Zumiez March Comps Slide
Zumiez reported March same-store sales decreased 2.9 percent. Total sales increased 4.3 percent to $63.6 million. In the prior year, comparable store sales increased 2.1 percent…
Small Business Lending Improved in Fourth Quarter
Small business lending increased in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the Small Business Administration. For the first time in 15 consecutive quarters, both the value and volume of small business loans increased simultaneously — by 0.4 per¬cent and
Adidas Outdoor Announces MPR Sales as Midwest Agency for Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
Adidas Outdoor appointed MPR Sales as its new sales agency managing accounts in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio…
GU Boosts Its Roster of Endurance Athletes
GU Energy Labs, creators of the original energy gel, announced the addition of ultra-runner Max King, distance runner Chelsea Reilly, and Ironman record holder Andrew Starykowicz to its list of sponsored pro athletes. The nutrition company also recently r
Redington Launches New Website
Last month Redington, the maker of fly fishing gear and apparel, launched the redesign of its website…
ARES Defense Systems Names Director of Sales
ARES Defense Systems announces the appointment of Ken Flood as director of sales…
Take Me Fishing Hooks Walt Disney World Resort
TakeMeFishing.org connects children and families with nature through its sponsorship of the Fun Educational Fishing and Boating Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort. – In today's age where getting kids outside to exercise and enjoy nature can be more challenging than ever, Take Me Fishing and Walt Disney World Resort are making it easier for […]
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd. Offering the Full Line of Adams Arms
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor of wholesale sporting goods, announces that they will now carry the full line of Adams Arms products…
Bomber Gear Ramps up Paddling Sponsorships
Bomber Gear, manufacturer of premium paddling apparel and sprayskirts, is supporting events, films, and teams in 2014 in whitewater, touring and SUP categories, as well as environmental and community organizations…
Crocs Releases Second Sustainability Report
Crocs Inc. released its 2013 sustainability report. The company's second report provides an update on its sustainability-related accomplishments and objectives, and sets goals in three categories: workplace and supplier standards, environmental manag
Accell Group Steps Up North American Support for Ebikes
Accell Group North America will launch an Electric Bicycle Competence Center (EBCC-NA) April 30 to prepare for the introduction later this year of a variety of ebikes under its Raleigh, Lapierre and Diamondback brands…
Deckers Outdoor Announces Omni-Channel Appointments
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play key roles in supporting the continued build-out of the company's Omni-Channel SVP, information technology. Brad Willis was appointed to SVP, information tech
Sports Authority Plans Grand Openings for San Juan and Carolina, PR
Sports Authority announced the grand opening of its two newest locations in San Juan, PR and Carolina, PR this past Saturday, Apr. 5…
Branches Appoints Jack Wisse National Sales Manager
Branches, LLC, the maker of canoe, kayak and stand-up paddles, appointed Jake Wisse to the position of national sales manager for its paddlesports products…
Ahnu Debuts Made In The USA Yoga Collection
Ahnu Footwear, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, announced the arrival of its Made in the USA line, which hits retail shelves this month. In an effort to bring manufacturing efforts back to the United States, Ahnu decided to kick-off that movement with
