During a presentation Wednesday at SFIA’s Industry Leaders Summit in Baltimore, SFIA Chairman Bob Puccini, SFIA President Tom Cove, and PHIT America Founder Jim Baugh disclosed that with more and more Americans moving from the ‘active’ c
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Puma Renews Contract with Usain Bolt
Puma has signed a renewed endorsement contract with the World's Fastest Man, Usain Bolt. Having partnered with the Jamaican World and Olympic Champion since he was sixteen years old, this new deal will see Puma work with Usain through and beyond the
Grassroots Partners with RootsRated to Promote Brand Online
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance entered a digital marketing relationship with RootsRated, an online guide to trails, events and other outdoor recreation options recommended by independent outdoor specialty retailers in more than 30 U.S. markets. RootsRated wi
MEC Unveils New Brand Campaign to Reach Growing Urban Membership
MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) unveiled its new brand platform in a bid to become more relevant to the fastest growing part of its membership – Canadian urbanites participating in cycling, running and other outdoor activities that never bring them to the
Back-to-School Season Ends on High Note for Sport Footwear…
The Sport Footwear sales trend accelerated again in the last week of the eight-week back-to-school (BTS) season tracked by SportScanInfo, netting growth closer to the YTD and trailing 52-week periods…
Billabong Names New CEO, Proposes Another Rescue Plan
Billabong International Limited’s board of directors reversed course and embraced a refinancing offer from two U.S. investment firms last week after they revealed they had lined up former Eddie Bauer CEO Neil Fiske to spearhead the Australian compan
Bikes Belong Rebrands Under PeopleForBikes Banner
The non-profit advocacy group BikesBelong has rebranded under the name PeopleForBikes as part of a major expansion plan to bring clarity, simplicity, and power to the U.S. cycling movement. The rebranding was unveiled in Las Vegas during the opening day o
Dick’s Adds New Features to Jersey Report
Dick’s Sporting Goods has updated and upgraded “Jersey Report,” with new advanced features to provide fans unparalleled insights into pro football jersey sales at Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide and online…
BDE Apparel Launch Selling Out
With Black Diamond’s Fall 2013 apparel launch just hitting stores selling out, its Spring 2014 apparel line has followed suit by likewise selling out, Black Diamond Inc.’s CEO Peter Metcalf told attendees on Sept. 10 at the 2013 Gateway Confer
Austin Canoe and Kayak Leases 30,000-s.f. to Consolidate Operations
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has leased a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse to consolidate its two warehouses and all support functions. The transition is set to begin in October and be completed in time for the holiday season.
Delta Apparel Appoints Rod McGeachy as President of Soffe
Delta Apparel, Inc. said Rod McGeachy will be joining Delta Apparel as President of the company's Soffe division, effective Sept. 17. McGeachy was most recently serving as Chairman and CEO of Tandy Brands Accessories. Prior to Tandy Brands, McGeachy
Winter Bookings up Substantially at Western Mountain Resorts
As of Aug. 31, on-the-books occupancy at western mountain resorts is up nine percent for arrivals in September through February compared to the same period last year with increases in every month except November, according to the most recent data released
Gildan Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Gildan Activewear Inc. has become one of only two North American companies to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in the Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods sector, with effect from Sept. 23, 2013…
Kenneth Cole Celebrates 30 Years
After launching the company's 30 year anniversary with a February return to New York Fashion Week, Kenneth Cole continues the 2013 celebration with the September 12 launch of 30YearsBold.com. Designed to salute the company's 30 year heritage of
Jarden Corp. Raises Nearly $700 Million in Stock Sale
Jarden Corp. raised approximately $687.7 million in a public offering of 15 million shares of common stock last week, but said it could raise its take by nearly $100 million if underwriters exercise options over the next 30 days…
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