Whole-Life Training Among Leading 2012 Fitness Trends
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced its top 2012 Fitness Trends to Watch as identified by its extensive network of personal trainers, exercise scientists, group fitness experts, allied health providers, and lifestyle and weight management coa
Ironclad Performance Wear Sees Surge in Q3 Revenues
Ironclad Performance Wear Corp. reported sales soared 68.6 percent for the third quarter, to $5.71 million from $3.38 million a year ago. The increase is primarily the result of Ironclad's continued strong growth in the industrial/safety sales chann
Christy Sports Expands Rental Network to Europe
Christy Sports, one of the largest ski and snowboard retailers in the Rocky Mountain region, has partnered with Skiset, Europe's largest ski and snowboard rental network. The combined network of more than 800 rental and demo shops makes up the larges
Gander Mountain Opens First Gun World Location
Gander Mountain said it will open its first Gun World store in Germantown, WI. Described as the “ultimate gun store,” the new Gun World is a 30,000-square-foot retail outlet featuring upwards of 5,000 guns of all kinds, and firearms specialists on duty to
Backcountry.com Names Chief Technology Officer
Backcountry.com has hired CJ Singh, who holds patents related to XML record searching technology, as its chief technology officer…
Foot Locker Foundation Partners with DoSomething.org
Foot Locker Foundation and DoSomething.org announced the celebrity judging panel for The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program, which honors 20 exceptional student athletes with $20,000 each in college scholarships. The program recognizes students…
Bob’s Stores Named Connecticut Retailer of the Year
The Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA) announced that Bob's Stores has been named the 2011 Retailer of the Year…
OIA Backs Federal Internet Sales Tax Legislation
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) came out in support of The Marketplace Fairness Act introduced Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. The legislation, introduced by Senators Durbin (D-IL), Enzi (R-WY), Johnson (D-SD), and Alexander (R-TN), would give states th
Keen Appoints VP of Merchandising
Keen Inc. has hired Ron Hill as its new VP of merchandising. He was formerly VP of global merchandising at Nike…
Jamis to Use Slidepad Brakes in 2013 Models
James Bicycles will use Slidepad Technologies new patent-pending, single-lever brake system on select 2013 models, giving recreational cyclists a single-lever braking system that uses the force of the rear wheel to intelligently modulate the front brake..
Most Major U.S. Retailers Keep Holiday Inventories at 2010 Levels
The vast majority of the nation's largest retailers, or 65 percent, say their inventory purchases have stayed about the same compared to 2010, according to a recent BDO USA survey of chief marketing officers. The survey found CMOs expect a modest 2.9
Playtex Sports Launches College Scholarship Program
Playtex Sport launched its first-ever Unstoppable College Scholarship Program. Under the initiative, high school and college students can enter to win a $5,000 scholarship or premium prizes that will help them achieve their academic goals…
Sport Chalet Sees 3.1 Percent Q2 Comp Gain
Sport Chalet reported a profit of $599,000, or 4 cents a share in its second quarter, rebounding from a loss of $518,000, or 4 cents, a year ago. Revenues dipped 0.9 percent to $88.0 million from $88.8 million although comparable store sales increased 3.1
Heelys’ Losses Widen in Q3
Heelys, Inc. widened its loss in the third quarter to $1.5 million, or 5 cents per share, from a loss of $69,000, or break-even per share, a year ago. Revenues were down 19.7 percent to $6.6 million from $8.2 million…
VF Supply Chain Leader to Retire
VF Corp. Vice President Boyd Rogers will retire on Dec. 31, after four decades of service to the company. Rogers served as president of supply chain and a member of VF Corp.'s operating committee…
