Jarden to Split CEO and Chairman Position
Jarden Corporation, which owns the K2, Marmot, Rawlings, Shakespeare, Vokl and other outdoor brands, will split the chairman and chief executive officer roles following its 2011 annual meeting in May in a move that will put current COO James Lillie in cha
PacSun Reports Q4 to-date Comps Up 7%
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported quarter-to-date same-store sales through Jan. 1, 2011 declined 7%. The company's fourth quarter and fiscal year ends on Jan. 29, 2011…
Ross Stores Sees 4% December Comp Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 1, 2011 increased 8% to $1.008 billion from $934 million for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010. Same store sales for the month rose 4% on top of a 12% gain in the prior year…
Report: NBA Star Nash Dumps Nike for Chinese Brand
Phoenix Suns star guard Steve Nash has dropped Nike in favor of an endorsement deal with Chinese manufacturer Luyou, according to several sources, including CounterKicks, a website that touts itself as an “inside information” footwear intelligence resourc
Canada to Lower Exercise Guidelines
Recommendations for the amount of time Canadians spend exercising are about to be simplified and, in some cases, reduced. The amount of time adults are advised to spend being physically active will be lowered to at least 2.5 hours a week from about 30 to
Reebok Extends National Lacrosse League Sponsorship
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced a multi-year extension of their exclusive equipment, footwear and apparel partnership with Reebok. Under the extension, Reebok will remain the official equipment, apparel, uniform and footwear provider of the N
LaserMax Names Haase VP of Sales and Marketing
LaserMax, Inc. has brought Eric Haase onboard as the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing. His primary responsibilities will consist of overseeing all aspects of sales management, opening and securing new sales channels, while reinforcing the marketing
Gramicci Sponsors College Bouldering Team
Gramicci said it was sponsoring a climbing team at Weber State in Utah as part of a new initiative that will include climbing sponsorships, events and new marketing incentives designed to reinforce the brand's historic ties with the climbing communit
Nike Reuses Old Magazines To Create Sneakers
Nike has introduced a new collection, called the Nike Sportswear Women's Premium Print Pack, made from recycled magazines…
Mountainsmith Promotes Getzel to Director of Sales and Marketing
Jay Getzel has been promoted to the new position of director of sales and marketing for Mountainsmith, where he will now lead the company’s U.S. and international global growth and expansion efforts in addition to day-to-day management of sales and
Delta Apparel to License Salt Life
Delta Apparel, Inc. entered into a new licensing agreement as an exclusive marketer of Salt Life, maker of beach lifestyle apparel and accessories…
Crocs CFO Joins Orbitz
Crocs Inc.'s chief financial officer Russ Hammer has joined travel site Orbitz Worldwide Inc. as its CFO. On Dec. 22, Crocs said Hammer would resign effective Dec. 31, to join an unidentified Chicago-based publicly traded company…
November Golf Rounds Down 11%
According to Golf Datatech, rounds for the U.S. were down 10.7% in Nov. 2010 compared to Nov. 2009 and down 2.3% on a YTD basis. Public access play was down 10.7% for the month year-over-year and private course activity was down 10.8%…
Crocs Pays $230,000 to Settle EPA Cases
Crocs, Inc. has agreed to remove language on product packaging and pay $230,000 to resolve cases involving unsubstantiated antimicrobial claims for several types of its shoes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Consumer Confidence Retreats in December
The national Consumer Confidence Index fell to 52.5 in December, down from 54.3 in November, the Conference Board said. The loss of confidence is at odds with a report from the University of Michigan that showed sentiment improved to a six- month high in
