Collective Brands Sheds Light on Payless Struggles
In its first investor conference since its CEO Michael Rubel abruptly resigned on June 15, Collective Brands Inc.'s officials spent considerable time exploring the ongoing challenges turning around its albatross: the Payless domestic business…
Nebraska Book Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Nebraska Book Co., one of the largest college bookstore operators, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware to restructure its debt. The Lincoln, NE-based company operates about 280 bookstores on or near college campuses and is a large wholesaler o
Interim CEO Sees Messaging Disconnect with Most Price-Sensitive Consumer
In its first investor conference since its CEO Michael Rubel abruptly resigned on June 15, Collective Brands Inc.'s officials spent considerable time exploring the ongoing challenges turning around its albatross: the Payless domestic business…
BDE Urged by Retailers to Add Apparel Business
Black Diamond Equipment CEO Peter Metcalf said REI, EMS and MEC have been asking BDE to enter the apparel business in recent years because many of the original specialty outdoor brands have widened their distribution to department stores, full line sporti
Ashe Confirmed as Director of FWS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar praised the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Daniel M. Ashe as the 16th Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ashe, a career employee of the agency, will assume his duties immediately…
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Dead Down Wind Adds Keller to Marketing Team
Dead Down Wind (DDW) and D2W guide gear have tapped Trent Keller to their marketing team. In his new role, Keller will serve as the marketing manager for Dead Down Wind, managing all media, advertising, product management and social media initiatives…
Sony Partners with State Parks to Promote HD Editing Products
America's State Parks and Sony Creative Software, a leading developer of award-winning and easy-to-use video and audio editing applications, are partnering to promote nationwide park visits and outdoor recreation…
Under Armour Inks Bobcats’ Kemba Walker
Former UConn star and current Charlotte Bobcat Kemba Walker has inked a multi-year deal with Under Armour. Walker, the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft, led the Huskies to a national championship in the 2010-2011 season…
Public and Private Golf Rounds Slide in May
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 7.0 percent in May 2011 compared to May 2010. Public access play was down 6.5 percent for the month and private course activity was down 9.0 percent…
Richard Markee Joins Collective Brands’ Board
Collective Brands, Inc. announced that Richard L. Markee has been elected to its board of directors, with a term to expire in 2014…
Tilly’s the Latest to Test the Public Markets
In a year that has seen a number of public companies in the sporting goods industry exit stage left as the mergers & acquisitions pace heats up, another company entered the fray on Friday as Tilly’s Inc. filed papers with the SEC for an initial publ
Tilly’s Files for $100 Million IPO
Tilly's Inc., the action sports retailer, filed initial public offering with the Securities & Exchange Commission to raise up to $100 million. Tilly's, which operates 126 stores in 11 states in the United States, plans to list its common shares
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
American Rec Promotes Orlando and Jordan
American Rec, parent company for Kelty, Sierra Designs and several other outdoor brands, appointed Bob Orlando to CEO of American Rec's apparel group and Brett Jordan to CEO of American Rec's equipment group…
