Investor Resigns Big 5 Sporting Goods Board Seat
Dominic DeMarco of Stadium Capital Management LLC resigned his seat, saying the retailer had largely completed corporate governance reforms promised last year.
Concept III Names Clove Hitch Global Marketing Agency Of Record
The Chicago-based agency is charged with enhancing Concept III’s digital presence as well as developing an integrated, global campaign to reach key stakeholders.

To Adapt, W.L. Gore Takes It Outside
For the first time in history, the makers of Gore-Tex have authorized an outside company to manufacture some of its laminated fabrics.

The $13.3 Billion Question
The European Union’s aggressive move to claw back tax breaks Ireland granted Apple Inc. raises questions for the U.S. sporting goods industry.

Aisle Talk, Week Of September 5
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.

By The Numbers, Week Of September 5
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Gander Mountain Adds Store In Colorado
Gander Mountain will hold opening festivities for its new store in Parker, CO for four days starting on September 15.

Under Armour Upbeat About Second Half
Faster-than-expected improvement in the industry’s overall inventory levels bodes well for a pickup in the back half of the year should weather cooperate.

Will Outdoor Brands Survive The Chopping Block at Newell?
In coming weeks, the company will begin winding down businesses it acquired from Jarden Corp. that it does not think it can sell, its CEO told investors Thursday.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Donates To NSSF’s #GUNVOTE President’s Club
The firearms maker contributed $100,000 in support of the association’s critical voter registration and education campaign.
Newell-Jarden Synergies Accruing Fast
Cost synergies from the merger of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Jarden Corp. will be closer to the high end of the $50-to $80-million range forecast for this year.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Already Grabbing TSA Share
The chain is experiencing notable sales gains in some categories where Sports Authority previously had a strong presence.

Consumer ‘Just-In-Time Buying’ Shakes Up Retail
How technology has led to shopping procrastination and altered the traditional retail calendar
Microban Expands Testing To Non-Partners
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in odor control and antimicrobial solutions, expanded its Microban Microbiology Testing Services to non-partners.
Gore Fabrics Extends Taiwanese Partnership
Under the partnership, Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd. will boost its production of consumer fabrics so W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. can focus on product innovation.