Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which owns Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, appointed Susan J. “Sue” Riley to the position of chief financial officer…
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Golf Rounds Climb in January
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played across the country rose 4.9 percent in January versus the year-ago month…
W.L. Gore, L.L.Bean and REI Make Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List
L.L.Bean edged out rival Recreational Equipment Inc. on Forbes magazine's 2015 100 Best Companies to Work For list. W.L. Gore & Associates ranked 17th, while two other retailers, an investment bank and law firm with ties to the industry made the list
Skullcandy Revenues Grew 34 in Fourth Quarter
Skullcandy Inc. reported net sales in the fourth quarter of 2014 increased 34 percent to $96.8 million from $72.2 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Net sales grew 37 percent in the United States and 27 percent abroad…
Cabela’s to Open Third Ohio Location in 2016
Cabela’s Incorporated announced plans to open a 70,000-square-foot store in Centerville, OH in spring 2015 to serve the greater Dayton area…
POC Names North American Bike Sales Manager
POC, Swedish manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, appointed Robb Wolf as the brand’s North American bike sales manager…
Kinetic Expands Logistics Infrastructure
Kinetic has expanded its global logistics facilities by doubling the size of its existing warehouse in Minneapolis, MN and relocating its European warehouse to Austria…
Supreme Court Clears Challenge to Colorado’s Remote Sales Tax Law
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that direct marketers can sue to block a Colorado law that requires remote sellers to notify the state about purchases that would be subject to the state’s sales or use tax, Outdoor Industry Association Po
Delta Apparel Completes Sale of The Game
Delta Apparel completed the sale of its The Game branded collegiate headwear and apparel business to David Peyser Sportswear, Inc., the owner of MV Sport…
Dick’s SG Q4 Exceeds Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods reported net income for the fourth quarter rose 12.2 percent to $155.5 million, exceeding guidance. Same store sales for Dick's Sporting Goods increased 3.8 percent, while Golf Galaxy decreased 7.1 percent. The retailer ga
Luxottica Proposes $913 Million Payout for Shareholders
Luxottica's board of directors proposed paying company's shareholders a $913 million dividend following the eyewear company's strong performance last year. Executives said they expect profits to grow twice as fast as revenue in 2015…
Deckers Launches Multi-Brand Website in Asia
Deckers Brands announced the rollout of the company's first multi-brand e-commerce platform in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Style X Deckers…
Idaho School Teacher Named Snow Sports Ambasssador of the Year
Cindy Rust, a science teacher at Post Falls High School in Idaho, has been named the 2015 Snow Sports Ambassador of the Year for bringing 27 students for lessons at…
Terramar Sponsors Big City Mountaineers
Terramar Sports will donate its base layers and provide financial support to Big City Mountaineers, its newest non-profit partner…
Shoes.com Relaunches Website
Shoes.com, which has vowed to take on Zappos.com, formally re-launched with a new design and expanded product offering that spans more than 450 brands, including Under Armour…
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