Above the Rim Launches Grant Program
Above the Rim, the basketball brand owned by Collective Brands, announced the launch of the A.T.R. Project (Assisting The Rise), the brand's community-based youth development grant program, and identified the first three organizations that will recei
Colorado Town to Study Potential for Outdoor Recreation Incubator
The City of Glenwood Springs, CO is spending $45,000 to study the feasibility of creating an outdoor recreation incubator in its downtown to help revitalize the city’s core, according to the Glenwood Springs Post Independent newspaper. If created, t
Petzl to Sponsor Ragnar Relay Series
Ragnar Relay Series, the nation's top provider of overnight relay races, announced that Petzl, the manufacturer of headlamps, will be the Official Headlamp of the 2011 Ragnar Relay Series…
Ryka to Debut Kelly Ripa TV Spots
Ryka plans to premiere its first-ever national TV spot with “Live” TV star Kelly Ripa in April as part of a comprehensive spring campaign breaking in time for Mother's Day 2011…
AAFA Appoints New Chairman
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has named Rick Darling as board of directors chairman, replacing Killick Datta…
Woolrich Names Miller to Merchandise Manager Post
Woolrich has tapped Brian Miller to the new position of Merchandise Manager, overseeing the brand's Elite Series Tactical line of garments for military, law enforcement and civilian concealed carry…
Burris Names Hunter Outdoor Communications as PR Agency of Record
The Burris Company has selected Hunter Outdoor Communications (HOC) as its public and media relations agency of record for the North American market…
Fed’s Beige Book Reports Rising Retail Sales, Prices
Retail sales increased across all districts of the Federal Reserve Board based on information collected on or before Feb. 18, according to its latest Beige Book. The report also said retailers and manufacturers were anticipating passing through more cost
Target Sales Rise 2.4% in February on 1.8% Comps Gain
Target Corporation's net retail sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2011 were $4.75 billion, an increase of 2.4% from $4.64 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 27, 2010. On this same basis, February comparable-store sales increased 1.8 percent.
Burris Hires PR Agency
The Burris Company announced that it has selected Hunter Outdoor Communications (HOC) as its public and media relations agency of record for the North American market. The appointment includes the handling of Burris' line of sports optics as well as
Spyder Promotes Two to Manage Supply Chain
Spyder has promoted two internal candidates to manage its growing global production operations. The employees will focus on improving the supply chain system process from the initial stages of manufacturing to timely delivery at retail partner’s do
Trade Groups Push Australia to Abandon Mulesing by 2013
The American Apparel and Footwear Association and Outdoor Industry Association joined four other U.S. trade groups to urge Australia's wool industry to set out a clearer path to finding alternatives to mulesing by 2013. The letter calls on Australia&
ESPN’s Erin Andrews to Deliver Keynote Address at NSGA Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced that ESPN correspondent Erin Andrews will serve as the keynote speaker for the second annual Celebrity Luncheon, to be held at the association's 2011 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit.
Orange 21 Secures Equity Investment
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, announced that on Feb. 28 it entered into a stock purchase agreement and registration rights agreement with Harlingwood (Alpha), LLC…
Ispo China 2011 Sales up 60% at New Venue
Sales of space for the ispo china 11 trade show are up 60% from a year ago at its new venue, the China National Convention Center in Beijing…
