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OBIT: Roger Buchika, 67, Passes
Former competitive ski champion and retailer Roger Buchika of Atkinson, NH died Dec. 18 at the age of 67. A dominant skier as an undergraduate at Middlebury College in Vermont, Buchika went on to become one the sports biggest advocates and promoters in Ne
New Air Jordans Cause US-Wide Riot Frenzy
The release of Nike's new Air Jordan Concord sneakers triggered mayhem at retailers across the country, with police being called to many locations. In cities from North Carolina to Washington state, crowds pushed, fought or rushed the doors to buy th
Asics to Sponsor Honda LA Marathon
Asics America Corporation announced its partnership with the Honda LA Marathon as the official apparel and footwear sponsor. This will be Asics’ first sponsorship of the iconic “Stadium to the Sea” race that will take place Sunday, Mar. 18, 2012…
Spyder Names Ehmkes Rep of the Year
Sypder recognized Bill and Jane Ehmke as its Rep of the Year by awarding the husband and wife rep group a matte black 2011 Audi Q5 adorned with custom Spyder logo treatments. The Ehmkes have represented Spyder since…
Teva Enters the Japanese Market
Officially available at retail March 2012, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was re-launched in Japan this week with a special kick-off celebration in Roppongi, Tokyo…
Liberty Mountain Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Liberty Mountain has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner following its acquisition of competitor Peregrine Outfitters, which had only joined the retailer group last year…
Finish Line’s Earnings Rose 34 Percent on 7.7 Percent Comp Gain
The Finish Line, Inc. reported revenues rose 8.1 percent in the third quarter ended Nov. 26, to $282.0 million from $260.9 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 7.7 percent on top of an increase of 10.1 percent for the same period a year ag
PrimaLoft Adds Fashion Rep
PrimaLoft announced the addition of Jennifer Ryan as the new force behind fashion sales representation for the brand…
Icebreaker Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Icebreaker has joined the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner…
Marquette Backcountry Receives Patent for Snowshoe
Marquette Backcountry has been awarded a US design Patent (#D649611) for their original design of a sliding ski/snowshoe hybrid…
Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O
Holiday Retail Spending up 15 Percent Online as of Dec. 18
Holiday spending at retail e-commerce sites from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 reached nearly $32 billion, up 15 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to comScore’s latest estimates…
Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street'
NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner
Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma
SGMA Announces National Study on Size/Scope of the SG Industry
SGMA is working to create the most accurate and timely report on the size and direction of the sporting goods industry in the U.S. It's called the Sports and Fitness Confidence Index (SFCI)…
