Ski and Snowboard Month Off to Strong Start
The January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month initiative has reached its mid-way point and U.S. ski areas and resorts, particularly those in the east, are reporting strong interest in their learning programs, according to organizers…
The Walking Co. Sees 3.6% Comp Gain in 2010
The Walking Company announced 2010 Walking Company revenue of $187.4 million, representing a 4.2% growth over 2009 revenue and a 3.6% comparative sales increase for 2010…
Nike Stands By Lance Armstrong
Despite an article in this week's Sports Illustrated story reporting that the Lance Armstrong instigated use of performance-enhancing drugs among his teammates, Nike strongly defended the 7-time Tour de France winner. Nike spokesman Derek Kent releas
Tubbs and Atlas Partner to Launch Snowshoes.com
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company and Tubbs Snowshoes have partnered to launch Snowshoes.com, an online community designed for everyone from first-timers to dedicated snowshoers, with tools, resources and an interactive community to encourage people to partake in t
Nike, Adidas, Others Praise Administration’s Crackdown on Rogue Websites
A diverse group of companies including Nike, Adidas and several professional sports leagues praised the Obama administration for cracking down on online piracy. The companies wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder and John Morton, director of Immigration a
Primal Wear to Outfit H.S. Mountain Biking Teams
Primal Wear said it will provide more than $300,000 worth of custom cycling jerseys as the newest Gold Sponsor of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). The support will allow NICA to expand its high school mountain biking program from s
Globe Re-Signs Hobgood Brothers to Multi-Year Deal
Globe, the action sports footwear brand, announced a new multi-year commitment with two of the world's most prolific surfers, CJ and Damien Hobgood. The twins have been a part of the Globe family for nearly 15 years…
Family Dollar Hires New Apparel Head
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. named Paul White to the position of senior vice president – apparel, home and seasonal. White is the past president, CEO, and director of Goody's, LLC…
Clough Returns as B.A.S.S. Conservation Director
B.A.S.S. said Noreen Clough, an experienced leader in conservation and natural resource organizations, has been named B.A.S.S. conservation director…
Seace Joins Kruger Optical as Sales and Marketing Manager
Walter Seace, a seasoned sales marketing professional with over 25 years’ experience in the outdoor industry, has joined sports optics provider Kruger Optical…
Forzani Sees 7% Gain in Holiday Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd., Canada's largest sporting goods chain, reported retail system sales for the 10-week period ended Jan. 9 rose 6.5% as the cold weather boosted holiday sales. Total retail system sales – retail sales from both corporate and fra
Target Makes Push into Canada with Acquisition
Target Corporation has agreed to pay C$1.825 billion to purchase from Zellers Inc., a subsidiary of the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC), the leasehold interests in up to 220 sites currently operated by Zellers Inc. This transaction will allow Target to o
Mizuno Signs University of Arizona
Mizuno USA Inc., has reached a multi-year agreement with the University of Arizona Wildcats to become an “Equipment Partner of the Women's Softball Program.”…
Downlite Enters Outdoor Apparel Market
Downlite, a long-time supplier of premium down to U.S. matress makers, has entered the outdoor market via partnerships with Western Mountaineering, Eddie Bauer and RAB. The company will become the exclusive down supplier for a range of apparel pieces from
Osprey Packs Hires Bates as New Director of Sales
Osprey Packs, Inc. has hired Bradford Bates as their new director of sales, effective immediately. Bates will directly manage the outdoor channel and work closely with Patrick Piller, Osprey’s bike sales manager in managing the IBD channel. He has h
