ICSC: February U.S. Chain Store Sales Better Than Expected
The International Council of Shopping Centers reported that U.S. chain store sales in February rose by a strong 3.7% on a comparable store basis, a much better performance than previous expectations…
Nautilus to Incur Charge to Shed Commercial Business
Nautilus Inc. expects to incur charges of $13.5 million in connection with its previously announced plan to shed its commercial business division, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It expects $4 million in cash
Eastern Mountain Sports Promotes Senior Managers
Eastern Mountain Sports promoted its COO and CFO Bob Mayerson to president as part of a series of senior management promotions at the regional outdoor retail chain…
Acushnet to Appeal Tokyo Court Ruling
The Acushnet Co., the parent of Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra, plans to appeal a Tokyo court's decision that its Japanese division infringed on the copyrights of Japan's Bridgestone Sports Company with its Titleist balls…
Ultra Runner and Former VF Exec Named President at Mountain Hardwear
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed as president of its Mountain Hardwear unit—a serious outdoor athlete who used to run the international business for VF Corp.’s Outdoor Coalition…
Indonesian Firm Sues Billabong Over License Agreement
Billabong International disclosed that it is subject to a civil claim requesting compensation of $53 million and $100 million for unspecified damages relating to a license dispute in Indonesia…
OIWC Sees 20 Reg’l Events in 2010
The Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition, which is dedicated to helping women in the outdoor industry advance their careers, is hosting nearly 20 regional events in 2010 with a focus on six regions that are home to a concentration of outdoor companies
Club Glove to Outfit RCGA
Club Glove, the maker of golf travel bags, club covers and accessories, will outfit the Royal Canadian Golf Association's (RCGA) Team Canada athletes with travel gear for the 2010 season…
Big 5 Sporting Goods to Increase Store Openings Five-Fold in 2010
Citing attractive real estate prices and strong finances, Big 5 Sporting Goods will quintuple store openings this year, the company said last week…
Outdoor Coalition Wants Recreation to Play Bigger Role in U.S. Forest Service Planning
A coalition of national and regional outdoor groups, including Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association, Appalachian Mountain Club, the Mountaineers and the Colorado Mountain Club, said it has submitted comments to the Obama Administration regarding
San Jose Cycling Classic Expected to Draw 20,000
The San Jose Cycling Classic will be held May 15-20 throughout San Jose in conjunction with the upcoming Amgen Tour of California. The week of amatuer and professional cycling events is expected to attract 20,000 spectators, participants and cycling-relat
Americans More Inclined to Spend Tax Return on Big Purchases
After two years of paying down debt and skipping family vacations, many Americans plan to cautiously start spending their tax refunds once again, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation…
Is Toning Footwear a Trend or Fad?
Is it another Heely's, another Crocs, or is it another Reebok Freestyle. That's the question many in the market are asking as they attempt to assess the long-term upside the the toning footwear category. Excitement around the category was the b
Clark Wendlandt Joins Cabela’s Pro Staff
Professional angler Clark Wendlandt has signed on to become part of Cabela's Pro Staff team. In 2009, Wendlandt was named FLW Angler of the Year for the third time, more than any other angler, ranking him among the most successful tournament bass ang
Paddlesports Group Backs Outdoor Nation Campaign
The Paddle Advisory Council that now receives about $30,000 annual stipend from the Outdoor Retailer trade show to promote paddlesports, will invest a portion of that money in Outdoor Nation, a campaign launched last year that will culminate this summer w
