Shopko Completes Conversion Of All Pamida Stores
Shopko announced today it has completed the conversion of 163 Pamida stores making it one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities. It was a year ago this month that Shopko and Pamida first announced their intent to
RECALL: 9,600 Columbia Omni-Heat Jackets
Columbia Sportswear is recalling about 9,600 of its 2012 Omni-Heat heated jackets in the United States and 640 in Canada because the heated inner wrist cuff can overheat and pose a burn hazard…
Callaway’s Revenues Slump in Q4
Callaway Golf Co. reported revenues slid 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter, to $118 million. The operating loss grew to $71 million from $50 million a year earlier but were in line with prior guidance. Callaway estimates full year 2013 net sales of appro
Coleman to Outsource Most of Its U.S. Consumer Services
The Coleman Co. is outsourcing most of its U.S. consumer service operations, which are now conducted in-house at the company’s facilities in Wichita, KS, according to a report in the Wichita Business Journal…
Spyder Elevates Collier to SVP of Product and Design
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has promoted J.J. Collier to senior vice president of product and design. In his new role, Collier will establish and execute the vision for the leading concept, design, and finishing for the skiwear and premium lifestyle appare
China’s JoyandMario to Enter U.S.
Joy&Mario Footwear Inc will make its debut in the U.S. market with its Joy&Mario and J&M Footwear lines. A subsidiary of JiYou Shoe Company, China's leading canvas shoe manufacturer, Joy&Mario Footwear Inc plans to enter the Los Angeles, San Francisc
Timberland Helps Haiti Plant 2 Million Trees, and Counting
Three years after committing to plant 5 million trees in five years, Timberland shared progress of improved environmental, economic and social conditions in the rural region near Gonaives, Haiti. In partnership with a local non-governmental organization,
Castrol Launches Castrol U.S. Soccer Index
Castrol will expand the Castrol Index – a rankings system for men's professional soccer – to the U.S. Soccer Federation for the Men's National Team ahead of the team's Jan. 29 match against Canada in Houston, TX to open 2013…
Academy Sports + Outdoors to Hold Super Bowl Parties al New Orleans Store
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a celebrity athlete lineup for its five-day “Party for the People” at local New Orleans stores Academy's “Party for the People” takes place Tues., Jan. 29 through Sat., Feb. 2…
Skechers’ Super Bowl Ad Features Joe Montana/Ronnie Lott
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the company’s second commercial airing Super Bowl weekend will feature Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott. Premiering Saturday, February 2 on ESPN2’s College All-Star Chal
R.L. Winston Rod Co. Appoints VP Sales/Marketing
The R.L. Winston Rod Company said David Heller has joined the company as VP of sales & marketing…
NOCSAE Poised to Award $2 Million in Grants to Research Concussion Protection
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) could fund new and ongoing concussion and head injury research grants totaling more than $2 million at its winter meeting, which starts this week…
Lafuma Group Finds Swiss Backer, Plans Stock Offering
Calida Group is acquiring a strategic stake in Lafuma Group, the French company that owns the Lafuma, Millet and Eider outdoor brands and the Oxbow board sports brand.
Brooks’ Momentum Accelerates
With revenues surging 43 percent in 2012 to crack $400 million for the first time and future orders ahead 31 percent, Brooks Sports is feeling no slowdown in the running category. At a breakfast meeting with journalists held last week at the Outdoor Retai
Woolrich Increases Committment to U.S. Manufacturing
Woolrich has expanded its commitment around supporting U.S. manufacturing. Among the apparel manufacturer's goals will be to increase the yardage of wool produced in its woolen mill by 50 percent in 2013 and ensuring that more than 50 percent of Wool
