Garmin Ltd. reported sales at its Outdoor and Fitness segments grew 7 and 14 percent respectively and reached record levels in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, 2013 compared with the fourth quarter in 2012…
Year: 2014
New Balance Buys More Land for Brighton Development
New Balance has purchased another two acres of property next to where it recently began building a $500 million complex in Brighton, according to The Boston Herald…
Elite Mountain Climber Chad Kellogg Killed on Argentine Peak
Famed climber Chad Kellogg, 42, died in Argentina after a rockfall in Patagonia… Famed climber Chad Kellogg, 42, died in Argentina after a rockfall in Patagonia…
Outdoor Retailer Says Attendance Rose at Winter Show
Emerald Expositions announced that preliminary numbers indicate attendance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 last month increased an estimated 7 percent compared with 2013. The number of store fronts represented at the show increased nearly…
Toray Buys 400 Acres in SC to Prepare for US Industrial Renaissance
Toray Industries, Inc. has purchased approximately 400 acres of land for its future business expansion in Spartanburg County, SC. The Japanese company said it made the investment because it expects the United States to regain its industrial competitivene
Columbia Sportswear Finishes 2013 Strong, Issues Bullish Forecasts
Columbia Sportswear Company finished an otherwise flat 2013 with record fourth quarter sales and forecast 15-17 percent revenue growth in 2014 as its new joint venture in China and the introduction of lower-priced products kick in…
SIMA Image Awards Announced
More than 700 attendees from surf companies and specialty retail shops gathered at the City National Grove of Anaheim Thursday night as the 2013 SIMA Image Award winners were revealed. Winners included Vans, Patagonia, RVCA, Hurley, Roxy, Rip Curl…
Reef Signs West Coast Surfer
Reef said it extended San Clemente surfer Tia Blanco to a “head-to-toe” Reef Ambassador…
Dissident Shareholder Vows to Fight Jos A Bank Acquisition of Eddie Bauer
A shareholder of Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB) blasted the company’s proposed acquisition of Eddie Bauer as a desperate tactic by its directors and executives to protect their jobs and paychecks and said he will fight the deal at Jos. A Bank's
Nathan CEO Accepted into International Young Presidents’ Organization
Nathan, the running accessories specialist, announced the acceptance of its CEO, Bridgit Lombard, into the International Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), an exclusive network of the world’s most prominent business leaders…
Balega Kicks Off 2014 by Giving Back
Balega, the performance sock brand, continues to focus on supporting local communities. In 2014, Balega is expanding its charity and fundraising initiative actions by donating to SoliderSocks, Veterans in Need, and the Catawba County United Way…
Rider Sandals Spring Foosball Tour Comes to UNLV
Rider Sandals' Spring foosball tour will be making a stop at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Feb. 20, then continuing on to one other west coast campuses before heading East…
Fox Head Appoints CEO
Fox Head Inc., the maker of motocross protection and apparel, appointed Nick Adcock as CEO, effective immediately following the resignation of Pete Fox. Adcock previously served as global president of DC Shoes…
Soles4Souls Names Four New Board Members
Soles4Souls, Inc., a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to advancing the fight against global poverty through the distribution of shoes and clothing, added four new members to the organization's board of directors…
Sport Chalet Partners with Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University's Department of Athletics and Sport Chalet have entered a three-year partnership in which Sport Chalet will be the exclusive apparel and equipment provider to the Waves athletic teams…
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