Retail Industry Adds 43,600 Jobs in August
The National Retail Federation (NRF) calculated retail industry job gains at 43,600 in August, with marked increases in clothing, general merchandise and electronics stores…
Golf Rounds Played Dip in July
According to Gold Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 1.1 percent during July compared to July 2012. Public access play was down 0.2 percent and private course activity was down 5.2 percent…
Alliant Techsystems to Acquire Bushnell Group
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), the world’s largest ammunition maker, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc., the maker of of branded sports optics, outdoor accessories and performance eyewear. Under the t
Polar Bottles Adds Two More Employees
Polar Bottle has hired two new full-time employees and promoted one current production team member — rounding out the company’s busy season with a total of five new hires and two company promotions so far this year…
OIA Social Responsibility TookKit Available Online
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Working Group (SWG) released the first of a three-part updated Social Responsibility Toolkit, designed to help brands and suppliers start and improve their social responsibility programs…
Report: Women Fishing More
According to the 2013 Special Report on Fishing and Boating, 41 percent of the nation's first-time fishing participants are female, and 46 percent of women are interested in trying the sport. The research, published by the Recreational Boating & Fish
Telluride Venture Accelerator Taking Applications from Outdoor Startups
The Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) is accepting applications for its second annual fund raising competition from entrepreneurs in the areas of natural and organic products; health and healthy living; tourism; recreation; outdoor products…
Teva Partners With Mammoth Mountain Bike Park
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Mammoth Mountain in support of its summer bike program. When it comes to accessibility in So Cal…
Smack Sportswear Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Smack Sportswear, the maker of athletic apparel primarily focused on volleyball, announced its Kickstarter campaign to support the launch of a new line of performance apparel infused with Aqua-Metals technology from Phiten, the maker of the titanium neckl
NFL, Under Armour and GE Invite Innovators to Compete for $10 Million in Head Health Grants
The NFL, Under Armour and GE launched Head Health Challenge II an open innovation challenge to award up to $10 million for new innovations and materials that can protect the brain from traumatic injury and for new tools for tracking head impacts in real t
Prince to Expand in Canada
Prince Global Sports announced that the Prince brand will be launched into the Canadian market through a strategic alliance with The Lalonde Group. Based in Guelph, Ontario and operating as a direct sales and marketing operation under Prince Global Sport
Dunham’s Sports to Open Sixth Store in Tennessee
Dunham’s Sports announced plans for its grand opening at the Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland, TN…
Skora Expands International Distribution
Skora, Inc., the running footwear brand, announced the expansion of its international distribution into the European, Russian, Scandinavian and Asian markets…
REI’s New CEO Brings Impressive Retailing and Sourcing Credentials
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) named a former executive of The Limited and Coach Inc. and a member of the board of directors at Lululemon Athletica Inc. as its next president and CEO…
Shoe Carnival’s Q2 Earnings Double
Shoe Carnival reported second-quarter earnings that doubled year-ago results but followed several other retailers in issuing a cautious outlook for the current quarter…
