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Vail Resorts Offers Season Pass Holders Access to Swiss Resorts to Entice Sales
Vail Resorts, Inc. is offering three days of free access to four ski resorts in Switzerland to anyone who buys its Epic Season Pass for the upcoming season. The offer could appeal to skiers unnerved by last winter, which went down as one of the driest in
Grant Contest Prompts Non-Profits to Partner
American Hiking Society and Mount Washington Observatory have formed a partnership to compete for a grant, facilitate joint marketing activities and possibly coordinate future programming…
Collective Brands Swings to Profit in Q2
Aided by notably improved profitability at its Payless Domestic chain, Collective Brands Inc., in likely its last report as a public company, returned to profitability in the second quarter. In its wholesale segment, strong gains at Sperry Top-Sider and S
Dick’s SG Expects to Triple E-Commerce by 2017
Speaking last week at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retail Conference, management at Dick’s Sporting Goods indicated that they expect to at least triple its e-commerce sales by the end of fiscal 2017…
Florida and Kansas Opt Out of Recreational Trails Program
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) confirmed last week that Florida and Kansas opted out of the Recreational Trails Program under the new federal transportation bill passed by Congress, while 33 other states will continue to participate.
Nation’s Best Sports Adds VP Merchandising
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) added Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising. Nacke brings more than 30 years of experience in the outdoor/ski/athletic industries, notably with brands such as Adidas, Merrell, C
EMS Launches First Loyalty Program
Eastern Mountain Sports, Inc. launched Sept. 1 its first customer rewards program in company history via Smart Button. Members' will received rewards certificates every March and September that can be redeemed over the next six months at any EMS stor
NBS Appoints VP, Merchandising
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) welcomed Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising…
Nike to Supply Uniforms for Spain’s National Basketball Teams
Nike and the Spanish Basketball Federation have announced a new partnership which will see Nike design and produce kits for the men's and women’s Spanish National Team at every level from 2013. Nike will reportedly replace Li Ning…
Spy Inc. to Fire 20 to Reduce Operating Costs
Spy Inc. will lay off 20 employees, including its EVP of sales and operation, and convert back to a distributor model in Europe in an effort to reduce its revenue breakeven point by the end of the fourth quarter…
Gander Mountain Expanding Athletic Footwear Coverage
Gander Mountain is expanding its footwear offerings by adding more than 20 performance brands, including Adidas, Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Oakley, Saucony and Under Armour, according to a report in The New York Times. The expansion will double, to 120 f
Ugg Launches Men’s Campaign Starring Tom Brady
Ugg Australia, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the launch of a new integrated Ugg for Men campaign for the Fall 2012 season featuring quarterback Tom Brady. Premiering on September 4, 2012, the new integrated campaign will include TV,
Golf Rounds Played Slip in July
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 0.5 percent in July. Public access play was up 0.8 percent and private course activity was down 5.7 percent…
RECALL: 3,800 Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags
Mammut Sports Group Inc., of Shelburne, Vt. and its Canadian distributor reissued a more detailed recall of the Snowpulse Avalanche Airbags, citing a leak in the airbag's cartridge that can result in the airbag not deploying, posing a risk of death a
RECALL: 67 Shimano PRO VIBE Carbon Bike Handlebars
Shimano American Corporation of Irvine, CA is recalling about 67 PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars because they can break during riding and pose a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported…
