Atomic is pleased to announce that SnowSports Industries of America (SIA) has recognized Kent Fried, Tom Blair and Stephan Dargis as 2013 Regional Reps of the Year…
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Whistler Blackcomb Says Fiscal Q1 Results Reflect Pricing Power
The Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb ski resorts reported nearly flat sales in the fourth quarter thanks to higher spending by fewer visitors, their controlling shareholder reported last week…
The Buckle Inc. Reports January Sales Decline
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store sales fell 6.6 percent in January compared to a year earlier, when sales figures for the January reporting period included an additional week of sales…
Kinsey’s to Offer Manufacturer Packaged Arrows
To better serve retailers, Kinsey's will transition its arrow offerings this winter from in-house assembly to manufacturer fletched and packaged products…
Louisville Slugger Signs Arizona State
Arizona State University is now part of the Louisville Slugger family. The Sun Devils have signed a five-year sponsorship agreement…
Adventure Cycling Association Launches Youth Touring and Leadership Scholarship
Adventure Cycling Association is now accepting submissions for its new Youth Touring and Leadership Scholarship. Two successful candidates will be selected to participate in one of Adventure Cycling’s 2014 educational courses…
NRF Forecasts 4.1 Percent Increase In Retail Sales for 2014
The National Retail Federation released its 2014 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 4.1 percent, up from the preliminary 3.7 percent growth seen in 2013…
Genesco Amends Credit Facility
According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Genesco Inc. entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement…
Clif Bar’s Whipps Succeeds REI’s Owen as Conservation Alliance Chair
Scott Whipps, director of sports retail for Clif Bar & Company, has succeeded REI's Angela Owen as new chair of The Conservation Alliance board of directors. Owens, who had represented REI on the board since 2007, handed off the torch at the Outdoor
Redington Hooks Up with Creative Agency Roundhouse
Redington, a fly-fishing product and apparel company located in the Pacific Northwest has selected creative and digital agency Roundhouse as its new marketing and branding partner…
Gildan Activewear’s Q1 Tops Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. said adjusted net earnings of U.S. 35 cents per share were a record for its first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 29, which is seasonally the lowest sales quarter for T-shirts in the fiscal year. Earnings came in at the top end of the gui
Bauer Hockey, Hockey Canada Expand Pilot Programs
Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada announced the next phase of their Grow the Game partnership. Based on their research findings, the two organizations created a successful model for attracting new families to the game. The next phase is the expansion of th
OBIT: Bill Jackson Passes at 98
Bill Jackson, the founder of Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure in Pinellas Park, FL, died last week at the age of 98…
Dansko’s EVP of Sales and Marketing David Murphy to Retire
Dansko LLC announced that the company’s EVP of sales and marketing, David Murphy, will be retiring at the end of April. Murphy joined Dansko in 2006 and will continue to serve in his current role as director on the Dansko board of directors. Murphy&
Umbro Announces Kit Deal With Everton
Umbro announced it will be the official technical kit supplier and sportswear partner for Everton Football Club from next season…