Scott Kolts of Dahlgren, IL was named Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month/Bring a Friend Ambassador of the Year in a new program that is designed to encourage current skiers and snowboarders to help newcomers sign up for lessons from professional instructors
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EOG Names First CSR and Sustainability Manager
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has strengthened its team with the appointment of a CSR and sustainability manager. Pamela Ravasio has joined the EOG in this new role and brings 15 years of business experience, including nine years of major involvement
Louisville Slugger Forms Custom Uniforms Business
Louisville Slugger is entering the uniform business for the first time through a partnership with RAM Group, Inc., a Milwaukee-based apparel company with experience and expertise in custom dye sublimation…
Tilly’s to Slow Store Growth, Pivot to E-commerce After Weak Q4
Tillys Inc. will open fewer and smaller stores with less inventory in 2014 as it pivots toward the larger opportunity offered by e-commerce and outlet stores, the company’s CEO said last week while reviewing disappointing fiscal fourth quarter finan
Li and Fung’s 2013 Profits Rise 17 Percent
Li & Fung Ltd. said its 2013 net profit rose 17 percent, thanks to a turnaround in its U.S. distribution business. The Hong Kong company's revenues rose 3 percent to US$20.75 billion from US$20.22 billion…
DSW Sees Challenging 2014 Amid Omni-Channel Push
DSW reported fourth-quarter earnings, adjusted to exclude non-recurring items, slid 8.6 percent to $28.7 million, or 31 cents, on flat comparable-store sales. But it also delivered a cautious 2014 outlook, in part due to an “aggressive” push t
Leki USA Names Figue 8 Sales as New Midwest Rep
Leki USA has hired James Loveridge and Figure 8 Sales as the newest member of the LEKI rep force on the outdoor side. Loveridge has taken over the Midwest-West territory…
Athleta Re-ups Sponsorship of Esprit de She Series
Athleta has extended its title sponsorship of the Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series, for the second year in a row. The event drew 15,000 participants when it was launched last year, according to Life Time Fitness…
Yakima Stands Committed to Authorized Dealers after Discovery of Gray Market Sales
Yakima is emphasizing its commitment to the company’s authorized dealers after discovering that Costco Wholesale has been offering two unauthorized Yakima SKUs at its retail locations…
Nikes Supports Military Veterans
Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB), a national nonprofit supporting military veterans, announced the support of Nike, Inc., who will serve as its official outfitter for athletic apparel…
Cudas Footwear Expands Media Push
Cudas Footwear, the maker of water shoes and sandals, has expanded its media buys for spring and summer…
Nfinity’s Cheerleading Event to Reach Cinemas
This spring, Fathom Events and Nfinity Athletic will bring the country’s top cheerleading teams together for a night of cheerleading, tumbling and stunts to select U.S. cinemas with the Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event…
Outdoor Nation, Paddle Companies, Outdoor Retailer and the National Park Service Announce the Launch of 2014 Paddle Nation Grants
Funds will be awarded to the best paddling initiatives that get young people on rivers across the U.S…
Outdoor Brands Dominate Adweek List
Outdoor specialty brands took a third of the spots in a short list of brands that still offer lifetime warranties. The short list was published as a sidebar to the cover story for the March 17 edition of the newspaper titled “For Some Retail Brands, Lifet
Nike Gains Approval to Expand Campus
Nike Inc. received approval from the Washington County Board of Commissioners to build up to four buildings 160-feet tall on its campus…
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