The Saucony Run for Good Foundation announced winners of its latest round of grants, which continue to encourage and support community-based programs that give kids more opportunities to run and be active…
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Nixon Opens First Brand-Owned Store in Paris
Nixon, the California-based watch, accessories and audio brand, opened the doors to their first brand store in Paris. Located on rue Froissart in the heart of le Marais…
Colorado High School Cycling Kicks Off
Colorado High School Cycling expects 600 riders to participate in its first mountain biking race of the season this Sunday at Snow Mountain Ranch, up from 507 in 2013. The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) sanctioned league said 57 teams
USA Hockey Extends Partnership With Harrow Sports
USA Hockey entered into a multi-year agreement with Harrow Sports to continue as the official equipment, uniform, apparel, and bag supplier of the 2015 and 2017 USA Hockey Men's and Women's National University Team…
Hawley-Lambert Acquires Simcoe Bicycles
Hawley-Lambert, the third largest bicycle parts and accessories distributor in North America, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Simcoe Bicycles, a city bike manufacturer…
Sport Chalet Partners with Reebok on CrossFit Sweepstakes
Sport Chalet has partnered with Reebok on a sweepstakes that will take the winner from coast to coast, starting with a trip to the Reebok CrossFit One Box in Boston for exclusive training sessions, the latest Reebok training gear and nutritional advice fo
Rebel Sport Sales Up 8.8 Percent in First Half
Rebel Sport of New Zealand generated sales of NZ$77.9 million in the second half ended July 27, up 8.8 percent from the same period in 2013, according to parent company Briscoes Group Limited…
Keen Launches Sweepstakes for Pacific Northwest Hiking Adventure
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Keen announced a global hiking sweepstakes promoting its new Durand WP hiking boot that inspires fans to imagine the unique adventures they might find by taking one million steps. The hiking prize package for two includes airfare to Keen's home in
Quiksilver Logs Deep Fiscal Q3 Loss; Sales Fall 19 Percent
Quiksilver, Inc. reported revenues fell 19.0 percent in its third quarter ended July 31, to $395.7 million. On a currency-neutral basis, sales were down 17 percent for the Quiksilver brand, 9 percent at Roxy, and 34 percent at DC Shoes. The company showed
Zumiez Skates Past Q2 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 57.3 percent to $7.5 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. Both sales and EPS came in well above the action s
Traditions Firearms Adds to Management Staff
Traditions Performance Firearms announces that Todd Weston has joined the Traditions team as the new national sales manager…
Mainstream Holdings Acquires Muddy Outdoors
Mainstream Holdings, owner of API Outdoors, Eyecon Trail Cameras and Big Game Treestands, acquired Muddy Outdoors…
Tecnica Group CEO Weaver Returning to U.S.
Peter Weaver resumed his position as CEO of the Tecnica Group USA Aug. 31 after spending two years working as CEO at Tecnica Group SpA of Giavera del Montello, Italy. Weaver will remain on the board of the Italian company…
TRCP Appoints Baucus Aide as Chief Conservation Officer
Paul Wilkins has joined the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership as the TRCP’s chief conservation officer. A native Montanan, Wilkins spent a decade working with Max Baucus, former U.S. senator and current U.S. ambassador to China, where he m
OIA Releases Consumer Research on Wearable Technology
Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) has released a report on consumers behavior around wearable technology based on trends in their social media dialogue. The “Wearable Technology: Changing Outdoor Behaviors Bring New Opportunities,” ma
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