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Accenture Survey: Webrooming Eclipsing Showrooming
More Americans are opting for in-store pick-up of online orders than a year ago and more are “webrooming” than showrooming, according to a survey released by Accenture…
Penn State Licensees Sourcing from Bangladesh Must Sign Safety Accord
Penn State told apparel licensees that effective March 31, any company that sells clothing made in Bangladesh under a Penn State license must sign an Accord on Fire and Building Safety, committing to ensuring safe working conditions. Failure to sign the a
Field and Stream Eyes Locations Outside Pittsburgh and Cincinnati
Field & Stream, a hunting and fishing specialty chain launched by Dick's Sporting Goods last year, is considering opening stores in suburbs of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, according to separate news reports…
ATK’s Sporting Group’s Sales Climb on Acquisitions
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) reported third quarter sales in its Sporting Group increased 78 percent to $524 million compared to $294 million in the prior-year quarter, boosted by the results from the recently acquired businesses of Savage and Bushnell,
Brunswick Doubles Operating Earnings in Q4
Brunswick Corp. was able to double its operating earnings in the fourth quarter thanks to solid growth across its Mercury Engine, power boat, and fitness segments…
Federal Agencies Seize More Than $21.6M in Fake NFL Merchandise
Federal officials teamed with the National Football League (NFL) to announce the record-breaking results of a nationwide law enforcement effort aimed at combatting counterfeit sports merchandise. The parties indicated $21.6 million in fake NFL merchandise
Under Armour Reports 35 Percent Q4 Revenue Growth
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 35 percent in the fourth quarter to $683 million compared with net revenues of $506 million in the prior year's period. Net income increased 28 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to $64 million, or
Alpine Club of Canada Urges Backcountry Skiers to Review Their Insurance Coverage
The Alpine Club of Canada has partnered with Travel Underwriters to market insurance to backcountry skiers, who are grossly underinsured for costs they could incur during an avalanche rescue, according to a study released last month by a British insurer..
TrackingPoint Names New Vice President of Sales
TrackingPoint announces the appointment of Robert L. Starer as its new vice president of sales…
ION America Partners with Snow Sport Canada
ION America has signed on as the official camera of Snow Sport Canada, a innovative partnership of seven of Canada’s premier winter sport organizations that have joined forces to support the overall development of winter sport in Canada…
PGA PerformanceTrak: Golf Rounds Played Decline in 2013
Surveys by PGA PerformanceTrak indicate that golf courses were able to grow their merchandise sales by 2.2 percent in 2013 despite a 4.8 percent decline in golf rounds played and the lowest number of days open since at least 2005…
Nike Inks Kit Deal with South African Football Association
Nike Inc. reached an agreement with the South African Football Association (SAFA) to develop and supply football kits for the men’s and women’s South African national football teams…
Cascade Designs Appoints VP of Emerging Brands
Cascade Designs, the Seattle-based manufacturer of outdoor equipment, announced the promotion of Mona West from
marketing director of Sleep and Shelter to vice president of Emerging Brands. In her new position, West will oversee six of Cascade DesignsR
Nike Joins Climate-Change Discussions at Davos
Nike, Inc. last week attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2014 in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the threat of climate change. In a blog post, Nike Inc. VP of Sustainable Innovation Hannah Jones, urged the need for innovation and collabo
Pacific Vector Unveils Plan to Slash Debt
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc, which has been rolling up action sports brands, announced plans to to significantly deleverage the balance sheet, improve working capital and cash flow, strengthen its core brands, and improve its shareholder communications…
