Grassroots Partners with Post to Raise $50,000 for Forestation
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Post Cereal are partnering to benefit American Forests’ Global ReLeaf Program, in a program that kicks off this weekend. In exchange for Grassroots 34 independent retailers agreeing to distribute samples of Post's new
Coleman Removes ‘Interim’ From CEO…
After a nine month search process, Jarden Corp. has named Sam Solomon as President and CEO of The Coleman Co.. Solomon had been serving as interim president and CEO since September 2007, when he replaced Gary Kiedaisch…
Making Lifestyle Apparel Look Like a Million Bucks
Ask an outdoor retailer or apparel brand manager to identify mistakes and problem areas in lifestyle apparel merchandising, and they will quickly start to tick them off, 1-2-3-4-5. The list is long. Our panel of experts suggests that by paying more attent
GPS-enabled Watches Map Real Benefits
Though packed with features, new GPS-enabled advanced sports watches are easier to use and more comfortable to wear…
Its Not About The Stuff
Many retailers make the same mistake we’ve made. Staff training consists of talking a lot about product—the process behind rotational molding, how much rocker a canoe has, what “800-fill down” means. The quality of the relationship between the customer a
Dorel Names Director as President of Recreation Segment
Dorel Industries Inc. named a director to take over its rapidly growing Recreational/Leisure segment, which includes its massive bicycle holdings, as part of a restructuring of senior management. The move comes as Dorel sets its eyes on displacing Special
Shoe Carnival’s Q1 Profits Drops 34.2%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported earnings fell 34.2% in the first quarter ended May 3, to $4.8 million, or 38 cents a share, from $7.3 million, or 53 cents, a year ago. Sales slid 2.2% to $162.1 million from $165.7 million with comps decreasing 4.9%…
Foreign Visitors Boost Spending at Tour de Georgia
The Tour de Georgia drew 20% fewer people, but generated 40% more spending last month due to higher gas prices and a weaker dollar, an economic impact study released Thursday estimated. The weak dollar drew many more foreign tourists, who had to spend mor
Coleman Names Solomon as Permanent CEO
Jarden Corporation has named Sam A. Solomon as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Coleman Company, Inc. Solomon has been serving as interim President and CEO since September 2007…
WWW Names Brown President of Heritage Brands Group
Wolverine World Wide Inc. appointed William Brown to the position of president of the Heritage Brands Group, effective May 30. The group includes the Harley-Davidson, Caterpillar and Sebago brands…
Teens Outside Gets $100,000 Grant from Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to expand Teens Outside to 29 communities in 2008 including eight new agencies in California…
Polartec Names APEX Design Winners
Polartec, LLC, the developer announced the North American APEX Design Award winners for 2008. The award goes to the best-of-the-best Polartec based garments that will be available to consumers in fall 2008…
Foot Locker Sees Brighter Days Ahead in the Mall
Foot Locker Inc. is striking a positive tone for the future of the mall business as the world’s-largest-athletic-footwear-retailer gets a better handle on its U.S. business and provides a rosier outlook for the year ahead…
Perry Ellis Q1 Swim Business Up
Perry Ellis International saw swimwear revenues climb 15% in the first quarter, driven by Jantzen, Nike Swim, Perry Ellis Swim, and Jag. Gross margins improved by over 200 basis points. Management said Nike's growth was driven by men's, women&#
Lawsuit Over Metal Bat Ban Incident
The family of a boy in Wayne, NJ, who suffered brain damage after he was struck by a line drive hit off an aluminum baseball bat, has sued the bat's maker, Hillerich & Bradsby Co.; the bat seller, The Sports Authority; and Little League Baseball…
