Mammut named the two rep agencies that will handle sales and service for retailers in New England and the territory comprising the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest…
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SIA Releases First Results from Downhill Consumer Research Project
There has been no significant growth or decline in the base of people participating in downhill skiing and snowboarding since the mid-1970s, according to a review of data being done as part of Downhill Consumer Intelligence Project (DCIP). The project, w
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Nov. 1, 2014 decreased 4.4 percent…
Balega Supports Veterans with Training Sock
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, is celebrating Veterans Day through the launch of its Enduro Physical Training sock. Fifty cents from the sale of each sock will be donated to Homes for our Troops, an organizati
REI Survey Shows Outdoor Enthusiasts Rearing to Get Outside
REI released results from a survey that indicates 73 percent of American adults who participate in outdoor activities at least once every three months want to spend more time outside next year. That's seven times greater than the number who want to s
Skullcandy Resumes Double-Digit Growth in Q3
Skullcandy Inc. reported a strong profit turnaround in the third quarter as its top-line boasted a 16.1 percent gain. On a conference call with analysts, Hoby Darling, Skullcandy’s CEO, said the company was planning for growth between 7 percent and
ShopRunner and Alipay Partner to Offer Retailers Better Access to Chinese Shoppers
ShopRunner announced a new partnership with Alipay that aims to pave the way for China's shoppers to buy directly from U.S. retailers’ e-commerce sites. ShopRunner will launch the service with a select group of existing ShopRunner merchants thi
Smith Optics Drives 16.8 Percent Growth at Safilo Sports in Q3
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported net sales of Smith Optics sunglasses, goggles and helmets drove a 16.8 percent increase at its Sports Product segment in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Safilo's Sports product sales reached €25.6 million ($34mm)
Bogs Drives Weyco’s Q3 Top-Line Growth
Carried by a 37 percent hike in its Bogs line, Weyco Group Inc. reported third-quarter revenues advanced 5.2 percent to 87.4 million. Bogs gains were driven by higher sales volumes across all major distribution channels and reflected both pent-up demand a
Nautilus Gets Cardio Boost in Q2
Boosted by a strong response to its new line of cardio products at Retail as well as continuing strong sales in its Direct segment, Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter climbed 27.7 percent to $59.1 million. Net income jumped 79.9 percent t
Atlanta Arms Announces New Website
Atlanta Arms, a manufacture of range and match ammunition, announces that it has officially launched a new website www.atlantaarms.com) and corporate identity.
Federal Premium Signs Golob as Brand Ambassador
Federal Premium Ammunition announces it has partnered with champion shooter Julie Golob…
Garmont Hires Bill Dodge to Build North American Subsidiary
Garmont International S.R.L. is investing in a full-service subsidiary for North America and has named Bill Dodge as CEO. Dodge comes from Wolverine World Wide, where he served as VP of global product design and development for the Merrell, Patagonia and
ASA Honors Big Rock Sports Executive
The American Sportfishing Association has recognized Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Gary Zurn with their Future of Fishing Award…
SIG SAUER Hires Director of Commercial Sales Operations
SIG SAUER, Inc. announces the addition of Rob Girard to its team as the manufacturer's director of commercial sales operations. The industry veteran brings nearly a decade of outdoor sales experience and a passion for the shooting sports to the SIG S
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