SGB Update Outdoor
Chaco Hires Backbone Media Ahead of 25th Anniversary
Chaco has appointed Backbone Media to handle its public relations. Based in Colorado, Backbone currently represents more than 50 brands in the outdoor and lifestyle marketplace…
Majority of Mid-Market Retailers Don’t Yet See Economic Recovery
A new survey commissioned by CIT Group Inc. found 55 percent of middle market retail executives don't believe an economic recovery has materialized, while 61 percent see an uneven recovery developing that seems to be favoring wealthier consumers more
Hoka One One to Sponsor JFK 50 Mile Run
Hoka One One, a division of Decker’s Outdoor Corporation, announced their lead sponsorship of the upcoming 2013 JFK 50 Mile Run, which marks its 50th Anniversary on Nov. 23, 2013…
Nike Increases Quarterly Dividend
Nike, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a 14 percent increase overall in its quarterly dividend…
Asics America to Sponsor Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
Foot Locker announced that Asics America will be the presenting sponsor and official apparel, footwear and accessories provider for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships through 2015…
Stage Stores’s Q3 Comps Slump
Stage Stores Inc. reported sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 27 decreased 2.8 percent to $360 million from $371 million in the prior year quarter. Comparable store sales decreased 4.6 percent…
Backcountry Recreation Generates $22.5 Milion for Jackson, WY Region
Human-powered backcountry winter recreation in Grand Teton National Park, parts of the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests, and the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone contributes $22.5 million annually to the region’s economy,
Ross Stores Q3 Profits Grow 11 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 2, 2013 of 80 cents a share, up from 72 cents a year ago. These results reflect an 11 percent increase on top of a 14 percent gain in the third quarter of 2012…
Olympic Champion Swimmer Partners with Tommie Copper
Tommie Copper, a performance apparel startup, appointed Dara Torres as official brand ambassador. The newly formed partnership kicks off with two new television shows aimed at showcasing inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things with
Smith and Wesson® Receives NASGW ‘Innovator of the Year’ Award
Smith & Wesson Corp has received the Innovator of the Year award from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW)…
Tactical Gear Distributors to Hold Annual Dealer Show at 2014 SHOT Show
Tactical Gear Distributors (TGD), a wholesale distributor of performance firearms and tactical gear, will be holding their annual dealer show at the 2014 SHOT Show, January 14-17, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center…
Perry Ellis to License Jack Nicklaus
Perry Ellis International, Inc. entered into an exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with Nicklaus International Brand Management to design, develop, manufacture and distribute men's and ladies' sportswear, tailored clothing and accessories
Federal Internet Tax Bill Exempts 93.5 Percent of Online Retailers
The Marketplace Fairness Act now being considered by Congress would affect just 4.5 percent of online retailers but 57 percent of total U.S. online sales, according to a study released Tuesday by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Determining the imp
Children’s Cardiovascular Fitness Declining Worldwide
Many kids don’t run as far or fast as their parents did, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013…
The North Face Implementing Responsible Down Standard in 2014
The North Face is beta testing a Responsible Down Standard that addresses many of the animal welfare and transparency concerns surrounding the sourcing of down from commercial foie gras producers. The company said it will begin impelementing the standard
