OIWC Opens Nominations For 2010 Women’s Leadership Awards At SIA
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition is accepting nominations for the 2010 SnowSports Industry Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards…
DeBeer Lacrosse Names Equipment and Apparel Provider
DeBeer Lacrosse, the women's lacrosse specialist, announced a partnership agreement with Bounce Entertainment to be their exclusive equipment and apparel provider…
Jordan Brand Launches the Air Jordan 2010
On Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Jordan Brand announced the upcoming launch of its 25th anniversary Air Jordan 2010 shoe. Celebrating a quarter-century of innovative design and genre-inspiring style, Jordan Brand created the Air Jordan 2010 to pay respect to the
SIA Announces Regional Rep of the Year Winners
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the winners of the 2009 SIA U.S. SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award…
Nike Partners with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Nike and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital are uniting for the sixth year to create the Doernbecher Freestyle footwear collection, which pairs young patients with Nike designers to raise money for Oregon's premier children's hospital…
Porsche Sues Crocs Over Cayman Name
Crocs' European division is being sued by the German automaker Porsche for using the Cayman name that it claims is in violation of Porsche’s trademark on the name.
Pro Feet Launches Miracle Sock
Pro Feet has designed the “Miracle Sock” that will directly benefit the national Miracle League organization, a national baseball league for children with disabilities. The “Miracle Sock” will carry the Miracle League logo, and wil
Mountain Khakis Launches Corporate Sales Program
Mountain Khakis has launched its RearGear Team Apparel and Uniform Program, a corporate sales program available to companies and organizations choosing to streamline their team’s on-duty appearance…
Study: Team Sports Participation Increases Some Unhealthy Behaviors
A new study finds while most parents might think participation in team sports doesn’t necessarily result in teenage boys adopting healthier behaviors, it is actually associated with increased fighting and drinking…
Johnson Outdoors Completes Watercraft Consolidation
Johnson Outdoors Inc. said the consolidation of U.S. operations for its Watercraft brands in Old Town, Maine has been completed ahead of schedule. The company hosted an open house on Tuesday for local and state officials at its newly refurbished 136,000 s
Puma AG Sees Declines in All Regions and Segments in Third Quarter
Puma AG saw its business turn negative in the third quarter after posting flat growth in Q2, led by a downward turn in the U.S. market. Consolidated net sales declined 6.3% in third quarter on a currency-adjusted basis, and revenues declined 5.5% to S
Big 5 Third Quarter Profits Soar on Lower Costs and Rising Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods' Q3 earnings surged 77.8% due to a combination of improving sales, slightly better merchandising margins and lower expenses. The 1.6% comp decline represented its second straight quarterly gain and its strongest comp since the Q4
Sport Chalet Cuts Fiscal Q2 Losses Despite Steep Comp Drop
Sport Chalet's sales decreased 7.9% in the second quarter ended Sept. 27, to $88.8 million as comps fell 12.4%. But its net losses were slashed to $1.2 million, or 9 cents a share, from $4.2 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. The Los Angeles-based spo
OIA: September Outdoor Sales Down in Spite of Holiday Shift
According to the most recent OIA Topline Report, sales for chain, internet, and specialty outdoor stores declined 4% compared to last September, moving from $350 muillion to $336 million. This decline occurred in spite of a holiday shift, moving Labor Day
Mountain Equipment Co-op Introduces MEC Bikes
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) unveiled its inaugural line of bicycles, online at www.mec.ca/bikes. The collection includes eleven styles in four categories – mountain, road, specialty and urban. Three are available in frames that are specifically designe