Westcomb Names New Sales Reps
Westcomb is broadening its capacity to serve retailers in Western Canada in addition to signing a new agency to manage growth in New England…
Nautilus Q4 Revenues Expand
Nautilus Inc. reported net sales of approximately $95 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, an increase of 23 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2013…
Nathan Makes Adds to Sales and Marketing Team
Nathan Sports, which was recently named one of the fastest-growing, privately-held businesses in the Philadelphia region, named three recent hires in its sales and marketing department…
Tifosi Amps Up Sales Management
Tifosi Optics, Inc. has added two people to its national sales management team and a new creative director…
Reebok Releases Free Range Video
Reebok challenged the fitness culture status quo with the release of “Free Range” – a video starring a chicken that encourages people to escape a culture that promotes monotonous, uninspiring activities and take on a more engaging approach to
Genesco’s Holiday Comps Grow 10 Percent
Genesco Inc.'s comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10 percent for the quarter-to-date period ended Jan. 3. Journeys led the way with a gain of 15 percent. Lids was ahead 6 percent but sales were driven by promotions. G
Lululemon Upgrades Fourth Quarter Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. upgraded its net revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ending Feb. 1. after comparable stores sales came in higher than forecast. The active wear company now anticipates net revenue will be in the range of $595 mill
Project Zero Avalanche Safety Campaign to Launch at SIA Snow Show
Project Zero is launching its first targeted campaign, Backcountry Starts Here (BSH), at the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) 2015 Snow Show, which begins on Jan. 28, 2015, in Denver, CO…
GoPro: Growth Just Starting
Despite selling over 4 million units over the last 12 months, GoPro sees no signs of saturation in the action camera category. And despite the arrival of Sony, HTC Corp., Panasonic and Garmin, GoPro doesn’t see threats to its dominant position in th
Zumiez and PacSun Lead Strong Holiday Sales
Supporting some upbeat holiday forecasts, Zumiez and Pacific Sunwear of California both raised fourth-quarter guidance after reporting healthy comps in December. A few department stores also showed above-plan performances although both Macy’s and JC
PacSun Comps Break Out in December
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported comparable store net sales during the month of December increased 9 percent compared to the same period a year ago…
ORWM to Showcase Outdoor Brands With Urban Appeal
Outdoor Retailer will bring Venture Out to Winter Market to showcase products and brands with the greatest urban lifestyle appeal for attending retail buyers…
Dakine Sourcing Swimwear from California
Dakine has chosen Northridge Mills to help produce its first women's swimwear line at its factory in California.
The line will hit finer retail stores this spring…
Bodacious Sales Expands Tecnica/Blizzard Territory
Bodacious Sales of Colorado has added New Mexico to its Tecnica/Blizzard sales territory. Jeff Sale and his team will manage Tecnica and Blizzard alpine and footwear products in Colorado and New Mexico…
Igloo Acquires Tuck-in Brand Cool Gear, Names President
Igloo Products Corp. acquired Cool Gear International LLC of Plymouth, MA and named a new president last week, marking the most significant developments at the company since it was acquired by a private equity firm last year…
