Foot Locker’s Ken Hicks Goes One-on-One with Sports Executive Weekly
At its annual investors meeting in March, Foot Locker Inc. revealed several strategies to accelerate its growth as part of a five-year goal of reaching $7.5 billion in sales by 2016. In 2011, Foot Locker’s revenues reached $5.6 billion.
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Trek Recycles 70,000 Pounds of Carbon Fiber
One year after piloting the bike industry’s first carbon fiber recycling program, Trek Bicycle, in partnership with Materials Innovation Technologies, has recycled over 70,000 lbs. of carbon fiber from its domestic manufacturing facility in Waterlo
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening for St. Joseph, MO Store
Dick's Sporting Goods said its store in St. Joseph, MO, will open its doors on Wednesday, April 25 and begin the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 27…
Golfsmith Opens Stores in Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver
Golfsmith has opened three new stores in Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver as part of an aggressive expansion that includes 10 new locations in 2012. Additionally, the golf retailer will relocate four stores to its Xtreme model…
Sen. Shaheen, Rep. Reichert Honored by Outdoor Industry
A Democrat from New Hampshire and a Republican from Washington were honored in Washington D.C. last week with the Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their work defending federal conservation programs and proposing reforms that would reduce tariffs o
NRI Distribution to Open Vancouver Facility This Summer
NRI Distribution Inc. expects to move into a 145,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in the Greater Vancouver, BC area to serve it clients in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries…
Wolverine Forms Joint Venture In Colombia
Wolverine Worldwide and Forus SA announced the formation of a new joint venture, Lifestyle Brands of Colombia, to market footwear in Colombia. This joint venture will be granted the long-term distribution rights to market some of Wolverine's most sig
RFU Signs Four-Year Apparel Deal with Tri Distribution
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced a new four-year apparel deal with Tri Distribution. Under terms of the agreement, Tri Distribution will develop a range of England Rugby branded apparel…
New Athletic Outdoor Shoe for Kids Buoys Fall Orders at Rocky Brands
Rocky Brands Inc. said fall pre-books for its outdoor and hunting boots are running 5 percent ahead of a year ago despite the mild winter season thanks to new product offerings such as the athletic-inspired Rocky Athletic Mobility product line…
High Sierra Sport Co. Names Sourcing and Creative Chiefs
High Sierra Sport Company promoted Jack Rohrbach to the position of vice president of global sourcing and appointed Kurt Moriwaki as creative director…
OIA Honors Members of Congress for Supporting Outdoor Recreation Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented the 2012 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Wednesday to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8). OIA recognizes members of Congress and administration officials for their leadership in sup
Nike Turns To Twitter for Future Limited Edition Shoe Launches
In an effort to reduce the frenzy generated by the release of its latest shoes, Nike has discontinued midnight launch events and asked consumers to reserve products via Twitter. Prior to release, Twitter accounts for specific Nike stores will notify follo
Bell Hires BMX Rider Cooke as Sports Marketing and Events Manager
Bell has hired former pro BMX rider Allan Cooke as sports marketing and event manager. Cooke¡¯s duties include the identification, management and activation of Bell¡¯s roster of bicycle athletes, the management of Bell¡¯s event presence, and providing mar
Waboba USA Hires Marketing and Sales Director
Waboba USA has named Jordan Sullivan as director of marketing and sales manager…
Billabong Sells Off Major Stake in Nixon
Billabong has completed the partial sale of Nixon, the watches and accessories brand, to Trilantic Capital Partners (TCP) for $285 million. As part of a new joint venture, Billabong and Trilantic Capital Partners (TCP) will each…
