Brunton Outdoor Introduces Retail Incentive Program
The Brunton Outdoor Group, comprised of the Brunton and Primus brands, introduced the 2012 “Summit Team” Outdoor Partner Program, providing retailers with discounts on outdoor gear and a variety of free in-store sales support tools…
Worldwide Distributors Adds Buyers
Two new buyers have joined Worldwide Distributors, the independent buying group, as of July 2011. Steve Apple is responsible for fishing tackle, marine/RV, hardware and pet supplies and Ryan Wells is the new footwear buyer…
Finish Line Authorizes 5 Million Share Repurchase Program
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program to buy back up to 5 million shares of the company’s Class A common shares, or approximately 9 percent of the aggregate Class A and Class B comm
RECALL: Swix Sport Ski Helmets
About 800 Uvex Funride ski helmets imported by Uvex Sports, of Cranston, RI and Swix Sport USA, of Haverhill, MA are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the helmet provides insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penet
Mark Lardie to Head Rack Room’s U.S. Operations
Mark Lardie, formerly president for wholesale operations of Brown Shoe, has become the president and CEO of U.S. operations of German-based Deichmann Group, which operates the 390-unit Rack Room chain in the U.S. The hiring was identified in a lawsuit fro
Gear for Sports Continues to Power Hanesbrand’s Growth
Hanesbrand said sales in its Outerwear segment increased 26 percent in the second quarter, with 23 percentage points of the gain coming from Gear For Sports. Segment operating profits more than doubled…
South Africa’s Holdsport Completes IPO
Holdsport (HSP), which runs the Sportsmans Warehouse and Outdoor Warehouse stores in South Africa, went public on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)…
Nike Lauded for Education Fund
Nike was among three companies recognized for its Nike School Innovation Fund at a White House education roundtable with business leaders and administration officials. A statement from the White House noted that the Nike School Innovation Fund has provide
Second Pick of NBA Draft Joins Walker at Under Armour Basketball
Former University of Arizona star and current Minnesota Timberwolf Derrick Williams has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour…
Former Players File Lawsuit Against NFL, Riddell
Seventy-five former NFL players have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the league for concealing the risks of concussions for more than 90 years…
Sports Chalet Changes Venue for Olberz Memorial Service
Sport Chalet has changed venues for Friday's memorial service for its founder Norbert Olberz due to overwhelming response. The memorial service will now start at noon Friday July 22 and be held at…
OR’s Open Air Demo to Feature 150 Vendors, New Events
More than 150 brands – up 50 percent from last year – will exhibit at the Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo 2011 (OAD)Aug. 3 at Jordanelle State Park in Park City, UT for a day of product testing and events. Retailers are invited to compete in a host of adve
Skullcandy Debuts as Public Company
Shares of headphone maker Skullcandy Inc rose as much as 17 percent in its first day of trading on the over-the-counter market before turning nearly flat by the close of the day…
Skullcandy IPO Reaps $188 Million
Skullcandy raised $188 million in its IPO Wednesday, when it issued one million more shares than planned at higher prices than expected. Still, the stock closed at $20 when trading stopped, below its initial price of $23 a share…
Point6 Announces Recipients of 1% for the Planet
Point6, manufacturer of premium merino wool socks, announced the non-profit environmental organizations selected to receive the company's annual contribution of 1 percent of company sales…
