Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported its operating income dropped 83 percent in the second quarter due to highly promotional denim sales and store impairment charges at second tier malls…
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Port of Long Beach Resumes Normal Operations as Storm Surge Lessens
The Port of Long Beach resumed full cargo-handling operations Thursday, Aug. 28, after a lessening of storm surges from Hurricane Marie that had battered south-facing piers and interrupted the loading and unloading of four vessels a day earlier…
RSG Appoints Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), which is owned by The Finish Line, Inc., has appointed Bob Wallace as senior adviser, strategic Initiatives. Wallace will focus on strategic planning, operational excellence and being an ambassador to the running communi
German Bikes Sales up 4 Percent in Frist Half
Germany's bicycle trade association, Zweirad-Industrie-Verband e.V. (ZIV), estimates that around 2.8 million bicycles and e-bikes were sold to end users in Germany from January to June, up four percent from the first half of 2013 thanks primarily to
SylvanSport Offers OIA Rendezvous Attendees Bookend Excursions
SylvanSport has arranged a variety of mountain and road biking rides, hikes, rock climbing and fly fishing excursions for those arriving early or staying late for Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous 2014…
National Trails Day Participation Nears 150,000
The American Hiking Society estimated that more than 144,000 Americans hit the trail on June 7 to participate in National Trails Day, its annual celebration of America’s magnificent trail system…
ExOfficio Officially Names Thompson as General Manager
ExOfficio disclosed that Brian Thompson took over as the company's general manager June 16 and will continue to leverage the brand’s position as a global leader in adventure travel apparel…
Industry Nine Taps Reynolds Cycling to Builld Rims
Industry Nine, an innovative wheel, hub and component company based in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, has selected carbon-fiber wheel specialist Reynolds Cycling to manufacturer the rims for its PillarCarbon series of mountain bi
Billabong Reports $233.7 Million Loss for Fiscal 2014
Billabong International Limited lost $233.7 million in the fiscal year ended June 30 compared with a loss of $859.5 million in fiscal 2013, but has resumed growing in the United States for the first time in years, the company reported…
BRG Sports Invests in Strategic Bell and Giro Vendor, Divests Last Easton Business
BRG Sports Inc. continues to pedal furiously in its race to become more focused and streamlined. On Monday, it announced it had acquired a stake in a Swedish start-up company that is providing patented anti-concussion technology to a growing array of bike
Amer Sports Updates 2014 Outlook
Amer Sports expects global trading conditions to remain challenging, with some regional improvements during the remainder of 2014, it told investor at its annual Capital Markets Day…
Bergans of Norway Joins Conservation Alliance
Technical outdoor apparel and backpacking brand, Bergans of Norway has joined the Conservation Alliance…
Osprey Packs Hires Bill Chandler to Fill New Outdoor Sales Manager Post
Osprey Packs has hired veteran outdoor specialty rep Bill Chandler as its outdoor sales manager, a new position created to enhance Osprey’s focus on customer service while supporting programs at retail…
Smith and Wesson Slashes Guidance for Fiscal 2015
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation slashed its fiscal 2015 guidance, saying it expects excess inventory at retail to hurt sales much more than expected in the current quarter, when many hunting sales peak. The dramatically lower guidance came even though
Hurricane Marie Prompts Closing of Two Terminals at Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach reported that two cargo terminals were suspending vessel operations for the day because 10-to-15-foot high wave surges powered by Pacific Hurricane Marie endangered longshore workers…
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