Florida and Kansas Opt Out of Recreational Trails Program
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) confirmed last week that Florida and Kansas opted out of the Recreational Trails Program under the new federal transportation bill passed by Congress, while 33 other states will continue to participate.
Collective Brands Posts Profit in Q2
Collective Brands Inc., in likely its last report as a public company, posted a profit in the second quarter despite closing hundreds of stores and taking charges related to the pending sale of the company. The improvement reflected healthier results at P
Saucony Introduces Childhood Obesity Run App
This September, in support of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Saucony, Inc. has introduced Saucony Run4Good, the running industry’s first-ever iPhone app dedicated to battling childhood obesity. With every mile, runners will be earning m
Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs
Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…
Vibram Appoints GM of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods, NA
Vibram announced its promotion of Michael Martin to general manager of Vibram FiveFingers and Finished Goods – North America. Martin previously served as vice president. In addition, Vibram has promoted senior retail marketing associate Michael O’B
Prince Sports Signs #1 U.S. Tennis Player
Prince Global Sports has renewed a partnership with #1 ranked American tennis player, John Isner…
RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 5.1 Percent in August
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.8 billion for the four weeks ended August 25, an increase of 5.7 percent compared with total sales of $1.7 billion in the four weeks ended August 27, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were
Revo Signs on as National Sponsor of the REEL Rock Film Tour
Foothill Ranch, CA-performance eyewear brand, Revo, announced that it will serve as a national sponsor as well as the official eyewear sponsor for the 2012 REEL ROCK Film Tour…
Champs Sports Launches e-Zine for Teens
Champs Sports is launching a new app-based e-zine called SWAG (Stylish Ways to Acquire Game), giving teen athletes and fans an inside look at the lives and interests of their favorite athletes and the people who influence sports culture…
Genesco’s Q2 Earnings Soar with Addition of Schuh
Genesco Inc. reported sharply higher earnings on a 15 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter ended July 28. The increase reflected the addition of Schuh Group as well as comparable store sales increases of 2 and 6 percent at the The Lids Spo
SIA Begins Distributing Marketing Kits to Snowsports Dealers
SnowSports Industries America will be sending a free and easy-to-use advertising and marketing guide to more than 3,000 snow sports specialty managements across the country and Canada this week to help them build effective marketing programs and drive tra
Nuun To be Official Hydration Sponsor for Nike Women’s Marathon Events
Nuun will be the Official Hydration Sponsor of the 2012 and 2013 Nike Women’s Marathon and Half Marathon events (NWM). Nuun is the Official Electrolyte Beverage and will be served at all on-course aid stations as well as the start and finish lines..
Brooklyn Cruiser’s Partners with Another New York City
Commuter bike company Brooklyn Cruiser has partnered with NU Hotel Brooklyn to offer guests bikes for exploring the neighborhood, beginning in September. New York City's boutique hotels have been adding complementary bicycles for their guests in rece
Bakers Footwear To Sell 52 Stores to Aldo in Restructuring
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. announced a broad series of actions designed to restructure its business for improved results, liquidity and long-term growth. The plan will streamline the company’s operations to focus solely on its Bakers brand through
