Mizuno USA introduced the first Mizuno Beach Volleyball apparel line today with the official signing of USA Beach Volleyball player and 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist, April Ross, FIVB ranked USA Men's Volleyball pro teammates, Casey Patterson and Jake
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Hibbett Beats Street, Cuts Outlook
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported net income increased 33.5 percent in the second quarter and came in slightly ahead of Wall Street’s consensus target. But citing the “ongoing uncertainties in the economic environment,” the company revised i
Nike to Open Third Yardline store in Tampa
Nike will open its third Nike Yardline store, in partnership with Champ Sports, in Tampa, FL, the Tampa Tribune reported…
Nike Releases Homage to Just Do It
Narrated by actor Bradley Cooper, Nike unveiled its new campaign, “Possibilities,” an homage to the 25th anniversary of ‘Just Do It.” The film begins with the line, “If you can run a mile, run a race, run a marathon, outrun a movie
Stage Stores Sees 11 Percent Increase in Adjusted Q2 EPS
Stage Stores, Inc. reported sales for the quarter increased 3.6 percent to $395 million from $382 million in the prior year quarter ended July 28, 2012. Comparable store sales increased 1.7 percent…
OIWC Launches Pilot Mentoring Program
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has announced the launch of a pilot mentorship program focused on the retention and advancement of women in the bicyle, outdoor and snow sports industries…
Austin Canoe and Kayak to Open San Antonio Store
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) plans to open a fifth location in Texas in northwest San Antonio…
Dick’s SG Lowers FY Guidance After Q2 Shortfall
Dick's Sporting Goods reduced its guidance for the full year after reporting same-store sales dropped well below expectations in the second quarter due to a challenging consumer environment, higher levels of precipitation and cooler temperatures. Whi
Steve Madden Declares Three-for-Two Stock Split
Steve Madden announced that its Board of Directors has declared a three-for-two stock split, in the form of a stock dividend, of the company's outstanding shares of common stock…
Callaway Golf to Retire Preferred Stock
Callaway Golf Company has entered into separate, privately-negotiated exchange agreements pursuant to which it will issue 3.39 million shares of the company's common stock in exchange for 233,843 shares of the company's outstanding 7.50 percent
America’s State Parks Scouts 2,000 Park Ambassadors
America’s State Parks plans will recruit 2,000 new State Park Ambassadors between the ages of 16 and 28 to write, blog, take pictures or videos, and use social media to communicate their love of the outdoors. Project sponsors include the Johnson Out
APAX Flips Spyder to Authentic Brands; Li and Fung to License Brand
Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) has acquired Spyder, representing the first outdoor and winter sports brand in ABG's growing portfolio. In connection with the acquisition, ABG and LF USA, a division of Li & Fung Ltd., have entered into a partnershi
Gander Mountain Completes Remodeling of Greensboro Store
Gander Mountain completed a major remodeling of its Greensboro store that added a Firearms Super Center, broader aisles, open sight lines, interactive signage and upgraded finishes and a broader selection of specialty outdoor performance apparel and footw
Walmart’s Sales and Earnings Up in Q2
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported net sales during the second fiscal quarter were $116.2 billion, an increase of 2.4 percent over last year. Diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart were $1.24, a 5.1 percent increase, compared to $1.18 last year…
Mammut’s Impressive First Half Growth Propelled by Asia
Mammut Sports Group increased net revenue by 9.2 percent to CHF 100.3 million ($132 mm) in the six months ended June 30, thanks in large part to its growing business in Japan, Korea and China, according to interim results released by Conzzeta Group, its p
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