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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…
Eddie Bauer Parnership With American Forests Turns 20
Eddie Bauer has partnered with actor and activist Ryan Reynolds to serve as the company's philanthropic ambassador for the next stage of its 20-year affiliation with American Forests…
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…
Genesco Appoints Board Members
Genesco Inc. announced that Kevin P. McDermott and David M. Tehle have been appointed to its board of directors, effective Feb. 1, 2016…
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
PeopleForBikes Hosts Top Executives at D.C. Fly-In
PeopleForBikes last week was in Washington D.C. for an all-women’s Fly-in with sixteen of top bicycle industry executives to help make biking better in America…
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…
Astral Names New Reps in Midwest
Astral, the Asheville, NC-based paddle sports brand, named husband and wife team, Dave and Bobbie Larson as its new sales team in the Midwest…
Gaiam Inc. Says Kohl’s Launch Turbocharged Q3 Sales
Gaiam Inc. reported its launch at more than 1,000 Kohl's and Bed Bath and Beyond department stores enabled it to grow 140 percent faster in the third quarter ended Sept. 30…
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
Regional Specialty Outdoor Retailer Expands
Alpine Shop, a St. Louis-based outdoor retailer, has signed a letter of intent to purchase The Pathfinder, a specialty outdoor store in Manhattan, Kan…

Skechers Donates $3 Million to Save Dogs’ and Cats’ Lives
Bobs from Skechers, a division of Skechers USA Inc., launched a multi-year partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters