McDavid Sponsors U.S. Snowboarder
McDavid, Inc. inked an endorsement deal with Nick Baumgartner, who will represent the US in Vancouver for the winter games later this month. Baumgartner will wear McDavid’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the games, which kick off o
U.S. Snowboarder to Utilize HexPad Protection in Vancouver
U.S. Olympian Nick Baumgartner will wear McDavid Inc.’s newest line of HexPad protective apparel during the winter games in Vancouver, which kick off on Feb. 12. He is the first snowboarder to officially represent McDavid in competition…
Nike and Others Form Sustainability Coalition
Ten organizations, including Nike and the Outdoor Industry Association, announced the launch of the GreenXchange (GX), a Web-based marketplace where companies can collaborate and share intellectual property (IP) which can lead to new sustainability busine
Trek Settles Suit Against Cyclist Greg LeMond
Trek Bicycles settled a lawsuit filed almost two years ago against 3-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond. Under the terms of the settlement, Trek will make a pair of $100,000 payments to a charity called OneInSix.Org. LeMond is involved in that group
Stein Mart Names Chief Merchant
Brian R. Morrow has been appointed executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Stein Mart, Inc.. Morrow has more than 25 years of merchandise leadership, most recently as senior vice president and general merchandising manager at Macy'
Vans to Sponsor Gudauskas Brothers
Vans said Patrick, Dane and Tanner Gudauskas, three of surfing's most promising young surfers, expanded their six-year relationship with the brand to include apparel and accessories as well as the footwear program they already support…
Body Bar Names European Distributor
Body Bar Inc. said Meijers Distribution has become a Body Bar Master Distributor. Meijers distributes to the Benelux region, which includes Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg. Meijers will also act as a master distributor for Body Bar products in Euro
Snow Sports Coalition Addresses Congress on Climate Change
Jeremy Jones, eight-time Big Mountain Snowboarder of the Year, along with a coalition of winter sport filmmakers and industry representatives, appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the economic, social and intangible values of winter sports
Walking Co. Files Reorganization Plan
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. filed a reorganization plan under which the company intends to keep 207 of its 214 (over 96%) current store locations open and pay off all of its debts and future obligations to trade creditors. It plans to exit Chapter
Hi-Tec Sports Sees Earnings Double in 2009
Hi-Tec Sports PLC, the privately-held British footwear company based in the United Kingdom, reported that with the aid of solid sales growth, earnings more than doubled in 2009. Sales in local currencies increased over 10% resulting in $250 million at who
Footbalance Gains Euro 7M Equity Investment
Scope Growth II L.P, a Swedish private equity firm, has invested €7 million ($9.8M) to become a large shareholder in the Finnish company Footbalance System Ltd. The investment enables Footbalance to build on its custom insole concept already availab
Payless ShoeSource Supports African American Youth
In celebration of Black History Month this February, Payless ShoeSource will continue its Payless Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship program by joining together with its shoppers and the National Urban League (NUL) to raise money to support the future of
National Retail Foundation Looks at the Future
In its newly-released 2010 economic forecast, the National Retail Federation projects that retail industry sales will increase 2.5% over last year’s totals…
National Retail Foundation Looks at the Future
In its newly-released 2010 economic forecast, the National Retail Federation projects that retail industry sales will increase 2.5% over last year’s totals. According to its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook report, influential economic indicators such
OR Cements Position as Running Specialty Venue
While Outdoor Retailer has always showcased traditional outdoor and trail running footwear product at both the Summer Market and Winter Market, it is now quite evident that the venue has become the next stop—for other more traditional athletic brands and
