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Sears Rolls Out Fitness In-Store Shops

Sears recently completed construction on its latest “Fitness Flagship” store-within-a-store. Continuing a roll out that began last year at select Sears locations and now in more than 35 sites, these 6,000 sq. ft. Fitness Flagship specialty stores feature

Columbia Buys Building to House Canadian Headquarters

Columbia Sportswear Co. confirmed it is buying a building in London, Ontario to house a new Canadian headquarters in a signal of renewed commitment to the Great White North. Columbia sells more to Canadians then Americans on a per capita basis, but it&#03

Rage Outdoors Acquires Nockturnal Lighted Nocks

Rage Outdoors, LLC has acquired Nockturnal lighted nocks and associated technologies from DoubleTake Archery, LLC. This includes the full-line of Nockturnal lighted nocks for bow hunters. The terms of the sale were not disclosed…

Patagonia Registers as First California Benefit Corporation

Patagonia became the first company in California to elect benefit corporation status. Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard on Tuesday led the largest group of businesses to register on the legislation's first effective date among the 7 states that have

Former NSGA Board Member Tony Rosati, Sr. Passes Away

Former NSGA Board member Anthony (Tony) Rosati, Sr., former owner and president of Lansing Sport Shop and one of three founders of Team Athletic Group (TAG), passed away on December 31, 2011. He was 86 years old…

Zumiez Sees 10.0 Percent December Comp Gain

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 31, increased 18.1 percent to $104.6 million, compared to $88.5 million for the five-week period ended Jan. 1, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increased 10.0 pe

Bakers Sells Wild Pair to Steve Madden

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. said it reached an agreement to sell its Wild Pair trademark to Steven Madden, Ltd. The arrangement calls for Steve Madden to purchase the Wild Pair trademark for up to $4 million and enter into a royalty free perpetual license

Jeff Lowe Named Honorary President at Lowe Alpine

Lowe Alpine Ltd., maker of innovative backpacks and outdoor accessories is pleased to announce that Jeff Lowe, iconic alpinist and industry pioneer, will once again join the brand, this time in an non-executive role as Honorary President. The move marks a

Scott Sports Acquires Syncros

Scott Sports announced it will shift gears in the aftermarket bike accessories business and take over the Syncros brand to become a major supplier in the parts and accessories market…