Kathmandu Holdings Limited reported same store sales in the six months ended Jan. 31 fell 3.5 percent, but would have increased 5.4 percent if not for the decline of the Aussie dollar. The New Zealand-based outdoor specialty retailer, which derived 61 per
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Sanuk Launches “Book Of Sanuk” Commercial Spot On ESPN
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has produded “The Book of Sanuk” a visual tribute to the brand's bold beginnings, perpetually positive present and fun-filled future. A TV spot will run on the ESPN's World Of X Games…
Dick’s SG Plans Openings in Wauwatosa, WI and Daly City, CA
Dick's SG announced grand-opening celebrations for new stores in Wauwatosa, WI and Daly City, CA…
Eagle Creek Hires Tim McGuire as Sr. National Sales Manager
Eagle Creek hired Tim McGuire as sr. national sales manager, effective immediately…
Under Armour Hires Fritz Taylor as VP, Run
Under Armour announced that Fritz Taylor has joined the organization’s footwear leadership team as vice president, run, effective immediately. In this position, Taylor, formerly at Mizuno, will be directly responsible for guiding the merchandising a
Resort Support for One Wasatch Likely to Trigger Utah’s Next Backcountry Battle
The controversial ONE Wasatch plan that calls for linking seven of Utah’s ski resorts by a series of chairlifts got a boost last week when Ski Utah and seven resorts on the range officially backed the plan…
January Import Data Foreshadow Shift Toward Cheaper Bikes
U.S. bicycle imports hit a record in January, but only because of a surge in low-price bikes imported by mass merchants that dragged down average FOB values by nearly 20 percent, according to an analysis of government import data by Gluskin Townley Group.
Senator Urges CPSC to Rethink Proposed Changes to Voluntary Recall Rules
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to rethink its proposed changes to rules governing voluntary recall guidelines, which have raised alarm in the sporting goods industry…
Nike’s Q3 Impresses; FX Headwinds Cloud Outlook
With both its basketball and running segments clicking, Nike Inc. seems to have few challenges these days driving demand for its products. But even the sporting goods giant can’t do much about currency fluctuations. The company delivered third-quart
MidwayUSA Announces Promotions
National shooting and outdoor products distributor MidwayUSA, announces a number of staff promotions…
Shoe Carnival Profit Falls; Outlook Weak
Shoe Carnival reported fourth-quarter earnings fell 81.4 percent to $598,000, or 3 cents a share, as snowy conditions led to declining traffic throughout most of December and January. The family footwear chain also provided first-quarter guidance that tra
Indian Company to Bail Out Germany’s Top Domestic Bike Manufacturer
Germany largest domestic bike manufacturer reported it may have lose €15 million in 2013 after underestimating inventory costs, but also disclosed it was in final negotiations to raise an equal sum by selling shares to its counterpart in India…
Heizer Defense and Amchar team up to sell the new Heizer Defense Pistols
Heizer Defense, a designer of unique and high quality firearms has announced that Amchar will now be distributing the new Heizer Defense pistols…
Hudgins Joins Maxima Media
Maxima Media, a full-service marketing and advertising agency announce the hire of CJ Hudgins, as creative director…
Colt Defense LLC to Host Investor Conference Call on 2013 Year-end Financial Results
Colt Defense LLC announced that it will host an investor conference call on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2013 year-end financial results…
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