Prana to Open Store in Portland, OR
Prana, makers of premier clothing for yoga and climbing, plans to open its second retail store. Doors will open for business on Nov. 10th at 635 NW 23rd Avenue in Portland, OR…
SD Sport Innovators Appoints Executive Director
Bill Walton, executive chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI) managed by CONNECT, named Lisa Freedman as the organization’s executive director. Freedman brings a long track record in the sports event and facility management field, as well as busines
OIA VP of Government Affairs Amy Roberts Departs
Outdoor Industry Association said Amy Roberts, its vice president of government affairs for the last six years, is leaving the organization to pursue an unspecified opportunity…
Senate to Look at Sports Concussions and Marketing
A Senate committee plans a hearing next week on “questionable marketing” of sports equipment that's promoted as helping reduce the risk of concussions. Football helmet manufacturers such as Riddell have been criticized for claiming their helmets redu
Winmark Corp,’s Q3 Net Income Rises Nearly 30 Percent
Winmark Corporation, which franchises stores under the Play It Again Sports and other banners, reported net income rose nearly 30 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 24 to $3.48 million, or 66 cents per share diluted…
CamelBak Launches New Website
CamelBak unveiled a revamped website with a host of new content, including the introduction of a barcode tag reader, more than 80 new videos, behind-the-scenes lab footage and access to CamelBak’s stable of decorated athletes…
Thai Chemical Company Building $150M Ingeo Plant
Thailand's largest chemical company, PTT Chemical Public Company Limited is investing $150 million to build a factory in Thailand that will supply Asia with Ingeo bioplastics created by Minnesota-based NatureWorks LLC. Ingeo offers the performance o
Facebook to Support eBay’s New X.Commerce Ecosystem
Facebook and eBay announced they had partnered to encourage development of a new generation of e-commerce applications with social networking capabilities…
Hertz Begins Renting E-bikes in Spain
The Hertz Corporation is now renting e-bikes in Spain following its successful launch of a similar program in London earlier this year…
Salomon Sports Canadian Stores to Use Footbalance Stations
Salomon Sports has named Footbalance the official custom-molded footbed for its retail locations in Canada…
Amer Sports Americas Centralizes Marketing Structure
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas (ASWO) has centralized its marketing management structure across all three of its brands in a bid to focus on retailers and consumers rather than products. Courtney Vermaas, previously Suunto USA marketing coordinat
Liz Claiborne Agrees to Sell Namesake, Monet and Kensie Brands
Liz Claiborne Inc. is selling its namesake brand and several others to concentrate on its Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand and Kate Spade higher-end labels. The company, which hasn't had an annual profit since 2006, said it will change its name to reflect
Yue Yuen’s September Sales Rise Double-Digits
Yue Yuen reported September revenues rose 12.5 percent to $594.2 million from $528.1 million a year ago…
Sanuk Signs Surfing Star
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, added Matt Meola to the brand's surfing team…
NRF Condemns Chinese Currency Bill
The National Retail Federation expressed disappointment with legislation expected to receive final passage by the Senate this evening that would pressure China to allow its currency to float more freely. The statement came as the trade association's
