SGB Update Sportsmans
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd. Offering the Full Line of Adams Arms
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor of wholesale sporting goods, announces that they will now carry the full line of Adams Arms products…
REI Now Powered by Renewable Energy
REI said it has committed to having all of its electricity come from clean renewable sources. With 26 solar electric systems generating energy and a strong program to invest in energy efficiency, REI now buys certified renewable energy certificates (RECs
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Hires VP of Product
Ibex Outdoor Clothing, the manufacturer of technical Merino wool apparel and accessories, hired James Fisher as its VP of product. He was at Burton Snowboards…
Ahnu Debuts Made In The USA Yoga Collection
Ahnu Footwear, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, announced the arrival of its Made in the USA line, which hits retail shelves this month. In an effort to bring manufacturing efforts back to the United States, Ahnu decided to kick-off that movement with
Running USA: Half-Marathon Races Growth Slows
Since 2003, per Running USA State of the Sport Reports, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate, and moreover, from 2006-12, the number of 13.1 mile finishers gr
Primaloft Names Sales Agency for New Zealand and Australia
Carl Matthews of Devmark Trading Limited, which is based in Auckland, New Zealand, has secured the rights to represent the PrimaLoft brand throughout the Australian and New Zealand markets…
Peak Rock Capital Acquires Hunter’s Specialties
n affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), an Austin, Texas based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Hunter's Specialties, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of hunting accessories…
Cabela’s Presents Browning with Strategic Partnership Award
Cabela’s has announced its 2013 Strategic Partnership Award winners and Browning is proud to be among the recipients…
Golfsmith Opens Second Myrtle Beach Store as Part of Golf Dimensions Purchase
Golfsmith International, the world’s largest specialty golf retailer, purchased the assets of Golf Dimensions, a leading Myrtle Beach golf retailer with a long history of success. As part of the deal, Golfsmith International will transition Golf Dim
Former Patagonia CEO Signs on As Advisor at Backbone Media
Recently retired Patagonia President and CEO Casey Sheahan has signed on as a senior advisor at Backbone Media, a creative and public relations agency with one of the largest and most impressive client rosters in the outdoor specialty products industry..
Specialized Deploys Social Media Platform to Select Dealers
Specialized Bicycle Components launched a version of the popular bicycle-specific social media site Strava to select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia that enables them to create a community unique to their store…
NRF Reports Retail Employment Grows in March
In response to the March 2014 Job Report, The National Retail Federation (NRF) today issued the following statements…
ACSI Report Says Consumer Demand on the Rise
According to a nationwide survey and analysis from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Americans’ satisfaction with their shopping, buying, and consumption experiences is at a 20-year high…
Perry Ellis Logs Steep Q4 Loss After Writedowns
Perry Ellis International reported a net loss of $28.2 million, or $1.91 a share, after a $42.9 million non-cash writedown, primarily for intangible assets associated with brands that will be de-emphasized. The company said its golf lifestyle apparel busi
Easton-Bell Sports Extends Distribution Deal with Shimano Europe
Easton-Bell Sports (EBS) has extended their current exclusive distribution agreement with Shimano Europe for EBS Brands, Giro, Bell, Blackburn and Easton Cycling for an additional three years…
