NRF: Retail Import Volume Hits Lowest Level in Seven Years
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports hit its lowest level in seven years in February as the number of containers dropped below the 1 million mark for the first time in half a decade, according to the monthly Port Tracker report
Louisville Slugger Museum Reopens With New Exhibits
The Louisville Slugger Museum has undergone a four-year renovation to bring in never-before-seen exhibits and artifacts from the company's 125 year history and provide a more interactive experience. A grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was he
SIA Launches Medallion Program for Retailers
SIA has partnered with Colorado Ski Country USA to create the “Medallion Program” which will provide free and discounted lift tickets for skiing and riding to snow sports specialty retailers attending the 2010 Snow Show, the new name for the SIA show. The
Orange 21 Sees 2008 Loss Nearly Double Despite Revenue Gain
Orange 21 Inc., which owns Spy Optic, reported sales rose 2% to $47.3 million in 2008 from $46.5 million for 2007. The action sports company incurred a net loss of $15.2 million for the year ended December 31 compared to a net loss of $8.0 million for the
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Vows to Avoid Liquidation
Sportsman's Warehouse Chief Executive Officer Stu Utgaard is vowing to to steer his company through bankruptcy proceedings despite a number of other bankruptcies that have headed to liquidation, including Joe's Sports & Outdoors…
Genesco Investor Files Lawsuit Against UBS Securities
An investor in Genesco Inc. shares has filed a proposed securities class action against UBS Securities, LLC on behalf of all holders of the common stock of Genesco, Inc. The lawsuit stems from its terminated merger with The Finish Line…
SmartWool Appoints Backbone Media for PR
SmartWool Corporation has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. SmartWool will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotion of its product lines and events…
CenterStone Releases Version 2.1 of iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Version 2.1 of iVendix is now “live.” The iVendix solution provides manufacturers of well-known consumer brands with a business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their retail accounts and sales
Veltec Sports Names V.P. of Sales
Veltec Sports, a distributor and marketer of premier cycling brands, announced that Chris Bogue joined the company, as vice president of sales. Bogue, previously VP of Sales and strategic accounts at Pearl Izumi, comes to Veltec with over 25 years of expe
Surf and Apparel Industries Mourn Passing of Dick Baker
Dick Baker, longtime SIMA president and industry veteran, passed away this morning after a two-year battle with cancer. The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association released this statement in honor of Baker today, expressing their appreciation for all he d
Outdoor Companies Honored on Best Places to Work List
Deckers Outdoor, Mountain Hardwear, Clif Bar, Smartwool and several other companies recently announced their inclusion in Outside Magazine's 2009 list of “Best Places to Work.” Deckers was ranked No. 26 out of 30 selected companies, while Mountain Ha
Rawlings Debuts New S100 Safety Helmet
Rawlings Sporting Goods Co., Inc. introduced a new batter’s helmet that is promises increased protection at ball speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Rawlings S100 helmets will be available in April 2009 at select retailers and team dealer locations. All S100
Gwen Manto Exits Dick’s Sporting Goods
Gwendolyn Manto has left her role as EVP and chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., effective April 13, 2009. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, the retailer does not expect to replace her in this po
MBT Sponsors Carmichael Training Systems
Chris Carmichael, former Olympic cyclist, founder and CEO of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc., and long-time personal coach to Lance Armstrong, has signed MBT as the official active comfort footwear of Carmichael Training Systems. MBTs are the physiologi
Viridian Green Laser Sights Hires New Marketing Firms
Viridian Green Laser Sights, a subsidiary of Laser Aiming Systems Corporation, has the hired two new sales and marketing groups-H&G Marketing and ProActive Sales and Marketing. ProActive will have account responsibilities in the southeast while H&G will p
