Chaco Wraps Up 2014 Fit For Adventure Tour
Chaco said its “Fit for Adventure Tour,” including 8 music festivals, three college football games, two whitewater events, engaged more than 58,000 unique consumers and raised over $13,000 for Big City Mountaineers…
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
Big Rock Sports Opens New Canadian Distribution Center
Big Rock Sports announces the opening of its newest distribution center in Surrey, British Columbia…
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
ATI Becomes NSSF’s Newest Voting Member
Advanced Technology International (ATI), a Wisconsin based manufacturer of U.S. made firearm accessories, has become one of the newest voting member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)…
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…
BLACKHAWK! Launches Redesigned Website
BLACKHAWK! has debuted its new website designed to provide military personnel, law enforcement agents, everyday carry and recreational shooters with the latest updates regarding the company's product line…
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…
Florida Sues Georgia Over Water Use
Florida Governor Rick Scott announced that the U. S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up Florida's lawsuit regarding Georgia's over-consumption of waters that is impacting the Apalachicola Bay region…
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…
ASA Honors Big Rock Sports Executive
The American Sportfishing Association has recognized Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Gary Zurn with their Future of Fishing Award…
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…
Jack Wolfskin Names Esprit Exec as New CEO
Jack Wolfskin, Germany's leading domestic outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear brand, has appointed Melody Harris-Jensbach as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Michael Rupp, who has been at the helm since July 2012, decided for personal reaso
TAG Heuer Expands Sponsorships Spending to Marathons
TAG Heuer, the luxury Swiss watch maker, has signed on as a sponsor and official timekeeper for several marathons to extend its reach beyond motorsports and further affirm its roots in sports. The sponsorships will be aimed at reaching almost 320 million
