Timberland Plots Aggressive Expansion in China
According to China Daily, Timberland plans to open 40 to 50 stores in China annually over the next five years while upgrading and expanding some of its existing stores. After launching in the Chinese mainland six years ago, Timberland now has 150 outlets
Arc’teryx Announces Reopening of Montreal Brand Store
Arc’teryx Equipment Inc., of North Vancouver, BC said its Montreal brand store, newly renovated, will be reopening this Saturday Sept. 22, 2012. Sister company Salomon in also opening the first Salomon Store in Montreal, directly adjacent to the new
VF Targets $1.1 Billion in Revenue Growth in Its Asia Pacific Business over the Next Five Years
VF Corporation (VFC) announced details on its goal to add $1.1 billion in revenues to its Asia Pacific business over the next five years. At an investor meeting held in Shanghai, China, the company discussed its strategic plans to reach $2.0 billion in re
Laird Hamilton Partners with Nidecker to Launch SUP Brand
Laird Hamilton and Nidecker have partnered to develop stand up paddle boards, including a new brand: Laird StandUp…
Bauer Appoints Bernard McDonell as Chairman
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. announced the board of directors has unanimously appointed Bernard McDonell as chairman, effective immediately. McDonell replaces W. Graeme Roustan, who resigned…
Umbro Canada Appoints Quebec Sales Representative
R.M.P. Athletic Locker Ltd and Umbro Canada have added MLS and Canadian National Team veteran Greg Sutton to their sales team. Based in Montreal, Sutton will be responsible for sales and club business in the Quebec Territory and will help to solidify Umbr
Dick’s SG to Open Six Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods announced grand opening celebration events for six new locations. The stores will open in Midvale, UT; Commack, NY; Visalia, CA; Orem, UT; Greenville, NC; and West Nyack, NY…
Skullcandy Taps Vizio Exec as New SVP and CFO
Skullcandy, Inc. appointed Kyle B. Wescoat as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 1, 2012. Wescoat joined the company from Vizio, Inc, where he served as vice president and CFO, but he has held senior posiitons at Vans, Chero
Report: Sports Direct Leads Bidders for JJB Sports
Sports Direct is believed to be close to arranging to buy the most profitable stores from JJB under a controversial “pre-pack” administration, according to reports in the U.K. press. JJB Sports put itself up for sale at the end of last month as it sits on
Strong BTS Sales Boost Retail CFO’s Expectations
Following a better-than-expected back-to-school season, retail CFOs expect a 4.5 percent increase in total 2012 sales, according to a new survey from BDO USA, LLP. While 57 percent of surveyed executives expect to see stagnant economic conditions continu
The North Face Accepting Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face has begun accepting applications for the second cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $140,000 in micro-grants of up to $2,500 to support non-profit organizations that are connecting youth to the outdoors..
Rocky Brands Expands Into Outdoor Adventure Market
Rocky Brands, Inc. has added two collections expanding the company's footprint into the outdoor adventure market and creating a new footwear option for healthcare professionals…
Templin Leaves VF Outdoor to Take COO/CFO Post at Eddie Bauer
Dan Templin, who played an instrumental role in building VF Outdoor into an 11-brand, multi-billion dollar global juggernaut through a series of acquisitions, has accepted the position of chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Eddie Bauer
Cornell U. Cuts Adidas Ties Over Labor Issues
Cornell became the first university to sever its licensing contract with Adidas over recent allegations of labor abuses. Last Thursday, President David Skorton sent a letter to Adidas Team, Inc., stating that due to the company’s refusal to give sev
Vasque is Official Footwear Sponsor of the U.S. National Snowshoe Team
Vasque announced its sponsorship of the 2012 – 2013 U.S. National Snowshoe Team…
