SIA Releases Annual Intelligence Report
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released its 2015 Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report, a wide-ranging report on sales, participation, product and other trends in the snow sports market during the 2014/2015 season…
Report: Quiksilver May Merge with Billabong
Oaktree Capital Management LP is exploring merging Quiksilver Inc. with Billabong International Ltd., an investment banker told a judge overseeing Quiksilver's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding Wednesday, according to a report by Bloomberg…
Osprey Packs Renews Support of Medicines Global Youth Programs
Osprey Packs has renewed its support of Medicines Global Outdoor Youth Ambassador (MGOYA) programs that will enhance kids' participation in the Friends of Joshua Tree's Climb Smart 2015 event…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Six Stores
Dicks' Sporting Goods set grand opening festivities for six stores to open this month…
American Sportfishing Association Sells Consumer Shows
The American Sportfishing Association sold the rights to its four consumer shows to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Included in the sale are the Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo, the Greater…
Black Diamond Pivots Again
Black Diamond Inc. sent investors another curve ball October 8 when it hinted it may use proceeds from the sale of its POC brand to get back in the acquisition game…
Zumiez’s New CEO a Blast from the Past
Tilly’s Inc. is replacing the executive who guided it through its initial public offering in 2011 with one who just led The West Seal Inc. through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that culminated last March in its sale…
Swiss Retailer Acquires Germany’s Sport Sperk Chain
Ochsner Sport, which is one of Switzerland's leading sport goods retailers, has agreed to acquire the German sporting goods retailer Sport Sperk, according to a report by the German news service Markt Intern…
NRF Sees 3.7 Percent Gain in Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation said it expects sales in November and December (excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales) to increase a solid 3.7 percent to $630.5 billion — significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent. Holiday sales in 20
Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Hanes and Champion Launch Hanes4Education Program
Hanes and Champion, both owned by Hanesbrands, will launch the new Hanes4Education program to raise dollars for schools. Schools can earn cash rebates through orders of Hanes or Champion printed apparel…
OrthoLite Appoints COO and Director of Innovation
OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, appointed John Barrett as chief operating officer and retained Skip Lei as director of product innovation…
OIWC Sets Application Deadline for Mentorship Program
OIWC is seeking applications for its 2016 Professional Mentoring Program, which pairs qualified women working in the outdoor, bike, snow and run industries with mentors who can help them set and achieve career goals…
EOG Says First Consumer Campaign Reached Millions
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) estimates #itsgreatoutthere – its first consumer facing campaign – reached more than seven million people; a number that could more than double once impressions made by supporting outdoor brands and retailers are tallied.
Nidecker Announces Return of Thierry Kunz
Nidecker SA said that action sports vet Thierry Kunz is returning to the company as chief marketing officer to lead its Nidecker and Laird snowboard brands…
