Eagles Nest Outfitters Launches New Website
Eagles Nest Outfitters launched a new smartphone-friendly Web site featuring a virtual hangout called 'Enopia,' and much rich content including video set up instructions for its packable hammocks and hammock accessories…
Columbia Sportswear Signs On with U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
After a successful partnership leading up to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team announced that Columbia Sportswear will be its official uniform partner through the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The eight-year deal con
OBIT: The Forzani Group Ltd Founder John Forzani
John Forzani, the founder of The Forzani Group Ltd, died after suffering a heart attack Oct. 30…
Nautilus Reports 28 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter of 2014 totaled $59.1 million, a 28 percent increase compared to $46.3 million in the same quarter of 2013. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments…
Black Diamond Grows Q3 Apparel Sales Despite Narrower REI Distribution
Black Diamond Inc. reported shipments of its greatly expanded apparel line helped drive 24 percent sales growth from continuing operations in the third quarter despite a despite a significant reduction in the number of REI stores carrying the new line. Wh
LaMarcus Aldridge Becomes Jordan Endorser
LaMarcus Aldridge, star power forward of the Portland Trailblazers, has become a Jordan brand endorser..
Bass Pro Shops to Open Fourth New York Store
Bass Pro Shops has announced plans for a new store in Uniondale, New York…
Line Signs Freeskier Wallisch to Team
Line, makers of athlete-driven skis and freestyle skiing pioneers, has entered into a partnership with international pro Tom Wallisch to further solidify the brand as the global leader of freestyle skiing…
Foot Locker President and CEO Hicks to Retire
Foot Locker, Inc. President and CEO Ken Hicks plans to retire as president and CEO of the company on Dec. 1, 2014, the retailer's board of directors announced Tuesday. He will be succeeded by Richard (Dick) A. Johnson, who has been with Foot Locker f
West Coast Labor Talks Breaking Down
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents over 70 multinational ocean carriers and maritime companies in contract negotiations with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), accused the union Monday of initiating orchestrated
RunSafe Partners with IRRA for National Running Safety Month
November is National Running Safety Month. RunSafe is partnering with the Independent Running Retail Association (IRRA) to promote safety in the running community…
Eddie Bauer Announces Pop-Up Store in NYC
Eddie Bauer announced the opening of a pop-up store in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 6. The pop-up will be open through the holiday season and transform into a permanent flagship store to reopen in spring 2015…
Yogasmoga Opens Store in Brentwood
Yogasmoga, the designer, manufacturer and retailer of Yoga inspired athletic apparel and accessories, opened a new store in Brentwood, CA, which will be the brand's first retail location in California…
Levi Strauss Initiative Rewards Vendors with Best Social Compliance with Cheaper Credit
Levi Strauss & Co. is working with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to provide financial incentives for garment suppliers in developing countries to upgrade environmental, health, safety and labor standards…
Backcountry.com Resumes Sales and Margin Growth in Third Quarter
Liberty Interactive Corp. reported revenues, gross margins and adjusted OIBDA improved at Bodybuilding.com and Backcountry.com in the third quarter as the number of transactions increased and the average value of orders remained relatively stable…
