Naperville Running Takes Best Running Store
Naperville Running Company in Illinois took home first place in 2013's 50 Best Running Stores in America contest, sponsored by Competitor magazine. The three runner-ups were Red Coyote Running and Fitness in Oklahoma City, OK; Rush Running Company in
Women’s Powers PacSun’s Seventh Straight Quarter of Positive Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported sales from continuing operation, gross margins and operating income declined in the third quarter, as another quarter of comparable store sales growth could not offset the impact of a shift in the retail calend
Genesco Trims Outlook, Q3 Profit Slips
Genesco Inc. reported adjusted earnings fell slightly due to operating earnings slides at Journeys, Lids and Schuch. Although earnings came in line with expectations and better than Wall Street’s targets, Genesco slightly lowered its full-year outlo
Johnson Outdoor’s Says Fiscal 2013 Operating Profits Hit 20-plus Year High
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit growth in operating profit on higher revenue, and a 90 percent improvement in net income year-over-year for fiscal year ended Sept. 27…
Adidas Outdoor Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Adidas Outdoor has begun accepting nominations for the fourth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, which recognize individuals, groups and companies for extraordinary work encouraging others to participate in outdoor activities. The awards will be presente
Gibbons Slacklines USA Names VP of Sales
Gibbon Slacklines USA has hired Derick Cole as the new vice president of sales. Cole is leading the sales efforts in all channels including retail, event sponsorship, park design and installation…
Sports Afield Announces New Outdoor Apparel Line
Sports Afield announces the launch of a new line of Sports Afield-branded outdoor apparel designed and manufactured by Washington-based Guide's Choice Outdoor Sportswear…
Backcountry Enters European Market with Acquisition of Bergefreunde.de
Backcountry entered the European outdoor market by acquiring Bergfreunde.de, which it described as the leading e-commerce company for outdoor enthusiasts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland…
Golf Rounds Pick Up in October
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played during October were up 3.7 percent compared to October 2012. YTD rounds played are down 4.4 percent…
Stuart Weitzman Announces New Global President
Stuart Weitzman Holdings, LLC announced that Francois Kress has joined as global president…
Adidas Signs Kanye West
Adidas confirmed that it had signed an endorsement deal with rapper Kanye West. West had been with Nike…
Skiing History Website Launched
The International Skiing History Association (ISHA) recently launched a newly redesigned website, www.skiinghistory.org. The new site enables skiings fans to read articles, conduct research, watch videos, view vintage ski art and obtain or renew membershi
Rack Room Shoes, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Plots Accelerated Growth
Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse will increase their number of stores and sales at an accelerated pace beginning in 2014. In preparation for this goal, the company has hired Kirk Light as real estate director for Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse
PS Brands Partners to Make High Sierra Socks
Samsonite LLC has signed a new multi-year license agreement with U.S-based PS Brands for the company to produce High Sierra casual, outdoor and performance socks in the North American market…
Shoe Carnival Says Strong November Boosted Q3 Results
Shoe Carnival, Inc. said comparable store sales surged 7.8 percent in November as seasonable weather fueled boost sales and Thanksgiving promotions more than offset a soft September. The retailer said it expects comparable store sales to grow in the 4 to
