Hi-Tec Crowned U.K.’S Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year
Hi-Tec was named outdoor footwear brand of the year at the UK Industry Footwear Awards this week. The awards seek to recognise those in the industry who display innovation and forward thinking, alongside traditional sales and business acumen…
J.C. Penney Seeks Court Approval for Aspen Boot Label
J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has asked a federal court in its home state of Texas for a declaratory ruling on whether a style of weather-resistant boots that it recently started selling can continue to be called “Aspen” for certain labeling and packaging purposes
Diamondback Road Trip Aims to Engage Dealers and Consumers
Diamondback Bicycles launched a comprehensive retailer outreach and demo bike program designed to help grow brand awareness throughout the U.S. for 2013…
Beach Sports Network to Air Disc Golf Tournaments
The Beach Sports Network has partnered with the Professional Disc Golf Association in a bid to extend its reach. Adding disc golf will increase the network's television production schedule to 20 shows, as well as expand their future distribution to a
Reservations Spike at Western Mountain Resorts
As the economy improved and snow piled up at many western resorts during January, so did actual occupancy and reservations for the coming six months according to the most recent data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). The number of
Black Diamond Names Interim CFO to Succeed Departing Peay
Black Diamond, Inc. is expected to appoint Aaron Kuehne to interim chief financial officer, effective March 15, 2013 to succeed Robert Peay, who has tendered his resignation from the position as CFO to pursue personal interests. A 16-year veteran of Black
Jarden Corp. Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split
Jarden Corporation's board of directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock. Stockholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2013 will receive one additional share of Jarden common stock for every two
Invista’s Fires Up New Nylon Salt Plant in Rozenburg
Invista started production at its new, nylon salt plant, an expansion of the company’s polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands. The plant produces polymers used in functional activewear for hiking, cycling and running and other applications..
Sanuk Promotes Surf Musician Film
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, released the world premiere of 'Sherm's in the Band,' featuring surf-musician Donavon Frankenreiter on his European “Start Livin” tour. Directed by Steve Sherman, the exclusive short film offers a
Cleveland Golf/Srixo Appoints VP, Business Developmentl, U.S.
Cleveland Golf/Srixon is pleased to announce that Scott Carlyle has been named Vice President of Business Development for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A…
Gander Mountain to Open Gun Firearms Super Center in Ohio Feb. 15.
Gander Mountain will open its first “Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center” in Ohio in Reynoldsville Feb. 15. The new concept specialty store will feature thousands of new and used firearms of all kinds, and the industry’s best selection of
Austin Canoe and Kayak Ends 2012 in Growth Mode
Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC, surpassed several milestones in 2012 with the expansion of staffing, business facilities, an additional storefront, as well as an increased online presence.
February Container Imports to Surge in Wake of Tentative Labor Deal
With a tentative contract deal reached with East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers but a key West Coast agreement unsettled, import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in February over the sam
Nike to Sponsor Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers confirmed a new partnership that will see the club’s kit sponsorship move from Umbro to the Nike brand from the start of the 2013-14 season…
Payless ShoeSource Seeks $175 Million Term Loan
Payless ShoeSource Inc. is seeking a $175 million add-on term loan to fund a dividend to shareholders, a person with knowledge of the transaction told Bloomberg News…
