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Polar Partners with MyFitnessPal
Polar, the maker of heart rate sensors, training apps, wearable sports devices and activity trackers, has partnered with MyFitnessPal…
Golf Galaxy Sets Grand Opening For Relocated Store in Columbus, OH
Golf Galaxy will open its relocated store in Columbus, OH during a grand opening celebration on…
SOLS Raises $11.1M Series B Funding
SOLS, a developer of mass customized 3D printed footwear, completed an $11.1 million Series B funding round to boost its consumer product pipeline…
J.C. Penney’s Comps Rise 4.4 Percent in Q4
J. C. Penney Company Inc. reported comparable store sales growth of 4.4 percent, stronger gross margins and decreasing SG&A expense boosted EBITDA by $1.1 billion in the year ended Jan. 31…
Running Specialty Group Acquires Indiana Running Company
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) increased its footprint in the Midwest with the acquisition of Indiana Running Company of Bloomington, IN…
Granite Gear Adds Hartford Sales Group in Southwest
Granite Gear, award-winning manufacturer of legendary backpacks, packing systems and travel gear, announces today their partnership with Hartford Sales Group. The team is joining Granite Gear’s sales force to represent Northern and Southern Californ
Vista Outdoor Board Authorizes $200 Million Stock Buyback
Vista Outdoor Inc.'s board of directors approved a program to repurchase up to $200 million of the company's newly issued common stock…
Steve Madden’s Revenues Flat in Q4
Steve Madden reported sales were virtually flat in the fourth quarter. Excluding a year-ago non-recurring benefit, earnings were down slightly in the period. The company said it was hurt by a lack of fashion trends last year as well as challenges includin
Sperry Campaign Targets Young ‘Intrepids’
Sperry, the boat shoe brand that turns 80 this year, is launching a global marketing campaign targeting a younger demographic it has dubbed the 'Intrepids'…
Aramark Funds Five College Outdoor Clubs
Aramark, which provides food and hospitality services for national and state parks, awarded five universities Outdoor Nation Activation Grants to increase outdoor recreation within their campus communities…
Arc’teryx Names EMEA Consumer and Channel Marketer
Arc'teryx has named Stéphane Tenailleau as senior manager, EMEA consumer and channel marketing, making her responsible for brand marketing strategy throughout the region…
Simple Brand Relaunches for 2015
Simple, the iconic lifestyle sneaker brand launched in 1991, is coming back to retail. The brand, formerly owned by Deckers Brands, is being launched through a partnership with Denis Ryan, managing partner in ICB, Int’l and Harbor Footwear Group, Lt
Outdoor Retailer Names Retail Relations Specialist
Emerald Expositions has assigned one of its staff to supporting retail buyers attending the Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Market shows. Joe Bustos will also focus on recruiting key regional, national and international buyers…
Crocs Hires GM of Asia, Africa and Middle East
Crocs, Inc. hired David Thomson as senior vice president, general manager, of the company's Asia, Africa and Middle East region. In this newly created role, Thomson will…
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