Keen Buys Portland Building to Build New Headquarters
Keen has purchased a building at the Corner of 13th & Glisan in Portland, OR that will serve as its new headquarters. This move expresses Keen’s commitment to the future of Portland and the city’s importance as a catalyst for hybrid innovation
Collective Brands Sees Wider Q4 Loss, Improving Payless Business
Collective Brands Inc. reported that its loss in the fourth quarter swelled to $41.6 million, or 69 cents a share from a loss of $10.1 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were $815.9 million and adjusted net sales were $802.0 milli
Bogs, Rafters Power Sales Growth at Weyco Group
Weyco Group, Inc. reported that its purchase of the parent company of Bogs and Rafters footwear boosted its net sales to $75 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, up 20 percent compared to fourth quarter 2010 sales of $62 million…
River Sports Outfitters to Help Power Knoxville Adventure Center
The City of Knoxville, TN launched Outdoor Knoxville, a three-pronged initiative to capitalize on the exceptional outdoor recreational assets found in and around Knoxville. The initiative includes a new Adventure Center that will be run in part by outdoor
New Balance Launches First U.K TV Campaign
New Balance plans to launch its first ever U.K. television campaign this April, according to MarketingWeek. The campaign will mark the brand's 30th year of manufacturing at its factory in Flimby, Cumbria, and will feature 100 athletes from the county
Cybex Complies With All Nasdaq Listing Standards
Cybex International Inc., the manufacturer of exercise equipment, announced that the Nasdaq Stock Market has confirmed that Cybex is now in compliance with all required standards for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market…
Ultimate Direction Fills Newly Created Brand Manager Position
Ultimate Direction, which caters to the hydration needs of walkers, runners, and adventurers, hired Buzz Burrell to the newly created brand manager position…
Zappos.com Celebrates Leap Year; Extends 365-Day Return Policy
Zappos will extend its 365-day return policy to four years as part of a special Leap Year promotion. The extended policy goes into effect on Feb. 29, for 24 hours, to celebrate those customers who make purchases on Leap Year…
BSN Sports Becomes National Health Through Fitness Day Sponsor
BSN Sports/US Games is the latest company in the sporting goods industry to support of SGMA's 13th National Health Through Fitness Day (March 6-7; Washington, D.C.) BSN Sports/US Games will be the Transportation Sponsor of this year’s event wh
Sof Sole Renews Sponsorship with Competitor Group
Sof Sole, a division of Implus, and The Competitor Group (CGI) announced that Sof Sole has renewed its partnership as the Official Insole of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. Sof Sole has been a part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Seri
The North Face and Patagonia Reevaluate Down Supply
The North Face and Patagonia are looking for alternative suppliers of down feathers after being targeted by animal rights activists for buying from a California company that sources feathers from force-fed geese in Hungary, The Telegraph of London has rep
Texas Retailer Launches Rack Specialty Store Concept
MSP Holdings, LLC, parent company of Austin Canoe and Kayak’s (ACK), has launched www.RackBoys.com in conjunction with the unveiling of the Rack Boys store-within-a-store concept in Austin, Houston and San Marcos, Texas. Rack Boys offers…
RECALL: 10,500 Fuji Saratoga Women’s Cruisers
Advanced Sports Inc. of Philadelphia is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 10,500 units of the Fuji Saratoga women’s bicycle because the cruiser’s frame can break in the center of the down tube during use
Under Armour to Debut New Cam Newton Commercial
On Wednesday night, Under Armour will premiere its new football commercial, “Cam's Night Out,” on the NFL Network during the NFL Combine. “Cam's Night Out” depicts a Friday night in the life of Under Armour athlete and 2012 NFL Rookie of the Yea
True Temper Expands Roles for Research and Development Team
True Temper Sports, the golf shaft manufacturer, announced two key promotions of members of the research and development team. Neal Haas has been named vice president of composite engineering and development and Greg Cavill as vice president of alloy engi
