Allied Feather & Down has begun marketing its fluorocarbon-free, water resistant down under the name HyperDry Eco…
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Princeton Tec’s Global Ambitions Trigger Leadership Changes
Princeton Tec has named Brian McKinney outdoor division manager to replaced Justin Kline, who will be shifting his focus to leading International sales…
OIA Names Made in America Showcase Exhibitors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) named the 30 companies that will exhibit products at Outdoor Retailer's first “Made in America Product Showcase” next week in Salt Lake City…
Smith Optics Parent Reports Strong Growth in Sports Eyewear
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported sales of its Sports products, which include sunglasses and goggles made by Smith Optics, increased 18.5 percent in the second quarter, or 24.2 in currency neutral terms…
Skullcandy Reports Improved Q2 Sales and Margins
Skullcandy, Inc. reported net sales in the second quarter of 2014 increased 6.0 percent to $53.9 million from $50.8 million in the same quarter of the prior year…
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Soared in Q2
Garmin’s reported sales by its Fitness segment soared 79 percent in the second quarter ended June 28 as consumers snapped up its Vivofit fitness trackers, lower priced Forerunner smartwatches and a new cycling computer. The company lowered its full
Groupe Go Sport’s 1H Losses Double Despite Q2 Sales Rebound
French sporting goods retailer Groupe Go Sport reported its losses more than doubled in the six months ended June 30, despite a turnaround in second quarter sales…
Fitness Tracker Sales Turbo Charge Garmin’s Q2 Sales and Margins
Garmin Ltd. reported sales by its Fitness segment soared 79 percent in the second quarter ended June 28 as consumers snapped up its Vivofit fitness trackers as well as a new cycling computer and Forerunner smart watches. The growth more than offset disap
Outdoor University Sessions Free to All Outdoor Retailer Registants
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will offer more than 40 educational sessions as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Sessions begin at noon on Wednesday, August 6 and continue through Friday, August 8. All se
Mountainsmith Names New Rep in Great Lakes Region
Mountainsmith named Scott Christoffel as its new Great Lakes sales rep…
SIA Opens Official Room Block for 2015 Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has opened the 2015 SIA Snow Show official hotel blocks. SIA Snow Show hotel reservations can be made online at…
Polar Explorer to Keynote OIA Sustainability Conference
Polar explorer Eric Larsen will kick off the second Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Insights Conference, taking place on Tuesday, August 5. The one-day-conference will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek, just
Luxfer Completes Acquisition of Truetech, Innotech
Luxfer Holdings PLC has completed the acquisition of Truetech Inc. and Innotech Products Ltd. for an estimated payment of $64 million. The companies produce magnesium-based heating pads for self-heating meals and beverages used by the military and outdoor
RECALL: 8,684 Capix Bike and Skate Helmets
FGL Sports of Canada is voluntarily recalling the Capix Evo and Capix Jr Evo Bike and Skateboard Helmets as a precautionary measure due to a potential safety concern…
Skechers Expanding European DC
Skechers USA Inc. plans to expand its European Distribution Centre (EDC) in Belgium by an additional 25,000 square meters to make the facility the largest company-operated DC in the Walloon Region at a total size of 70,000 square meters…
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