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Coleman Outsources US Consumer Services
The Coleman Co. is outsourcing most of its U.S. consumer service operations, which are now conducted in-house at the company’s facilities in Wichita, KS, according to a report in the Wichita Business Journal…
Snow Sports Dealers Entered 2013 With More Inventory Than a Year Ago
U.S. snow sports dealers entered 2013 with more inventory than a year ago but could still surpass last winter’s dismal sales, according to the latest retail sales report from the latest SnowSports Industries America and Leisure Trends Group…
Nike Unveils New Super Bowl Uniforms
Nike has unveiled new uniforms for Super Bowl XLVII. The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens take the field wearing the NFL Nike Elite 51 uniform, and Nike athletes will wear the Alpha Pro cleat and Vapor Fly glove…
NOCSAE Agrees to Fund $855,000 Largely for Concussion Research
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) announced an agreement to fund $855,657 in sports medicine and concussion research. More than 85 percent of this total – $727,669 – specifically will focus on research to reduce
Whistler Blackcomb Sees Flat Skier Visits in Fourth Quarter
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported revenue increased 2 percent to $50.3 million on flat ski visits thanks to continued growth in effective ticket price (“ETP”) and spend per guest in the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. Total season pass and frequ
Nike to Expand Memphis Distribution Center
Nike Inc. paid $2.2 million for about 200 acres of vacant land in Frayser, TN as part of an expansion of its North Memphis distribution center…
Will Manzer Among 110 to Lose Jobs in EMS Reorganization
The new owners of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) have dismissed its CEO Will Manzer and will relocate the New Hampshire-based outdoor specialty retailer’s distribution and other back-office functions to Connecticut in a costing cutting move that will
UA Beats Q4 Projections, Sets Ambitious Goals for 2013
With broad-based robust growth across categories and in its direct-to-consumer channels, Under Armour reported fourth-quarter earnings jumped 54.0 percent on a 25.5 percent revenue gain…
Shopko Completes Conversion Of All Pamida Stores
Shopko announced today it has completed the conversion of 163 Pamida stores making it one of the largest U.S. retailers focused on serving smaller and rural communities. It was a year ago this month that Shopko and Pamida first announced their intent to
Coleman to Outsource Most of Its U.S. Consumer Services
The Coleman Co. is outsourcing most of its U.S. consumer service operations, which are now conducted in-house at the company’s facilities in Wichita, KS, according to a report in the Wichita Business Journal…
Spyder Elevates Collier to SVP of Product and Design
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has promoted J.J. Collier to senior vice president of product and design. In his new role, Collier will establish and execute the vision for the leading concept, design, and finishing for the skiwear and premium lifestyle appare
China’s JoyandMario to Enter U.S.
Joy&Mario Footwear Inc will make its debut in the U.S. market with its Joy&Mario and J&M Footwear lines. A subsidiary of JiYou Shoe Company, China's leading canvas shoe manufacturer, Joy&Mario Footwear Inc plans to enter the Los Angeles, San Francisc
RECALL: 9,600 Columbia Omni-Heat Jackets
Columbia Sportswear is recalling about 9,600 of its 2012 Omni-Heat heated jackets in the United States and 640 in Canada because the heated inner wrist cuff can overheat and pose a burn hazard…
Callaway’s Revenues Slump in Q4
Callaway Golf Co. reported revenues slid 23.4 percent in the fourth quarter, to $118 million. The operating loss grew to $71 million from $50 million a year earlier but were in line with prior guidance. Callaway estimates full year 2013 net sales of appro
Timberland Helps Haiti Plant 2 Million Trees, and Counting
Three years after committing to plant 5 million trees in five years, Timberland shared progress of improved environmental, economic and social conditions in the rural region near Gonaives, Haiti. In partnership with a local non-governmental organization,
