The REI Foundation awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to GirlTrek, a national nonprofit and health organization inspiring and supporting African-American women and girls to live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives – through walking..
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New Volleyball Court Debuts at NCAA DI Women’s Championships
Last Saturday, when Penn State and Wisconsin took the court at Seattle's Key Arena, a new volleyball court known as the Sport Court volleyball court was introduced. The new court's surface features zoned coloring…
Spy Inc. Promotes Sepanek to EVP Post
Spy Inc. promoted Spy Vice President of Optical Jim Sepanek to executive vice president of Spy…
Orvis Practices Catch and Release with Ross Reels
The Orvis Company, Inc. has agreed to sell Ross Reels just six months after acquiring it after concluding the company did not fit well with Orvis' existing fly reel business. Orvis said it has agreed to sell Ross Reels to Mayfly Group, LLC, which mak
Amazon, Walmart and UPS Apologize for Missing Christmas Deadline
Amazon and Walmart are issuing gift cards to some disgruntled customers after United Parcel Service failed to deliver gifts to their customers by Christmas, CNBC reported. UPS, which expected to carry 45 percent of retailer's shipments during the hol
Amazon Racks Up Record Holiday
Amazon announced the entire 2013 holiday season was the best ever for Amazon, with more than 36.8 million items ordered worldwide on Cyber Monday. In the Sports & Outdoors category, the top three Holiday Best Sellers were: LifeStraw Personal Water Filter;
Outdoor Retailer Parent Acquires Surf Expo
Emerald Expositions, organizers of the Outdoor Retailer trade show, has agreed to acquire George Little Management, which operates the Surf Expo and other trade shows. The price paid was $335 million, subject to certain adjustments at closing…
Nike Inc. Sees Brighter Futures Ahead…
Nike Inc. reported an impressive 9 percent gain in revenues on a currency-neutral basis in the fiscal second quarter ended Nov. 30, with a 9 percent gain for Nike Brand and 11 percent for Converse. Even more encouraging, future orders were up 13 percent a
The Finish Line Swings to Fiscal Q3 Profit on Sales Jump
The Finish Line Inc. posted a profit of $2.3 million, or 5 cents a share, in its fiscal third quarter ended Nov. 30, rebounding from a net loss of $103,000, or less than one cent a share, a year ago. With results particularly aided by a 7.1 percent comp g
Billabong’s New CEO Unveils Turnaround Plan
Billabong’s new CEO Neil Fiske last week outlined a seven-point turnaround plan, which includes rebuilding the company’s global brands, sorting emerging brands, and fine-tuning merchandising strategies with fewer better styles…
RG Barry Explores Possible Sale
R.G. Barry Corporation entered into a non-disclosure and standstill agreement with Mill Road Capital Management LLC in regards to the PE firm's potential bid to acquire the company…
Evo to Sponsor Skier Wiley Miller
Evo, the action sports and fashion apparel retailer, signed skier Wiley Miller to the Evo team…
Under Armour Partnering with Lockheed Martin on Speedskating Suit
Under Armour is partnering with Lockheed Martin, the defense and aerospace giant, to come up with the fastest speedskating suit. The suit will be unveiled at the Winter Olympics in February…
Balega Presents Annual Ubuntu Award to Marathon Sports of Boston
Balega International, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, presented its annual Ubuntu Award to Colin Peddy and the team at Marathon Sports of Boston…
Wigwam Names Brand Marketing Manager
Wigwam has appointed Natalie Stangl as its new brand marketing manager…
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