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Collective Brands CEO Receives Presidential Appointment
President Obama recently appointed Matthew Rubel, CEO of Collective Brands Inc. to the advisory committee for trade policy and negotiations…
Outdoor Eco Index Pilot Program Officially Launched
The stakeholder review period for the Eco Index is now underway, providing companies with the opportunity to pilot test the current “Beta Phase 1” version of the tool and provide feedback toward the formal version scheduled for release in earl
Survey: Triathletes Hooked on the Sport
According to a survey by The Active Network, Inc., over 90% of triathletes plan to participate in a triathlon event in 2011 with 32% indicating they plan on participating in five or more triathlons in 2011. The survey also found that regardless of income
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expects Thousands to Volunteer Saturday
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects more than 100,000 volunteers to turn out Sept. 25 at 130 of its sites nationwide to participate in this year's 17th annual National Public Lands Day. Activities include clean up, repair, construction, refurbi
Equinox Appoints New EVP/CMO
Equinox Fitness Clubs has appointed Cynthia (Cie) Nicholson, former CMO of PepsiCo North America, as EVP and chief marketing officer in hopes of positioning the company as a global lifestyle brand…
Interbike 2011 Show Stirs Mixed Reactions
Putting an end to speculation, Interbike organizers said the 2011 show will be held Aug. 8-12 in Anaheim, CA. The city is slated to play host through 2013…
Investor Conferences Provide Look Under the Tent
It’s that time of year again, with the back-to-school season complete and vendors and retailers both looking to the holiday season ahead for some clues as to how the year will finish…
Fleet Feet’s Comps Climb 11% in First Half
Fleet Feet, Inc., extending a long winning streak, delivered double digit comparative store growth during the first half of the year. Overall sales for the franchisor climbed 12.5% in the six months to $52.6 million, up from $47.3 million one year ago…
Under Armour Looking for Fashion Boost in Apparel; Plans for Basketball Launch
While continuing to be rooted in performance and on-the-field product, Under Armour is looking to bring in more fashion to encourage people to wear its apparel for more casual purposes…
Genesco Looks to Help Drive Nike’s Growth in Team Channel
Genesco Inc.'s management, speaking last week at the C.L. King conference, elaborated on the “very close partnership” it has formed with Nike in pursuing the team business through its new Lids Team Sports division…
Volcom Optimistic Despite Struggling Girls’ Business, Challenges in Asia
At Volcom, management focused most of the strategic initiatives on the long-term, with CFO Doug Collier opening his presentation at the Goldman Sachs Retail Conference by introducing the company’s “550/50/15” plan…
Columbia Readies for OmniHeat Launch; Boosts focus on Sorel as Fashion Line
Columbia Sportswear’s (COLM) focus on growing top line sales in coming years will get a major test in the fourth quarter when it launches its OmniHeat products with a global advertising campaign…
Outdoor Nation Report Sent to Obama Administration
The Outdoor Foundation urged the federal government to engage youth and schools more and increase green spaces in urban neighborhoods in a report it submitted Wednesday to the Obama Administration. ..
REI to Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open its first New York City location in the fall of 2011. The 39,000 square-foot, three-level store will be located in the historic Puck Building at the corner of East Houston and Lafayette in the SoHo district…
Outdoor Industry Eco Index Pilot Program Officially Launched
The outdoor recreation industry environmental assessment tool, the Eco Index, has officially been launched. Its meant to provide brands and retailers of apparel, footwear and gear a way to benchmark and measure the footprint of their products…
