The Walking Co. to Exit Chapter 11 in Late April
The Walking Co. said a court hearing on the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan will be held on April 23. If approved, the retailer said it would be ready to exit Chapter 11 early in the week of April 26…
Performance Bicycle to Open Another California Store
For the second time in two weeks, Performance Bicycle said it will open a new retail location in California. The Chapel Hill, NC-based bike dealer said the new store would open in Woodland Hills north of Los Angeles on May 7, 2010…
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Hires eCommerce Manager
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group named a former REI Internet manager as its eCommerce manager, adding to a string of hires in its marketing department since September. Other recent hires include product designers, a graphic designer and a sales director…
Report: Lebron James Close to New Nike Deal
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, basketball superstar Lebron James is close to signing a new agreement with Nike Inc…
Adidas Extends NBA Agreement to Europe
Adidas AG extended its agreement with the NBA, giving the company exclusive clothing rights to all apparel in Europe beginning with the 2010-2011 season. The company will make the products available to the public beginning Oct. 1 to coincide with the tip-
NRF Names New President/CEO
Matt Shay has been selected to serve as the next president and CEO of NRF…
Orange 21 to be Delisted From Nasdaq
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, said that on March 16, 2010 it received a letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market noting that it was failing to meet the requirements for continuing listing on the stock exchange. The company expects its common stock t
Ross Stores Q4 Profits Soar 47%
Ross Stores, Inc. reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended January 30, 2010 of $1.16, up 53% from $.76 for the 13 weeks ended January 31, 2009. Net earnings for the 13 weeks ended January 30, 2010 grew to a record $142.9 million, up 47% from $97
Easton-Bell Fiscal Fourth Quarter Suffers from Budget Cuts, Cycling
After a third quarter that saw weakness from the Team Sports business cripple overall revenues for Easton-Bell Sports, management at the Van Nuys, CA-based manufacturer said operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 had finally exhibited a degree
Paddlesports Companies Close Ranks Around OR
Just eight months after Canoe & Kayak Magazine announced it would launch its own paddlesports show, the industry’s leaders are clearly closing ranks around the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
The University of Maryland Joins Nike Protests over Honduran Factory Closings
The University of Maryland became the latest college to see campus protests erupt against Nike over the closing of two factories in Honduras that had been operated by Nike subcontractors. Activists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cornell Universit
Burton Phasing Out Manufacturing in Vermont
Burton will shift premium snowboard production from its small, Vermont-based Burton Manufacturing Center (BMC) to Austria, where the company has been building snowboards for more than 25 years. Forty three employees will be affected by BMC's closure
Paddle Council Sends Five Delegates to Outdoor Nation
An all volunteer advisory council formed by the paddlesports industry last year to secure concessions from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will use a $25,000 matching grant from the trade show to send five delegates to a youth summit expected to draw 2
RECALL: Bass Pro’s Beer Batter Mix
Bass Pro Shops is recalling one lot of Uncle Buck's Beer Batter Mix Lightly-Seasoned. It's feared the mix could be contaminated with salmonella. No illness has been reported…
Perry Ellis Eyes Growth for its Sports Businesses
Perry Ellis International is forecasting mid- to high-single digit revenue gains in its golf apparel business for 2010 while its swim and action sports business are both expected to grow double digits…
