Experticity announced it will release a study that shows retail associates who undergo online training dramatically outsell those that do not. The company, which owns the 3point5 online training platform, said the study compares the performance of 63,500
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Invista Says New Corn-Based Lycra to Be Available in Time for Fall 2015 Collections
Invista, which owns the Lycra brand, said it will make a bio-derived version of its Lycra spandex fibers available worldwide in time for fall/winter 2015 apparel fabrics and garments…
Gore-Tex Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
W.L. Gore & Associates and the Gore-Tex brand of products, have signed on as platinum level partners of the Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, held at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The Ball, in its second year, is emerging as the outdoor ind
SSL Secures Lower Credit Card Rates for Members
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has partnered with CCA Sports Retail Services (CCA) to offer its members thousands of dollars in annual savings through CCA’s low rates on credit card processing and consumer financing, discounts on Grainger supplies an
Black Diamond Inc. Says Spring Apparel, POC Fueled Q1 Growth
Black Diamond, Inc. reported the launch of its spring apparel line and strong results at its POC ski helmet business helped push sales up 7 percent to $54.5 million in the first quarter ended March 31. The company remains on track to meet its revenue and
Outdry Obtains Injunction in Italian Patent Litigation
Columbia Sportswear Company said an Italian court authorized the seizure of certain Amphibiox products after ruling they infringed on a patent held by Columbia's Italian-based subsidiary OutDry Technologies…
Balega International Names Brand Manager
Balega International has hired Beth Michels as brand manager, where she will primarily focus on managing the brand’s presence and partnership with retailers…
Hillsound Selects A.N. Deringer as US Distributor
Hillsound, the Vancouver, BC producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters, has selected A.N. Deringer as its distributor in the United States…
Contour Unveils Global Distribution Partners
Point-of-View (POV) camera maker Contour unveiled its global distribution partners, including…
Johnson Outdoors’ Fiscal Q2 Sales Fall Short of Last’s Year’s Record
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales for the fiscal 2014 second quarter, due primarily to prolonged harsh winter weather during the period. Record-high revenue during the prior year second quarter also contributed to unfavorable year-over-year compa
Skullcandy Resumes Growth, Halves Losses in Q1
Skullcandy, Inc. halved its loss and resumed growing in the first quarter ended March 31 after spending much of 2013 narrowing its distribution and cutting expenses to enhance margins…
Pacific Vector to Miss Filing Deadline for 2013 Financial Report
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., which is in the midst of trying to turn around opeartions at a portfolio of action sports retail stores, will miss the filing deadline for its fiscal 2013 financial report…
Skechers USA Exploring Bid for NBA’s Clippers
Skechers USA, Inc. threw its hat in the ring of prospective bidders for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. The company, which is based in Manhattan Beach, CA, is consulting with its advisors about leading an investment group to acquire an interest
Garmin Ramps up Spending at Fitness and Outdoor After Strong Q1 Showing
Garmin Ltd. is shifting more advertising and R&D resources to its Fitness and Outdoor segments after seeing how quickly new innovations by those businesses boosted sales and profits in the first quarter…
Johnson Outdoors Says Weather Pushed Sales Out of Fiscal Q2
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that it cut expenses nearly 10 percent in the the quarter ended March 28 to mitgate soft demand for its spring products, but that if April POS data hold, ramping up production to meet demand for a host of new products from i
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