Hydrapak Selects PR Firm

Hydrapak, a collapsible bottle and reservoir hydration brand, hired Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group to lead a PR program spurring awareness, affinity and sales in the United States…

Brunswick Targets 7-9% Growth for Next 3 Years

At an investor meeting last week, Brunswick Corp. revealed a new three-year growth plan through 2018. Backed by a continuing, steadily improving global marine marketplace, revenue is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 7 to 9 percent..

Academy Sports Announces Black Friday Plans

Academy, Ltd. revealed its plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which include remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, opening Black Friday at 5 a.m., and offering hundreds of hot deals throughout November…

Utah’s First Outdoor Recreation Director Stepping Down

Brad Petersen, director of Utah's Office of Outdoor Recreation, is resigning to work in the private sector. His replacement has not yet been named. Petersen was appointed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert during the August 2013 Summer Outdoor Retailer Show in

Puma Says U.S. Led Third Quarter Growth

Puma reported consolidated net sales grew 3.1 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the third quarter driven by the running and training footwear categories and the Americas, where its collaboration with pop star Rihanna is revitalizing sales…

The Buckle’s October Comps Slide

The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Oct. 31, 2015 decreased 5.8 percent…

SFIA Elects Chris Clawson of Life Fitness as Chairman

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the election of Life Fitness President Chris Clawson as Chairman of the Board, along with naming senior executives from Brooks, New Balance, Performance Sports Group, Rawlings, Sears, and Under Ar