Interbike 2011 Show Stirs Mixed Reactions
Putting an end to speculation, Interbike organizers said the 2011 show will be held Aug. 8-12 in Anaheim, CA. The city is slated to play host through 2013…
Under Armour Looking for Fashion Boost in Apparel; Plans for Basketball Launch
While continuing to be rooted in performance and on-the-field product, Under Armour is looking to bring in more fashion to encourage people to wear its apparel for more casual purposes…
Collective Brands, Inc. Sees Slow Turnaround for Payless
Collective Brands Inc. (PSS) does not see its Payless business rebounding anytime soon in lower-income urban neighborhoods due to high unemployment, CEO Matt Rubel told analysts at the Goldman Sachs Retail Conference last week…
Canadian Tire Shuffles Team
As part of a previously announced management realignment, Canadian Tire will record a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately CN$15 million in fiscal Q3 for severance costs associated with the departure of some senior managers and employees The flow thro
TORSPO Hockey Appoints Director of Pro Services
Torspo Hockey International, Inc. appointed Jason of “Bear” Berrett of Denver as director of pro services…
Nike NYC Flagship Hit by Bedbugs
Niketown on 57th Ave. became the latest New York City store to be infested with bedbugs. Store windows on Friday were covered with brown paper with the notice “temporarily closed until further notice.”…
Suunto to Sponsor XTERRA America Tour
Suunto USA has been chosen by the XTERRA America Tour as the official timing sponsorship of the four remaining main events of the season…
The North Face Signs Action Sports Athletes
The North Face announced skiers Tom Wallisch, Nick Martini and Mike Riddle, and snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington have joined its athlete sponsors team. The North Face has a team of more than 60 professional global athletes which includes snowboarders, skier
G-III Apparel Forms Joint Venture With The Camuto Group
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. and The Camuto Group together announced the formation of a joint venture that will open and operate footwear and accessory retail stores under the name “Vince Camuto”…
Multi-million Dollar Purchase Approved for Wetlands, Waterfowl Habitat
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) has approved more than $21 million in land acquisitions in 12 different National Wildlife Refuges…
EORA Board Appoints Paddlesports Advisor
The board of directors for the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association, or EORA, has appointed longtime member and Legacy Paddlesports rep Chuck Joy to advise it on how to better serve the paddlesports industry…
Backcountry.com Launches Advertising Sales Program
Backcountry.com said it will be making advertising space available on its websites. The program is available first to Backcountry.com's vendors and partners, but they will open it up to “customer complementary” advertisers shortly…
River’s End Trading Partners with PING Apparel
River's End Trading announced the addition of Custom Branded Sportswear, dba as PING Apparel, to its lineup of brands for distribution to the promotional products marketplace…
Fleet Feet’s Comps Climb 11% in First Half
Fleet Feet, Inc. experienced double-digit comparative store growth during the first half of the year. Sales rose 12.5% in the first half to $52.6 million, up from $47.3 million in the same period a year earlier. Comparative store sales were up 11%…
Forzani Group Slashes Fiscal Second Quarter Loss on Stronger Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. cut its net losses in the second quarter ended Aug. 1 by nearly 60% from the year earlier period, thanks to higher sales and improved margins. Company management said the 2010 FIFA World Cup and its launch of Nike’s Livestron
