NSGA Forms Hockey Dealers Association
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) launched the Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) to create a platform for hockey retailers to share views and ideas….
K-Swiss Acquires FORM Athletics
K-Swiss acquired Laguna Beach-based FORM Athletics, a mixed martial arts brand created earlier this year by former DC Shoes SVP Mark Miller…
Brunswick’s Fitness Thrives; Bowling and Billiards Pales in Comparison in Q2
Overall, Brunswick Corporation garnered $1.0 billion in sales in the second quarter ended July 3, as increasing sales of boats and marine engines combined with recent cost cutting measures resulted in a swing to profitability for the period…
Nike to Pay $1.5M To Laid off Honduran Workers
Nike, Inc. pledged to pay $1.5 million to help 1,800 workers in Honduras who lost their jobs when two subcontractors closed their factories…
OR Summer Market: Footwear Getting Some Buzz
Everybody loves a good story. Thankfully, outdoor footwear right now has a lot of them…
Outdoor Industry Association to Launch Eco-Index at OR Show
The Outdoor Industry Association's Eco Working Group will hold informational sessions during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, UT to introduce brands, designers and suppliers to the Beta Phase 1 version of the outdoor industry's
Sport Chalet Shrinks Q1 Loss
Sport Chalet reported first-quarter sales increased 0.4% to $79.7 million from $79.4 million a year ago. The increase is primarily due to improvements in the Team Sales and Ecommerce Divisions partially offset by a slight decrease in comparable store sale
R.G. Barry Licenses Dearfoams for Apparel
R.G. Barry signed a license giving Olivet International the exclusive right to use the Dearfoams name on sleepwear, active wear and accessories…
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, will present at RILA's annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC), September 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California…
Golf Rounds Slide in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S, were down 2.1% in June versus June 2009 and are now down 2.7% on a YTD basis…
NSSF Provides $231,796 in Grants to Shooting Ranges
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded grants totaling $231,796 to nine shooting facilities through its Range Partnership Grant Program…
JAM Media/LWA PR Form Partnership
Two boutique PR agencies, JAM Media Collective of San Francisco and LWA PR of Portland, Oregon, announced a joint partnership to offer their clients product placement, entertainment marketing, corporate and internal communications services…
Bass Pro Pulls Out of Buffalo Waterfront Deal
Bass Pro has decided not to open up a store in Buffalo after nearly a decade of exploring the possibility…
Backcountry.com Launches Vendor Social Hubs
With manufacturers looking for new ways to leverage and distribute their brand content, Backcountry.com, in partnership with The North Face, launched their first Vendor Social Hub, a next generation merchandising program that gives manufacturers one hyper
Volcom Sales Up 15.4%; Margins Contract
Volcom, Inc. reported consolidated revenues for second quarter ended June 30 were $62.5 million compared with $54.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the 2010 second quarter was $68,000, or break even per diluted share, compared with $
