it will be making display advertising space available on its website, becoming the first specialty outdoor online store to run ads. The program is available first to Backcountry.com's vendors and partners, but will open it up to </p>
REI to Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple
<p>Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open its first New York City location in the fall of 2011. The 39,000 square-foot, three-level store will be located in the historic Puck Building at the corner of East Houston and Lafayette in the SoHo district…</p>
Sterling Shoes Appoints New President and CEO
<p>The Board of Directors of Sterling Shoes Inc. has appointed David Alves as President and CEO of Sterling Shoes Inc. effective Nov. 17, 2010. Alves will also be appointed as a Director of the Company effective Nov. 17, 2010…</p>
Rox Volleyball Inks Endorsement Deal With Destinee Hooker
<p>Rox Volleyball has signed Destinee Hooker to a multi-year endorsement contract. Fresh off her gold medal win at the FIVB World Grand Prix in Ningbo, Hooker recently dominated in China where she led the US team in kills during the tournament… </p>
Ibex Opens Boston Location
<p>Ibex Outdoor Clothing has opened its first brick and mortar store in the Back Bay area of Boston. The new 1,000-square-foot store opened on historic Newbury Street will be run by a former Lululemon manager… </p>
Retailer Attendance Climbs 10% at Surf Expo
<p>Surf Expo's September 2010 show saw a 10% increase in retailer attendance. Over its three-day, September 10-12 run at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Surf Expo hosted more than 5,400 buyers and tallied more than 1,700 booths…</p>
IStores Acquires Outrageous Ventures
<p>IStores Inc., the owner of paintball e-tailer Xtremez, has acquired Outrageous Ventures Inc., the owner of PrankPlace.com, a novelty and gag gift retailer…</p>
Zoggs CEO Joins Black Leisure’s Board
<p>Zoggs International CEO Mark Hammersley has joined outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure as a non-executive director…</p>
Iconix in Talks to Buy Kenneth Cole
<p>Iconix Brand Group is in talks to acquire Kenneth Cole, according to a report in Bloomberg. Neil Cole, Iconix's CEO, is the brother Kenneth Cole…</p>
Outdoor Industry Eco Index Pilot Program Officially Launched
<p>The outdoor recreation industry environmental assessment tool, the Eco Index, has officially been launched. Its meant to provide brands and retailers of apparel, footwear and gear a way to benchmark and measure the footprint of their products…</p>
TORSPO Hockey Appoints Director of Pro Services
<p>Torspo Hockey International, Inc. appointed Jason of “Bear” Berrett of Denver as director of pro services…</p>
Sof Sole Launches New Brand Website
<p>Sof Sole re-launched www.sofsole.com. The updated website eases navigation, helps consumers educate themselves about technical features, and integrates Sof Sole's social media platforms…</p>
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