SCARPA Unveils ‘Planet Friendly’ Sourcing Initiative
SCARPA said five new models of trail runners and light hikers from its Spring 2010 collection embody the footwear brand’s new 'SCARPA Planet Friendly' initiative, a commitment to sourcing and employing recycled content materials and findin
Sible Retiring from Merrell Post
Scott Sible, the president of the Merrell and Chaco brands at Wolverine World Wide, plans to retire at the end of the year. Sible took over at Merrell domestically in November of 2002 when he was promoted to VP and general manager for the U.S. Merrell per
UEFA Extends Adidas Agreement
Adidas and UEFA (Union of European Football) announced the extension of their long-term partnership for UEFA EURO 2012(TM) and UEFA EURO 2016(TM), along with all other national team competitions in the period from 2010 to 2017 under UEFA's EUROTOP ba
Industry Vendors See Q2 Sales and Profits Shrink
Vendors in the active sports and outdoor market reversed the trends of the year-ago period and swung into negative territory in just about every measure of financial health in the second quarter. The warning signs of the second quarter last year when pro
Diadora Sale Deal Postponed
The sale of Diadora to the founder of footwear firm Geox SpA has been put on hold until next month by an Italian bankruptcy court. The Italian-based Diadora SpA in June agreed to sell its business to Geox SpA's founder and chairman, Mario Moretti Pol
Puma, Adidas Make PEACE
Employees from long-time industry rivals Adidas and Puma will shake hands for the first time in six decades in support of the peace initiative “PEACE ONE DAY.” As a sign of amicable cooperation, employees of both companies will play football together on
Puma Loses Trademark Case in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa dismissed an application for trademark infringement brought by Puma against Global Warming, a South Africa-based importer and distributor of footwear…
Genesco CEO Sees Special Circumstances Leading to Solid Back Half
Speaking at the CL King's Best Idea's conference, Genesco CEO Bob Dennis said a number of circumstances – including dismal year-ago comparisons, specific sales opportunities among brands, and expense measures – will help the company have a much
Tough Second Quarter Impacts Sales and Profits
During the second quarter of 2008, the first signs of the coming financial crisis were just beginning to be seen by retailers and vendors. Today, the outdoor industry is living in the reality of a market that is vastly different than it was 12 months ago.
KEEN Partners with 88bikes Foundation
KEEN Inc. is partnership with 88bikes Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing bikes to young people in developing countries…
NSSF Launches Campaign to Educate America About “Black Guns”
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a national media campaign designed to correct widespread misperceptions among gun owners and non-gun owners about AR-15-style rifles, also known as modern sporting rifles, according to a recent release
SIA Releases Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report
SIA released the 2009 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report, a topline review of the snow sports marketplace. The Report provides valuable insight into retail sales and participation trends, demographics for snow sports participants, analysis of the seas
The Antigua Group Launches Online Retail Store
The Antigua Group, Inc., the golf apparel manufacturer based in Peoria, AZ, opened an online retail store found at www.antigua.com and shop.antigua.com…
Mountain Khakis Kicks Off MK College Ambassador Program
Mountain Khakis launched its MK College Ambassador Program to promote the MK brand within the university atmosphere…
Sport Supply Named Equipment Supplier to Focused Fitness
Sport Supply Group, Inc. signed a multi-year agreement to become the exclusive equipment supplier to Focused Fitness, one of the Nation's suppliers of coordinated school health curricula for the in-school and after-school markets…
