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REI CEO Sally Jewell Nominated for Secretary of Interior
President Obama nominated REI President and CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the Interior in a move that sent cheers around the human-powered outdoor recreation industry as it vies with the domestic energy sector for access to public lands. Je
Zumiez Sees 2.6 Percent January Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Feb. 2, 2013 increased 57.9 percent to $50.3 million, compared to $31.8 million for the four-week period ended January 28, 2012. The company's comparable store sales increased
ISPO Munich 2013 Sold Record Exhibition Space
Approximately 81,000 business professionals from 109 countries visited ISPO Munich 2013 from Feb. 3-6. This represents four percent more than in 2012. Sixty-six percent of the visitors hailed from abroad, with the majority coming from Italy, Austria, Swit
Haglöfs Restructuring Aims to Position Brand as Leader in Technical Outdoor Apparel
Haglöfs Scandinavia AB, a unit of Asics of Japan, said Eva Strand will take over as CFO this month as part of a major reorganization aimed at positioning the brand as the leader in technical outdoor apparel and sustainability in all the world's key o
Sports Group International Adds Recruiter in Charlotte
Sports Group International (SGI), the executive search firm serving the sporting goods industry, has hired Alison White as a proactive talent acquisition manager…
Athleta Partners with Life Time Fitness to Present Women’s Race Series
Athleta will be the title sponsor of Life Time Fitness, Inc.’s premiere athletic event series for women, Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series…
Davidson’s Appoints CFO
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, appointed Andrew “Drew” Kramer, CPA to the position of chief financial officer…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Lures More Brands
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (OR), which concluded Aug. 26 in Salt Lake City, featured 177 new exhibitors and 950 brands in total, an eight percent increase over last year's Winter Market, show organizers said…
Lululemon Adds European Retail Investor to Board
Lululemon Athletica inc. appointed Robert Bensoussan to its board of directors, saying his experience investing in European retail concepts would help the apparel company as its expands overseas. …
Green Guru to Upcycle Discarded Inner Tubes
Green Guru has partnered with Bike Fixtation to upcycle inner tubes being thrown away at its bike rooms, repair kiosks and other public use bicycle repair stations for use in its line of eco-friendly luggage, bike bags and outdoor gear…
Boulder’s Satellite Boardshop Honored by The North Face
The North Face named Boulder-based Satellite Boardshop the winner of the Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty snowsport store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor exploration within the commun
A.T. Cross Considers Divesting Accessories Division
A.T. Cross Company is preparing to cut loose its 257-year Cross pen business, which has been overshadowing double-digit growth of its Native and Costa eyewear business…
Dick’s Poised to Open First Store Under New Field and Stream Banner
Dick’s Sporting Goods has applied for a building permit to convert a former Dick’s store in Cranberry Township, PA to a store operating under the Field & Stream banner, according to a report on triblive.com, the online news outlet for several
QandA: Jim Zwiers, President, The Performance Group, Wolverine Worldwide
Sports Executive Weekly sat down at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show with Jim Zwiers, President of Wolverine Worldwide’s new Performance Group…
Nike Unveils New Super Bowl Uniforms
Nike has unveiled new uniforms for Super Bowl XLVII. The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens take the field wearing the NFL Nike Elite 51 uniform, and Nike athletes will wear the Alpha Pro cleat and Vapor Fly glove…
