Smartwool Announces Changes in Leadership Team
SmartWool Corp. announced Mark Bryden will be leaving his role as president and general manager of SmartWool to become VP and general manager of Timberland North America. Simultaneously, the company announced that Mark Satkiewicz has been promoted to pres
American Eagle Extends with GSI
GSI Commerce Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement with American Eagle Outfitters to continue providing customer care services for the American Eagle Outfitters, aerie, MARTIN + OSA and 77kids brands. GSI will provide additional customer care services und
RECALL: Sevylor Tow Behinds
Sevca, LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of Sevylor Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors. The recall involves about 94,000 units sold at department and retail stores nationwide from
Asics Settles Suit Against Dolce and Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana SpA of Italy settled a lawsuit by Asics Corp., which accused it of copying stripe designs on its footwear. U.S. District Judge Howard Matz in Los Angeles, dismissed the trademark-infringement action, citing a confidential settlement agreem
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Provides Sunshine in a Gloomy Retail Market
If there's hope that the outdoor industry is somewhat recession resistant, evidence came from last week's Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Floor traffic was perhaps a bit lighter than usual but the mood was upbeat—even energetic—as product lines
Outdoor Industry Association Announces New Board Members
While the vast majority of the outdoor business world was focused on the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, 12 new members joined the Outdoor Industry Association Board of Directors this past week. Of the 12, five board members were elected by OIA members a
CIT Group Secures $3 Billion Credit Facility
CIT Group Inc., the provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, entered into a $3 billion loan facility provided by a group of the company’s major bondholders. CIT further announced that it intends to commence a comprehensive re
New Paddlesports Show Creates Dust Up at Summer Market
On day two of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Jim Marsh, the publisher of Canoe and Kayak magazine, announced his company would be launching an independent outdoor and paddlesports tradeshow to be held in Minneapolis in early September of 2010. This anno
Bobby Grace Back to Making Putters
One year after his exit from MacGregor Golf, putter-designer Bobby Grace is back in the business of making putters with the formation of The Bobby Grace Company…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expanding in Oregon
The effort by Dick's Sporting Goods to expand its presence in the Northwest is moving rather rapidly, according to a number of published reports and former Joe’s Sports & Outdoors management attending the OR Summer Market. To date, DKS had only been
Foot Locker/Office Depot Partner Around BTS Promotion
Foot Locker and Office Depot launched a national promotion that provides discounts on school supplies from Office Depot and footwear and apparel from Foot Locker. From July 26 through September 5, customers who make a purchase at Foot Locker will receive
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak, creators of the Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage and producers of some of television’s most highly regarded hunting programs, including one of the top-rated shows
M.J. Soffe to Produce Wounded Warrior Apparel
M.J. Soffe has established a licensing agreement with the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that offers programs and services to help injured servicemen, to sell apparel and hats under the organization's logo…
Rocky Sees Q2 Sales Fall 15.4% on Slimmer Orders
Rocky Brands, Inc. said sales for second quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased 15.4% to $51.2 million versus net sales of $60.5 million in the second quarter of 2008. The company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, versus n
Acushnet Golf Profits Fall 36% on Double-Digit Sales Decline
Fortune Brands, Inc., the parent company behind the Cobra, Titleist and Footjoy brands, reported that net sales for the second quarter were $1.74 billion, down 17%, as the stability of the spirits business tempered double-digit sales declines for the comp
