SGB Update Outdoor
Shoe Carnival Boardmember Steps Down
James A. Aschleman resigned from his position on Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s board of directors. Aschleman advised the company that because of his affiliation with Baker & Daniels LLP, which provides legal services to the company, he believed he should no
LaCrosse Wins CFD Boot Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has been awarded a $1.25
million direct contract to produce the Phoenix Bunker Boot for the Chicago Fire Department…
Jon Muir Promoted to GM of Wilson Racquet Sports
Jon Muir has been promoted to General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports. Effective immediately, Muir will report to Wilson President Chris Considine, and will oversee the Racquet Sports business on a global level.
Nike Has 1,500 Employees Participate in Community Involvement Day
For Nike’s Eighth annual Community Involvement Day in Oregon, more than 1,500 U.S.-based Nike employees volunteered out in their communities, including 850 employees in Oregon who supported 31 different projects in Multnomah and Washington counties doing
Champs COO Takes Over as President and CEO of Foot Locker – Int’l
Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Ron Halls to the position of President & CEO, Foot Locker, Inc. – International. Ron will have the responsibility of overseeing the Company's Foot Locker operations in Europe, Canada and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as
Kellwood Signs New Licensing Deals with Phillips-Van Heusen
Kellwood Company signed agreement with Phillips-Van Heusen on three licensing arrangements. Phillips-Van Heusen and Kellwood have agreed to extend the Calvin Klein women's better sportswear license for North America until 2012 with a renewal option t
Urban Climber and UIAA Ink Exclusive Endorsement Deal
Urban Climber Magazine and The International Council for Competition Climbing have entered into a multi-year strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Urban Climber Magazine becomes UIAA Climbing's Official Magazine Partner in North America, prov
Kelty Partners with Utah Tourism to Promote Basecamping
Kelty will be partnering with the Utah Office of Tourism to host a series of future public relations events promoting the “basecamp lifestyle.” The basecamp lifestyle is the enjoyment of multiple activities from a single “base” campsite. While one primary
Midwest Mountaineering Joins ROI
Midwest Mountaineering is joining Retailers of the Outdoor Industry (ROI). Midwest Mountaineering becomes ROI's 32nd outdoor specialty retail member. Owned and founded by Rod Johnson, Midwest Mountaineering is the largest outdoor retailer in Minnesot
ORC Industries to Acquire Bell Canoe Works…
While the usual flurry of post-OR acquisitions have taken a bit longer to get up to speed this year, it began with an unexpected deal in the paddlesports sector. ORC Industries has signed an agreement to acquire Bell Canoe Works from the company’s owner,
Johnson Outdoors Acquires Lendal Paddles; Joins ROI…
In the second paddlesports acquisition of the week, Johnson Outdoors Inc. acquired Scotland-based Lendal paddles from founders and owners, Alistair and Marianne Wilson. While details of the transaction were not released, it is expected to be accretive to
Crocs Acquires Jibbitz…
Crocs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Jibbitz, LLC for $10 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $10 million based on certain earnings targets. Jibbitz markets and sells small, button-like accessories and ornaments for Cro
DOD Stops Wind Power Plant Blockade…
In June, the Sierra Club filed suit against Donald Rumsfeld and the U.S. Department of Defense for blocking the construction of new wind power plants on the grounds that they interfered with the various Department of Defense facilities.
In order to opera
REI Takes on TXDOT and Wins…
REI has sparked a local firestorm against the Texas Department of Transportation. The retailer recently won an eminent domain lawsuit concerning Texas’ Katy Freeway expansion project that forced REI to relocate after part of its parking lot was taken away
Zumiez Sept. Comps Climb 14%…
Zumiez Inc. posted a 47.3% increase in sales for the month to $28.7 million from $19.5 million last year. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.9% on top of a 10.1% increase last year. Management attributed the sales growth to both new an
