The North Face Remains Lead Outdoor Nation Sponsor
The North Face announced it will again be presenting sponsor for Outdoor Nation, which will kick off in New York's Central Park again in June before spreading to regional events in Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis and San Francisco for the first time. On
RECALL: 1,155 Buoyancy Control Devices
WRK Enterprises of Macon, GA, doing business as Edge Dive Gear, is voluntarily recalling about 1,155 buoyancy control devices (BCDs) under its Sea Elite Systems, Edge and HOG lines in the United States and Canada. The company discovered the spring in the
Scott Sports Hires Western Regional Sales Rep
Scott Sports has hired Bill Christensen as its new western regional field marketing representative…
Conference USA Donates Sportswear to Philippines/Honduras Sports Leagues
Conference USA (C-USA), a leading NCAA Division I collegiate athletic conference, has donated quality apparel to youth sports leagues implemented by Children International, a U.S.-based humanitarian organization…
Auri Hires East Coast Sales Manager
Auri, Inc. has hired Sandra Livingston as its East coast sales executive representative…
Under Armour Launches Power In Pink Campaign
Under Armour, Inc. kicks-off its ninth annual “Power in Pink” program to celebrate the many women who use fitness and exercise in the fight against breast cancer…
Outdoor Brands to Gather Friday to Restore Berkeley, CA Park
On Friday, May 6th, The Conservation Alliance and employees from The North Face, CamelBak, REI, Mountain Hardwear, Clif Bar, Jansport, and Ahnu Footwear will partner with the California Wilderness Coalition and the East Bay Regional Park District to host
Kenneth Cole Posts Steep Q1 Loss on Store Closing Charges
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. reported a net loss of $17.2 million, or 94 cents a share, in the first quarter. The company noted that included in its results were $16.0 million in one-time charges, related primarily to lease termination payments and seve
Zumiez April Comps Jump 17.5 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that sales for the four-week period ended April 30, 2011 increased 24.8 percent to $32.0 million, compared to $25.7 million for the four-week period ended May 1, 2010. Comparable store sales increased 17.5 percent for the four-week p
Exxel Outdoors Urges Outdoor Industry to Help South’s Tornado Victims
Exxel Outdoors has been distributing sleeping bags, tents, blankets and apparel to victims of deadly tornados that last week devastated communities within miles of its factory and eastern distribution facility in Haleysville, AL. Exxel urges other outdoor
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Grow Nearly Three Times Faster Than Outdoor in Q1
Garmin Ltd. reported net sales of its Outdoor segment reached $66.5 million during the first quarter ended March 26, up 11.9 percent from a year earlier, while sales in its fitness segment jumped 30.0 percent to $56.4 million…
MasterCard SpendingPulse: Late Easter Boosts May Results
Monthly spending figures from MasterCard Inc. show this year's late Easter holiday helped boost clothing and luxury goods sales in April but did nothing for electronics and appliance retailers…
Edwin Watts Golf Expands Think Golf It’s Friday Tour
Edwin Watts Golf said its Think Golf It's Friday consumer retail tour, which debuted in early February, has been expanded to more than 30 store locations. Many stops on the 2011 TGIF TOUR have evolved from a series of two-day events designed to promo
Blacks Leisure Cuts Losses in Fiscal 2011, Names Incoming CEO
Blacks Leisure reported significantly lower losses for the fiscal year and said it was able to persuade lenders to extend banking facilities from December 2011 to November 2012 by recruiting a new CEO, who will take the helm late this summer as the Briti
Ogio Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Manager
Ogio promoted Steve Humphreys to Eastern U.S. sales manager. Humphreys has been with Ogio since 2002 and will oversee all sales operations in one of the most vibrant golfing regions for the brand…
