New Era Opens Store in Chicago
New Era opened its tenth flagship store globally in Chicago. The store is centrally located at 207 South State St. in the heart of downtown Chicago…
Adams Golf’s Q3 Sales Rise 4 Percent
Adams Golf reported third-quarter revenues rose 4 percent to $20.5 million as compared to $19.7 million a year ago. Adams Golf had a net profit of $500,000, or 6 cents per fully diluted share…
Marker Skiwear Transitions Sales Reps in Northeast
Effective Nov. 9, Doug Hawkins (Hawk & Assoc.) will be ending the representation of Marker Skiwear Ltd. in the Northeast territory, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Hawk & Assoc. will devote their effo
Nautilus Shrinks Loss in Q3
Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 totaled $37.4 million, a decline of 2.8 percent as compared to $38.5 million for the same quarter in 2010. Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $281,000, or 1 cent a share
EMS to Present Major Bike Show in New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be the presenting sponsor for New York City Bike Expo, which will bring the nation’s largest bike expo to New York City May 3, 4, and 5. Located at the new Basketball City on Pier 36, the expo will host rider packet pick
Healthy Kids Outdoor Act Introduced in Congress
With strong backing from the outdoor industry, Congressman Ron Kind (WI) and Senator Mark Udall (CO) introduced the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act Monday to support state, local and federal strategies to connect youth and families with the natural world, impro
R.G. Barry’s Q1 Earnings Soar
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Dearfoams, reported a 67.9 percent hike in net earnings in the first quarter on a 38.5 percent revenue gain…
OutsidePR Up and Running in New Sausalito Digs
OutsidePR, a Northern California public relations firm specializing in the outdoor industry, officially opened its doors at its new location in Sausalito…
AlterG Names Steven Basta as New CEO
AlterG, the maker of Anti-Gravity Treadmills, announced its hiring of Steve Basta as chief executive officer. David Grenewetzki, who served as interim CEO since March 2011, will continue to serve as president of the Fremont, CA company…
Med-Fit Acquires SportKAT LLC
Med-Fit Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the Nautilus commercial products, announced that an agreement has been reached to purchase substantially all of the assets of SportKAT LLC early next month…
Descente Sees Fiscal Q2 Sales Grow But Net Declines
Descente, the Japanese maker of snow sports, golf and other sporting apparel, posted a healthy high-single-digit increase in sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 30. Fiscal second quarter revenues increased 7.0 percent to…
Broder Bros. Q3 Revenues Climb 4.7 Percent
Broder Bros. reported third quarter sales rose 4.7 percent to $220.5 million from $210.7 million for the third quarter 2010. Adjusted EBITDA was up 48 percent excluding a year-ago inventory gain…
ECCO Opens 1,000th Store Worldwide
ECCO opened Nov. 4 its 1,000th store worldwide at Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. This opening represents a milestone of success for the Danish brand…
Converse Appoints Andrew Buckler to Head Design
Converse Inc. has named Andrew Buckler vice president of global creative design, a new position within the company, according to a report from Women's Wear Daily…
Woolrich.com Taps International Markets Via FiftyOne Global Ecommerce
Woolrich has partnered with FiftyOne Global Ecommerce to allow international customers to purchase online at www.woolrich.com, using their local currency, with all taxes, duties, and shipping costs provided upfront for a guaranteed landed cost…