Golfsmith Launches New Club Giveaway Program
Just months after Phil Mickelson's Masters win resulted in Golfsmith giving away a $1 million in golf clubs, Golfsmith said it is teaming up with TaylorMade and a trio of golfers, Retief Goosen, Sergio Garcia and Sean O'Hair with a new national
Icebreaker Scouting Location for New York City Store
Icebreaker plans to open up to 50 stores in the next five years, starting with its first one in New York City in September, the Financial Times reported. The New Zealand company's CEO, Jeremy Moon, is scouting locations in New York's SoHo neighb
Skullcandy’s Jeff Kearl Joins SDSI Board
Skullcandy's Chairman Jeff Kearl joined the CONNECT San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) board of directors.
NSGA: Hockey and Yoga Top Participation Growth in 2009
Hockey and yoga were the two fastest growing sports in terms of participation last year, according to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Participation in hockey grew 60.0% while participation in yoga, which grew 21.9% in 2008, grew 20.9%. Par
Dorel Industries Hires VP to Head up IBD Efforts in Asia Pacific
Dorel Industries Inc. has named Mario Stein as VP of its newly launched Cycling Sports Group (CSG) Asia Pacific. Based in Osaka, Japan, Stein will be in charge of signing up dealers for CSG brands, including Cannondale, across Asia Pacific, including Japa
Teva Commits $100,000 for Gulf Clean-Up
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., plans to raise awareness and assist in the Gulf Of Mexico clean-up through a commitment of $100,000 through long-term partner, Waterkeeper Alliance…
J. Wayne Merck Joins Angelo, Gordon and Co.’s PE Group
J. Wayne Merck, the former president and CEO of K2 Inc., has joined Angelo, Gordon & Co. as a senior advisor. Merck will also serve on the board of the firm's portfolio company, KEE Action Sports…
Zumiez May Comps Surge 12.1%
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010 increased 12.1% to $26.3 million, compared to $23.5 million for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009…
ICSC Cuts May U.S. Same-Store View
The International Council of Shopping Centers said U.S. retail sales in May are so far coming in worse than originally expected. It now expects sales during the month to be up 2% to 2.5%. The group had previously forecast an increase of about 3.5%…
Yamaha Grants More than $80,000 in Q1 2010
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. said it has contributed more than $80,000 in cash and equipment during the first quarter of 2010 to off-road riding clubs and land stewardship organizations across the country. As part of this first funding cycle of 2010, Yamaha
Court Ruling Says Scent-Lok, Retailers Used False Advertising
A Federal District Judge has ruled that ALS Enterprises, the manufacturer of carbon-based Scent-Lok hunting apparel, is guilty of deceptive advertising over the company’s claims that its clothing implemented “odor eliminating” technology
Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill Includes Gulf Fisheries Assistance
The American Sportfishing Association announced its support of Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, for including funding for fishery-dependent businesses harmed
Outdoor Sales Surge in April Despite Weather Woes
A lingering El Niño effect impacted retailers all over the country with a cool and wet April that dampened overall retail sales. However, over a year of pent-up consumer demand seems to have helped boost sales of Outdoor Equipment, Apparel and Footwear, w
Beretta Hires Senior Military Advisor
Beretta U.S.A. has hired David L. Grange (BG USA Ret.) to serve as its Senior Military Advisor. Grange served 30 years in the U.S. Army, with his final position being Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division…
Outdoor Foundation Report: Participation Increased in 2009; Spending Declined
According to the Outdoor Foundation, 2009 showed encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities like camping, hiking, running and bicycling…
