Sales of outdoor products look to be picking up steam this summer as sales of outdoor footwear, apparel and hardgoods increased 6.8 percent to $1.18 billion in the five-week fiscal month of June. The growth trend for the month represented an acceleration
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Tecnica Blizzard Returns to USST Pool, Signs Skiers
Tecnica Blizzard USA has returned to the U.S. Ski Team Equipment Pool and signed three new and one returning athlete for the upcoming season…
Made in USA Certification Company Settles with FTC
A company that provides a “Made in USA” certification seal to marketers has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived consumers by allowing companies to use the seal without either independently verifying that those co
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open New Store in Spokane
Sportsman's Warehouse will open a store in Spokane, WA in early 2015. This location will be the first of eight planned stores that will open during 2015…
ICAST Draws 11,000, Including 1,000 Media
The American Sportfishing Association estimated 11,000 exhibitors, buyers and media converged on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) last week for the 57th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST…
China’s Third Biggest Outdoor Brand to List Shares in London
Fraspens, China’s third largest domestic outdoor brand, is seeking to list its shares on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange to raise $4 million in new capital and its international profile. The company reported sales of about $66 million in
Johnson Outdoors Names VP Marketing Services and Communication
Johnson Outdoors Inc. named Patricia G. Penman, vice president – marketing services and communication worldwide. In her new role, Penman is responsible for leading development of consumer/brand research and market analytics' strategies and programs,
The North Face Names Winners of $25,000 Grants
The North Face announced the final winners of the 2014 Explore Fund grants of up to $25,000 based on 25,000 votes gathered on Facebook…
Newell Rubbermaid to Acquire Ignite USA
Newell Rubbermaid has agreed to acquire Ignite USA, LLC, which makes thermal mugs and hydration bottles under the Contigo and Avex brands, for $308 million from North Castle Partners and its co-investors. Ignite's sales have grown at a CAGR of 35 per
After Victory in the House, Fight for Fast Track Recalls Moves to Senate
The U.S. House voted 229 to 194 to approve an amendment that would stop the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from essentially killing it highly popular and award winning Fast Track Program for voluntary product recalls…
Outdoor Retailer Finds Downtown Rooms for 300 More Retailers
Outdoor Retailer has secured downtown hotel rooms for 300 core retailers previously unable to book accommodations within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention…
Sports Direct Poised as European Juggernaut After Fiscal 2014 Growth
Sports Direct International plc reported comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, even without the benefit of the London Olympics, the European soccer championsh
Coastal.com Founder Reinvests Fortune in OnlineShoes.com
Roger Hardy, who built Coastal Contacts Inc. into the largest online eye care retailer in the United States before selling it for $430 million in April, is investing much of his fortune trying to repeat his success by selling footwear online…
VF Outdoors and Action Revenues up 16 Percent in Q2
VF Corp.'s Outdoor & Action Sports revenues increased 16 percent in the second quarter ended June 28, driven by an 11 percent increase in The North Face brand revenues, a 21 percent increase in Vans brand revenues, and a 19 percent increase in Timbe
EBay Enterprise Comps Up 14 Percent in Second Quarter
EBay reported new stores and 14 percent comps growth drove up gross merchandise sales (GMV) at its Enterprise segment 15 percent to $940 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The segment runs e-commerce operations or four of North America
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