Mammut USA Reports Winter Orders Up 35%
Mammut Sports Group USA experienced a double-digit increase in its North America business for the first half of 2010 and with Winter 10/11 pre-orders up 35% over Winter 09/10, the company is anticipating another strong finish…
Garmont USA to Collaborate with Pacific Sierra Group
Strengthening their presence in both the ski and outdoor markets of Southern California and the Southwest, Garmont USA will partner with Justin Singer and the Pacific Sierra Group, effective immediately…
Cherokee Inc. Appoints CEO
Cherokee Inc. has appointed Henry Stupp as CEO and a member of its board of directors. He succeeds Robert Margolis, who will remain executive chairman…
NSSF Addresses Potential EPA Ban on Lead Ammo, Tackle
Much to the chagrin of the hunting, fishing and firearms communities, the Environmental Protection Agency is now considering a petition to ban all traditional firearms ammunition along with lead fishing sinkers on the grounds that the use of lead violates
Woolrich Hires VP to Manage Direct Business
Woolrich has appointed Gary DeGaetano as vice president of direct-to-consumer affairs. Among his responsibilities, DeGaetano will be managing the catalog and Internet business, as well as Woolrich's retail operations, including all stores…
VF Outdoor to Move to Nearby Alameda Island
The North Face and JanSport will move their headquarters operations from two buildings in San Leandro, CA to a new waterfront office park in Alameda, CA in fall 2011…
Title Nine Looks to Windy City
Title Nine will open two stores in the Chicago market, marking the company’s first store openings in the Midwest. According to the Chicago Tribune, the first will open by the end August in downtown Evanston and the second in the Lincoln Park neighbo
RECALL: Garmin Nüvi
Due to faulty batteries, Garmin Ltd. has issued a voluntary recall of certain Nüvi personal navigation devices. The recall will affect approximately 1.25 million Nüvi units, 796,000 of which were sold in the U.S…
OR Summer Market: Apparel Looks Ahead
The recent Outdoor Retailer Show reveals that consumers are looking for a little more style along with technology in outdoor apparel today. Perhaps driven by a healthier economy, color stood out as a trend finally making some serious inroads into spring 2
PacSun Q2 Losses Widen on Weak Comps, Struggling Juniors Business
A rebounding young men’s business and scaled-down discounting helped slow the bleeding for Pacific Sunwear in the second quarter ended July 31, but a difficult buying environment and a struggling juniors business caused the retailer to partly miss c
PGA TOUR Signs 10 Retail Licensing Partners
The PGA TOUR has entered into eight new domestic and two new international licensing partnerships. Domestic licensing partners include Barth & McCallig, Callaway Golf, EB Sports, Excel Golf Products, Garb, Klutch Apparel, Peter Millar and Sunice. Internat
Skechers Steps Up Defense Against Shape-ups Critics
Skechers USA has hired crisis PR firm Sitrick & Co. as a further PR offensive to respond to critics who question the effectiveness of toning shoes, according to the Los Angeles Business Journal. The company had already hired defamation attorney Anthony Gl
Primal Wear Donates 1,000 Jerseys to Trips for Kids
Primal Wear has donated 1,000 custom Trips for Kids cycling jerseys to Trips for Kids International. Trips for Kids International plans to distribute the jerseys among its 69 chapters to be used as incentives for children and volunteers, or as fundraiser
EMS Exploring Possible New Hampshire Park Sponsorship Deal
Eastern Mountain Sports is exploring a sponsorship deal with the state parks in New Hampshire, according to reports by local media and the Associated Press. The sponsorship arrangement may lead to park officials' uniforms featuring the EMS mountain r
Athleta Helps Drive Online Growth For Gap Inc.
Gap Inc.'s online business was up 15% in the second quarter, helped by gains at both Piperlime and Athleta. In the Q&A session of Gap's second-quarter conference call, Glenn Murphy, Gap's chairman and CEO, said Athleta saw a “very strong re
