Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor Major League Fishing
Bass Pro Shops and Nitro boats have agreed to become a sponsor of Major League Fishing, the recently formed partnership between Outdoor Channel and 24 of the world's best anglers…
The North Face Honors Gazelle Sports of Michigan
The North Face has named Gazelle Sports of Western Michigan the winner of The North Face Explore Fund Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor ex
California Sees Signs of Slowing Tourism
Travel trends remained largely positive in California in September and October, although the pace of growth slowed somewhat. One forecast sees growth rates dropping by half next year…
Jansport Appoints Chris Speak as Director of Sales
JanSport has hired Chris Speak as director of sales. Most recently, he served as global sales director for Vasque and Irish Setter at Red Wing Shoe Co. and brings nearly 20 years of experience to JanSport. Speak also has a long history with the JanSport b
Point6 Adopts Enciel for First Line of Truly White Socks
Point6 said it will use Enciel, a new type of truly white merino wool created by The Merino Company, in a new line of socks. Enciel has achieved a level of white, whiter than optically white cotton that does not fade in sunlight and laundering and will a
L-R-G Announces Licensing Agreement for Footwear
Lifted Research Group, widely known as L-R-G, announced a partnership with Clean Plate Club (CPC) to design and market footwear collections under the L-R-G brand name. Under the terms of the licensing agreement, the footwear collections will be sold in L-
MLB Becomes First Major Professional Sports League to Implement Media Dress Code
Major League Baseball (MLB) created and passed a dress code for members of the media on Tuesday, putting the guidelines in writing on Dec. 6, the second day of the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The guidelines are the first of its kind among the four major N
Adidas Announces Multiplatform Rugby Partnership
Adidas announced a multiplatform partnership agreement with USA Sevens LLC, the owner and operator of premier rugby tournaments in North America, and its rugby combine and recruitment company, American Rugby Management Group (ARMG)…
Study Finds Benefit for Mandatory Gym Classes
State and school district-level policies mandating minimum requirements for in-school physical education and recess time are associated with increased odds of schools in those states and districts meeting physical activity recommendations for students, ac
RECALL: Keds Girls Shoes
About 45,000 Keds “Know It All” Girls' Shoe are being recalled. Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard. Collective Brands has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened
Patagonia To Open Second Chicago Store
Patagonia plans to open its first store in Gold Coast, a historic district located north of downtown Chicago. Patagonia operates 27 stores nationwide, including a store at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago…
Jaco Announces NFL’s Jonathan Vilma as New Brand Ambassador
Jonathan Vilma, linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, has joined Jaco, the performance sports brand, as its newest brand ambassador…
Kahl and Partners Resigns Asolo Account
Kahl & Partners has resigned as sales representatives for Asolo in the states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. While the agency has been rep of record since 1999, Doug Kahl’s relationship with the brand dates back 21 years…
Target Says November Comps Disappoint at 3.0 Percent
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 26 were $6.19 billion, an increase of 3.0 percent from $6.01 million for the four weeks ended Nov. 27, 2010. On this same basis, November comparable-store sales increased
Saks Reports November Comp Sales Up 9.3 Percent
Retailer Saks Incorporated reported that owned sales totaled $277.1 million for the four weeks ended Nov. 26, compared to $254.9 million for the four weeks ended Nov. 27, 2010, an 8.7% increase. Comparable store sales increased 9.3% for the month…
