South Bend SG Signs Licensing Deal for River Monsters
South Bend Sporting Goods, based in Northbrook, IL, has signed a North American-based licensing deal with Discovery Communications for a line of fishing equipment and accessories based upon the popular Animal Planet television program, “River Monsters,”..
Adidas Backs Venture Capital Firm
Adidas Group has reached an arrangement to fully back Hydra Ventures, a new venture capital firm based in the Netherlands that will create and develop new consumer brands in the apparel, footwear and sports related areas. Hydra Ventures' full backing
Grassroots Members Honor Rock/Creek at Early Show
Rock Creek Outfitters of Chattanooga, TN was voted best retailer at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance 11th annual Early Show, which was held in Ogden Utah from June 13-17. With 42 outdoor manufacturers, nine service vendors and 38 retail members at the show
June Retail Comps Outpace Forecasts on Heavy Promotional Activity
Heavy and frequent discounting lured customers into major retail outlets during June, prompting bargain-hunters to open their wallets and purses and drive the overall market far past analysts’ expectations…
Skullcandy, Inc. Sets IPO Range and Share Offering
In a sign that initial public offering plans at Skullcandy are progressing, the maker of audio headphones and accessories targeting the action sports and outdoor lifestyle space indicated that it plans to sell 8.33 million shares in its IPO at between $17
House Appropriations Committee Poised to Slash LWCF Appropriation by 80 Percent
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee could vote as early as Tuesday on a bill that would slash federal spending on the Land and Water Conservation Fund by 80 percent from Fiscal 2011 levels…
CamelBak Hires Operations Manager
CamelBak has hired Hugh Ewing as sales and operations manager. His previous positions include stints at Gregory Mountain Products, Streamworks, and ExOfficio…
Nine West Inks Licensing Agreement for Sneakers
The Jones Group entered into an exclusive, world-wide license agreement with Philip Simon Brands Group, Inc. (PSBG) for the creation, production, marketing and global distribution of a fashion sneaker collection under the Nine West brand…
Primaloft Hires Engineer to Drive Yarn Development
Primaloft has hired Bob Dempsey as lead product development engineer for it's yarn division. Dempsey will use his 18 years of experience to refine Primaloft's proprietary yarn blends through the integration of new materials. This will include wo
Levi’s Introduces Men’s Commuter Cycling Products
The Levi's brand introduced Commuter by Levi's – clothing designed and optimized specifically for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist. The apparel line will be available at independent bike shops in major cities, Levi's Stores and Urban
Bushnell Outdoor Forms Eyewear Division
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics, outdoor accessories and premium eyewear, announced the creation of the Bushnell Eyewear Division, a new segment of the company that will oversee the Bollé, Bollé Safety, Cébé and Serengeti eyewear bra
SGMA Congratulates Abby Wambach/U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
The SGMA congratulated Abby Wambach, a 2009 SGMA National Health Through Fitness Day Participant, and all her teammates on the U.S. Women's World Cup team for their determination and tenacity to pull off an extraordinary defeat over Brazil Sunday in
Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez on July 1 appointed Ernest R. Johnson to the company's Board of Directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Johnson, age 60, has served as the Chairman of Cutter & Buck Inc. and President and Chief Executive Off
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…
Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth
Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-
