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
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
Columbia Sportswear Opens First PFG Store
Columbia Sportswear Co. opened its first Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) store at the Avalon Mall in Alpharetta, GA…
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…
Halfords Comps Growth Slow in Second Quarter
Halfords Group plc reported same-store sales slowed at its Cycling and Travel Solutions segments in the second quarter compared with the first quarter. The company, which is the
United Kingdom's largest retailer of cycling and leisure products, repo
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
Dainese Agrees to be Acquired by Investcorp
Dainese, the Italian company that makes protective gear for motorsports, winter sports, bicycling and horse riding, has agreed to be acquired by Investcorp at an enterprise value of €130 million, or roughly $165 million. Company founder Lino Dainese
Mammut Names Two New Rep Agencies
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…
Adidas’ Q3 Profits Slide on Currency/Golf Challenges
Adidas AG reported third-quarter profits slid 11 percent due to negative currency effects and a continuing slide at its golf division. Currency-neutral (c-n) sales increased 9 percent. In currency-neutral (c-n) terms, sales increased 9 percent, including
Fit Right Acquired by Former Fleet Feet Franchise Owners
Fit Right, the Pacific Northwest’s nationally-renowned specialty running and walking store, announces that on Nov. 20 the husband-and-wife team of Alan Rice and Susan Zepernick will take ownership of Fit Right as part of the Fleet Feet Sports syste
Dorel Reports 6 Percent Organic Growth in Q3 Cycling Sales
Dorel Industries Inc. reported organic revenue increased by 6 percent at its Recreational/Leisure segment in the third quarter as e-bike and mountain bike sales grew in the independent bicycle dealer channel and Pacific Cycle benefited from improved consu
InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network Sets Q3 Records
The multi-platform integration initiative within InterMedia Outdoors (IMO), including Sportsman Channel, has generated a record-breaking third quarter for InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network…
FGL Sports Turns in Another Strong Quarter
FGL Sports saw retail sales increased 13.0 percent and same-store sales grow 8.5 percent in the third quarter over the same quarter last year, reflecting strong growth across key banners. At its flagship Sport Chek banner, comps grew…
The Mako Group Adds to Marketing Team
The Mako Group offers a large selection of weapon accessories serving the military serving the military and shooting industries. To enhance their marketing efforts, the Mako Group has announced the hiring of naming Bernadette Costello as their new marketi
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
