Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores Sales Inch up in June
Retail sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores reached $7.50 billion in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 0.7 percent from May and 3.4 percent from June 2012, according to advance estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. For the second qua
Altamont Capital Partners Agree to Acquire Dakine
Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Dakine, the action sports and outdoor accessories and apparel company, from Billabong International Limited (Billabong)…
Timbuk2 Consolidates Ownership, Raises New Capital
An investment group led by former Timberland COO Ken Pucker has joined with management at Timbuk2 to acquire a a controlling stake in Timbuk2 from affiliates of VMG Partners and other owners. The transaction consolidated ownership of Timbuk2, while also
ICAST Closes 2013 Show
Approximately 9,500 representatives from the global fishing industry were in attendance at the 56th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA). Held July 9-12 at t
Shimano Streamlines Distribution to Better Serve IBDs
Shimano American Corp. and Shimano Canada Ltd. have restructured North American distribution towards a more dealer direct service model that aims in part to boost support for the independent bicycle dealer channel…
Leatherman Names Rivera President of Leatherman Tool
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. has named long-time employee Benjamin Rivera as president of Leatherman Tool. Rivera, who helped create the company's multi-tool line, will report to company CEO, Jake Nichol. Rakesh Sridharan will continue in his role as
Columbia Sportswear Names Hopcus SVP of North American Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Russ Hopcus as senior vice president of North American sales, a newly created position that will report directly to president and CEO Tim Boyle starting July 29. Since 2010, Hopcus has served as vice president of glob
Delta Apparel Consolidates U.S. Screen Print Operations
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M. J. Soffe, announced plans to consolidate its domestic screen print operations as part of its continued focus on more efficient manufacturing and distribution strategies. The consolidation will result in the closing of
SIA Nordic Demo to Return a Two-Day Format
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, on Tuesday gathered members of the Nordic community for their annual Nordic Committee Meeting in Manchester, NH. After reviewing the pros and cons of sev
Mavic Announces Internal Personnel Improvements
Mavic, Inc. said Larry Burke, most recently national sales manager and acting/interim general manager, has committed to leading Mavic's strategically important O.E.M. business and national accounts. His new title is sales manager OEM and national acc
Northside Unveils New Branding
Northside, the outdoor footwear brand, announced a reinvestment in retail-focused initiatives in an effort to better support its dealers and strengthen the brand’s retail presence, including an “Just for Fun.”…
Vans Updates Plans for First U.S. Open Of Surfing
For its first year as title sponsor of the highly anticipated Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Vans will be presenting the Van Doren Village, featuring the world’s largest photo booth, a Vans Custom Culture DIY art exhibit, and the Van D
Zumiez Sees Slight June Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013 increased 14.5 percent to $58.8 million, compared to $51.3 million for the five-week period ended June 30…
Big City Mountaineers Welcomes Three New Directors
Big City Mountaineers recently elected three veterans of the outdoor industry to its Board of Directors: Angela Chen from The North Face, Chip Coe from Chaco and Mike Wallenfels from Timbuk2…
Merrell Partners with Running Technique Expert Jay Dicharry
Merrell said it has formed a partnership with Jay Dicharry, physical therapist at Rebound Physical Therapy in Bend, OR and a leading expert in biomechanical analysis…
