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Columbia Sportswear’s Portland Flagship Receives LEED Certification
Columbia Sportswear Company announced its Flagship store in downtown Portland has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Retail Commercial Interiors Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), one of the
Lululemon Athletica Launches E-Commerce Site
Lululemon Athletica Inc. plans to launch its first e-commerce website. The yoga-inspird retailer said that over the next month, consumers can expect the e-commerce site to expand the product offerings to include seasonal updates and a cross selection of a
Maverik Lacrosse to Sponsor Team Fin
Maverik Lacrosse will provide Team Fin, a new elite Jacksonville, Florida-based club lacrosse program with custom equipment (Dynasty gloves, pads and apparel) and instructional support from some of Maverik's “Soldiers”: Stephen Berger, Paul Rabil, Jo
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
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
PA Game Commission Tabs Chief Counsel
Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe announced the promotion of Bradley Bechtel to the position of Chief Counsel. Bechtel has been with the agency since 1991, and most recently served as the agency's chief attorney for the Bure
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
Brunton Updates Brand with New Products, Marketing
Camping equipment manufacturer Brunton is rebranding itself with a new marketing campaign to include new advertising and creative, a new product line, website redesign, and an expanded social media initiative.
Brunton’s rebrand is built around the tagline
Weaker March Retail Sales Comps Provide Some Hope for Months Ahead
Overall same-store sales may have been down in low-singles for March, but retailers exhibited a cautious optimism when discussing outlook regarding the months ahead. Some prognosticators and analysts are suggesting (dare we mention it?) we have seen the
