Mizuno’s Mobile App Supports Non-Profit
Mizuno is converting “miles into money” by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno's mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase of Mizuno's “What If Everybod
GoPro Files for $100 Million Initial Public Offering
GoPro Inc. filed paperwork Monday with the Securities & Exchange Commission for a $100 million initial public offering. The filling reports GoPro earned net income of $60.6 million on sales of $985.7 million in 2013, up 87.4 and 87.6 percent respectively
Another Montreal Company Prepares to Ship Biometric Clothing Kits
OMSignal said it began taking orders online this month for its first collection of “Biometric Smartwear” for men, including an under-shirt, sleeveless shirt, casual T-shirt and long-sleeved shirt. The Montreal start-up company said it plans to
Paddlesports Dominate List of 2013’s Fastest Growing Outdoor Activities
Stand-up paddling, kayak fishing and white water kayaking topped the list of fastest growing outdoor activities in 2013, according to a topline participation report released last week by The Outdoor Foundation…
The North Face Appoints New Principal Sales Rep for Southeast
The North Face has appointed Redpoint Sales Team owner Scott Lustig as its new Principal Sales Representative, effective April, 2014. Lustig will work closely with TNF sales executives Tony Erlick, Steve Cuthbert and Johnny Hawthorne to develop the brand&
Target Signs Golfer Blayne Barber as C9 Athlete
Target Corp. announced today that golfer Blayne Barber will partner with C9 by Champion, the retailer’s exclusive line of activewear, while competing on the Web.com Tour this season. The 24-year-old Lake City, Fla. native joins a roster of 12 other
Vietnamese Riots Unlikely to Delay Fall Retail Deliveries, But Surface Emerging Risks
Damage to Vietnamese factories that make apparel, footwear and gear for U.S. athletic and outdoor brands is unlikely to affect fall retail deliveries, but should cause industry executives to reexamine their assumptions about the region's geopolitcal
Remington Announces Corporate Consolidation
Remington Arms Company LLC on Thursday told employees at sites in seven states, including two productions lines in New York, that it is relocating their jobs to its new facility in Huntsville, AL…
Adam Weatherby Joins Weatherby, Inc. as EVP/COO
Family leadership of Weatherby, Inc. continues with Adam Weatherby joining the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer…
Bass Pro Shops and NHF Day Continue Partnership
For 2014 Bass Pro Shops once again announces its continued, major sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day…
Martens Joins Solar Bat to Design New Line of Sunglasses
Solar Bat Sunglasses and professional B.A.S.S. Elite Series angler Aaron have teamed up to design a line of sunglasses for the serious bass fisherman…
Garmin Acquires Fusion Electronics
Garmin, Ltd announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fusion Electronics Limited and its subsidiaries…
NSSF to Hold Retail Education Seminar in Indianapolis
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has a NSSF Retailer Education Seminar scheduled at the Hilton Indianapolis North, 8181 E Shadeland Ave., in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 26…
Study Projects U.S. Social Media Ad Revenues to Reach $15B by 2018
During the forecast period, native social advertising revenues will grow at a 38.6% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR); social mobile at a 38.3% CAGR; and locally targeted social advertising at a 31.6% CAGR…
Intrawest Retail and Rental Sales Lag Skier Visits, Other Resort Spending
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. reported retail and rental sales at its resorts grew more slowly than skier visits or revenues from its ski schools or food and beverage operations in the quarter ended March 31…
