Superfeet Hosts On-site Clinic for Grassroots Retailers
Superfeet hosted 11 retail members of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance for a multi-day “University” at their corporate headquarters in Ferndale, WA…
Road Warrior Sports Offers Rep Discount on Sport Trailer
Road Warrior Sports, maker of a lightweight, aerodynamic sport trailer, announced today the creation of a new rep pricing program to offer outdoor and cycling industry sales reps a convenient, economical solution to transporting their gear.
Study Finds That Playing Team Sports Can Reduce Teen Obesity
High school students who play at least two team sports or walk or bike to school several days a week are less likely to be obese, according to findings in a study published online July 16 in Pediatrics…
Samsonite Agrees to Buy High Sierra for $110 Million
Samsonite International S.A. , the world's largest luggage maker, reached an agreement to acquire all the assets of High Sierra Sport Company for $110 million cash. In a filing to the Hong Kong bourse, Samsonite said the acquisition would help enlarg
Newton Running Sponsors Chicago’s Ready to Run 20 Miler
Newton Running is sponsoring, for the second time, the Newton Ready to Run 20 Miler taking place in Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012…
Nike Taking Joe Paterno’s Name Off Child Care Center
Nike's Chief Executive Mark Parker said in a statement that Nike has decided to change the name of the Joe Paterno Child Development Center, a child care facility at the company's headquarters outside Portland…
OBIT: Marvin Traub
Marvin Traub, a longtime retail executive perhaps best known for his role as president and CEO at Bloomingdale's, died July 11 at his home here. He was 87…
Michael Vick To Launch Apparel Line
The Wall Street Journal reports that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will launch an apparel line called “V-7.” It will be sold exclusively at Modell's Sporting Goods stores through the end of the year…
Lowa Establishes Demo Center at Joe Dodge Lodge
Lowa Boots has partnered with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to open a Demo Center at the Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch, NH. Hikers will be able to enjoy a day in Lowa boots at no charge and asked to fill out a questionnaire at the end of their hi
VF Outdoor Opens New Alameda Headquarters
VF Outdoor opened its new corporate headquarters on a 14-acre campus in Alameda, CA that is now home to The North Face, JanSport and Lucy. The project marks one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by VF Corp. VF Outdoor is now one of the
Online NFLPA Shop Opens
The NFLPA will announce on Wednesday the opening of an online store – the NFLPA Shop – featuring on-demand, licensed apparel for every single NFL player, according to CBSSports.com…
Gerber Names Joe Mattson Senior Brand Manager
Gerber Legendary Blades announced the promotion of Joe Mattson to the position of senior brand manager. Mattson assumes the role immediately and will be responsible for leading Gerber’s brand marketing team and corresponding activities within the c
JJB Sports Spring Sales Miss Plan
JJB Sports reported that comparable store sales for the 22 weeks ended July 1 were down 8.0 percent. The retailers said the sales shortfall was due to “poor early summer weather” and weaker-than-anticipated sales of merchandise tied to the European Footba
Mizuno Launches New Marketing Campaign
Mizuno USA, Inc. announced its public launch of The Mezamashii Run Project, an organic word-of-mouth running community that brings brilliant running to life. This community provides a unique avenue for runners to engage the brand, as well as each other in
Costco’s Ex-fuel, U.S. Sales, Rose 3 Percent in June
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.18 billion for the five weeks ended July 1, 2012, up six percent from $8.69 billion during the similar period last year. Excluding the impact of gasoline sales, U.S. comparable store sales for the peri
