Jarden Corp. borrowed $673 million at just 1.125 percent by closing on a convertible note sale. The company, which owns more than two dozen sporting goods brands including The Coleman Co., Marmot, and Rawlings, said it has the right to convert the notes t
Year: 2014
A More Slender Gaiam Reports 2013 Results
Gaiam Inc., which divested most of its media and solar energy business last year, reported net revenue from its continuing yoga, fitness and wellness businesses increased $28.2 million, or 22.2 percent, to $155.5 million in 2013, including organic growth
Lole Unveils Destinations for its White Tour
Lole unveiled destinations for its 2014 Lole White Tour, a series of yoga events in major museums around the world that drew 10,000 participants in its first year. This year, the tour will stop in five cities: Barcelona, New York, Montreal, Toronto and Ed
SFIA Pulse Report: Consumer Confidence in Sports and Fitness Industry Affected by Cold Weather
Participation in sports and fitness and plans to buy sports and fitness products decreased in the first quarter of 2014 due to severe winter weather, according to the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Pulse Report, which includes the Spo
Nathan Launches Hydration Initiative at Run Specialty
Nathan is partnering with run specialty retailers nationwide to kick off spring with the brand’s new 2014 hydration initiative, 'What’s Your Hydration Plan?'…
Big Shot Bikes Doubles Warehouse and Distribution Center
Big Shot Bikes LLC, based in Fort Collins, CO is expanding its warehouse, shop and distribution center from 7,000 square feet to just over 12,000 squaref feet…
MC Sports Honors Boat Maker as Vendor of the Year
Midwest retailer MC Sports recently named Pelican International as its 2013 Vendor of the Year….
Vasque Names New Rep Group in Midwest
Vasque has hired Holton Sales Group to represent the brand in the Midwest territory of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Upper Michigan and Wisconsin…
Altus Brands Hires New Domestic Sales Manager
ltus Brands LLC has hired Kenda Campbell as its new domestic sales manager…
Costa Sunglasses Adds Regional Sales Manager
Costa Sunglasses has hired Emily Boynton as Northeast Regional Sales Manager for its Rx, sunglass specialty and department store accounts…
Bill Hicks and Co. Adds RAS 12 to Product Line
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for hunting and shooting industries, announces the addition of the RAS 12 from Intrepid Tactical to their product line…
REI Sales Hit Record $2 Billion in 2013
REI reported sales rose 2.9 percent to a record $2.02 billion in 2013 and disclosed its net income fell 5.1 percent due to one-time charges it took for canceling a private label product launch and writing down the value of software. Comp store sales, incl
Groupe Go Sport Parent Sells $500 Million in Bonds
Rallye, the French retailing company that owns a controlling interest in Groupe Go Sport and its Courir specialty running chain, said investors oversubscribed to its 7-year, 4 percent bond of €500 million, which it will use to refinance debt pay 8.5
Colorado Ski Visits Up 8.6 Percent in January and February
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported that skier visits at its 21 members resorts were up by 8.6 percent during the second period of the 2013/14 season, defined as Jan. 1, 2014 through Feb. 28, 2014, compared to the same period of the prior year…
Peter Millar Signs Harris English to Three-Year Extension
Peter Millar has extended its relationship with PGA Tour professional Harris English through 2016…
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