FGL Sports of Canada is voluntarily recalling the Capix Evo and Capix Jr Evo Bike and Skateboard Helmets as a precautionary measure due to a potential safety concern…
Year: 2014
Luxfer Completes Acquisition of Truetech, Innotech
Luxfer Holdings PLC has completed the acquisition of Truetech Inc. and Innotech Products Ltd. for an estimated payment of $64 million. The companies produce magnesium-based heating pads for self-heating meals and beverages used by the military and outdoor
Polar Explorer to Keynote OIA Sustainability Conference
Polar explorer Eric Larsen will kick off the second Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Insights Conference, taking place on Tuesday, August 5. The one-day-conference will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek, just
SIA Opens Official Room Block for 2015 Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has opened the 2015 SIA Snow Show official hotel blocks. SIA Snow Show hotel reservations can be made online at…
Mountainsmith Names New Rep in Great Lakes Region
Mountainsmith named Scott Christoffel as its new Great Lakes sales rep…
DC Shoes Collaborates with Art Collective CYRCLE.
DC Shoes continues their tradition of partnering with innovative artists and designers for their Fall apparel and shoe collaboration with art collective CYRCLE. The group’s two artists, Rabî and Davey…
Outdoor University Sessions Free to All Outdoor Retailer Registants
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will offer more than 40 educational sessions as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Sessions begin at noon on Wednesday, August 6 and continue through Friday, August 8. All se
New Era Named Official Cap Of 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team
New Era Cap has been named the Official Cap of the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Partnering with the PGA of America, New Era has secured exclusive rights to headwear during the…
Kids Foot Locker Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of America
The Kids Foot Locker Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced a national partnership encouraging kids to engage in an active lifestyle…
Timberland Launches Serv-a-palooza Challenge
Timberland announced the “call for entries” for its inaugural Timberland Serv-a-palooza Challenge – a sponsored volunteerism competition the brand is hosting in partnership with CrowdRise. The six-week Challenge will encourage consumers to volunteer for a
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Collective Licensing International
Authentic Brands Group, LLC, the parent of Prince, Spyder and TapOut, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Collective Licensing International, LLC, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear, and Above The Rim. Terms were not disclosed. Each brand wil
Fitness Tracker Sales Turbo Charge Garmin’s Q2 Sales and Margins
Garmin Ltd. reported sales by its Fitness segment soared 79 percent in the second quarter ended June 28 as consumers snapped up its Vivofit fitness trackers as well as a new cycling computer and Forerunner smart watches. The growth more than offset disap
Groupe Go Sport’s 1H Losses Double Despite Q2 Sales Rebound
French sporting goods retailer Groupe Go Sport reported its losses more than doubled in the six months ended June 30, despite a turnaround in second quarter sales…
STI International Inc. Names New President and CEO
STI International, the firearms maker, hired Greg Mooney as president and CEO. He formerly held executive positions at Benelli USA and Benchmade Knife Company…
Sturm, Ruger’s Q2 Revenues Slump
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported second-quarter sales decreased 14 percent due to a reduction in demand for firearms and accessories. Earnings decreased 31 percent…
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