Outdoor Cap Renames Team Division to OC Sports
Outdoor Cap Company, Inc. announced a name change for their Team Sports Division. By June 2010 communications and marketing initiatives using the new title, OC Sports, will replace the existing title, Outdoor Cap, to better align the brand with the compan
The Finish Line Sparks Energy in Market
Christmas came early for The Finish Line as the athletic specialty retailer swung to a surprise fiscal third quarter profit — thanks to a tax benefit as well as improved margins — and moved into positive territory for comparable store sales for the thre
OIA: November Outdoor Sales Rise 2%
Warmer-than-usual weather in November could not suppress outdoor retail sales, which rose 2% on the strength of Chain and Internet sales. Sales for November rose from $406 million to $412 million despite a 9% decline in the Specialty channel, according to
Shoe Carnival Raises Q4 Comp Guidance
Shoe Carnival, Inc. raised its expectations for the fourth quarter. The off-price shoe chain now expects net sales to range from $168.0 to $169.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. Comparable store sales grew in the range of 7% to 8% versus previous
Nick Adcock Fox Head’s Board of Directors
Fox Head, Inc., the action sports brand, appointed Nick Adcock to its Board of Directors. Adcock was recently the Global President of DC Shoes, Inc. and led their growth over the past 4 years…
Moving Comfort Invests in Biomechanics Research
Moving Comfort, the maker of sports bras and women's fitness apparel, is adding biomechanics research to their sports bra development through a partnership with Progressive Sports Technologies LTD, a sports innovation consultant based at Loughborough
Tourism Spending Fell 10% in Utah in 2009
Tourism spending in Utah declined 10%, or by $700 million to $6.2 billion in 2009, according to a report released by the Governor's Office, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Despite a decline in ski visits, however, traffic to state and national parks
Puma Sells Majority Stake in Chalayan Brand
Puma AG sold its majority stake in British fashion maker Chalayan LLP less than two years after acquiring the brand. Terms were not disclosed…
Foot Locker U.S. Operations Consolidating Under New Management
Foot Locker, Inc. said it is consolidating the management team that oversees its Lady Foot Locker business with the team that currently manages the Foot Locker U.S., Kids Foot Locker and Footaction businesses. As a result, Richard A. Johnson will become p
Woolrich Hires Product Development and Sourcing Director
Woolrich named Gary Gifford as director product development and sourcing. Gifford will report directly to Woolrich President Jim Griggs…
Woolrich Hires Product Development and Sourcing Director
Woolrich has named Gary Gifford the Director of Product Development and Sourcing. Gifford will report directly to Woolrich President Jim Griggs.
RECALL: Ameristep Tree Steps
Ameristep Tree Staps The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Primal Vantage Co., has announced a voluntary recall of about 16,000 Ameristep Plastic Strap-On tree steps. According to the CPSC, Primal Vantage has received five compl
Connecticut AG Calls On Ski Market To Honor Gift Cards
Connecticut’s attorney general filed a motion urging the bankruptcy court to require Ski Market to honor gift cards despite its recent Chapter 11 filing. Ski Market has indicated that bankruptcy proceedings will not allow it to it honor the approxim
Tefron Expands Line of Credit
Tefron Ltd., an Israeli company that specializes in manufacturing seamless and engineered apparel for brands such as Patagonia, Nike, Lululemon Athletica and Reebok, said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its principal lenders to continue
Advance Registration for ORWM Tracking Ahead of Last Year
Outdoor Retailer said that buyer registration and store representation for 2010 Winter Market is tracking ahead of this time last year. The show has attracted 170 new exhibitors, including Venture Snowboards, Trespass, Toes On The Nose, XTERRA Footwear,..
