Spy Inc. swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 as sales of its sunglasses and goggles fell $1.6 million, or 14.6 percent, to $9.4 million…
Author: Charlie Lunan
UN Applauds OIA’s Sustainability Work
The United Nations has recognized Outdoor Industry Association as among a handful of companies and associations moving the needle on global sustainability…
Ortovox Adds Two U.S. Sales Agencies
Ortovox, the German mountain gear brand that is launching its apparel line in North America this fall, has added two new agencies to its roster…
SIA Releases Industry and Intelligence Schedule
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) released the seminar schedule for Industry and Intelligence, a free day of educational seminars the day before the 2016 Snow Show opens at Denver’s Colorado Convention Center..
SEC Seeks Input on Final Crowdfunding Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on final rules it adopted Oct. 30 that could lead to sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo helping companies raise equity capital…
Descente Ltd. Rides Weak Yen to Big Profit Gains
Descente Ltd. upped its profit outlook for fiscal 2016 after reporting the weak yen and a rebound in South Korea easily offset big sales declines in North America and Europe…
EU Eyes Restricting Chemicals in Textiles and Apparel
The European Commission has begun soliciting input from industry, health and policy experts on a potential plan to restrict hazardous substances in textile articles and clothing used by consumers…
Jarden Corp. Completes Jostens Acquisition
Jarden Corporation completed its acquisition of Jostens Inc., a Minneapolis-based supplier of yearbooks, publications, jewelry and other products and programs…
Rebel Sport Same-Store Sales up 7.73 Percent in New Zealand
Briscoe Group Limited, which owns the Rebel Sports franchise for New Zealand, reported its Sporting Goods sales reached $42.1 million ($27 mm) in the third fiscal quarter ended Oct. 25, up 11.71 percent from the $37.7 million achieved for the equivalent q
Reynolds Cycling Offers Three-tier Extended Warranty for Carbon Wheels
Reynolds Cycling has introduced a three-tiered extended warranty program to consumers looking to protect their investment in the company's carbon fiber wheels…
Zeal Optics Names Three to Sales and Events Team
Zeal Optics of Boulder, CO has added Danny Barone, Mike Erwin and Joe Rizzo to its sales and events team…
Quiksilver Wants to Sell Abandoned Running Shoe to Former Americas President
Quiksilver Inc. is seeking bankruptcy court approval to sell intellectual property related to its aborted Ampla running shoe brand to two of its former executives…
Polartec Names New Agency of Record
Polartec LLC has appointed Breakaway of Boston as its public relations agency of record…
Christy Sports to Accelerate Expansion with New Equity Partner
Christy Sports will ramp up store openings and acquisitions after selling an equity stake to Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), which has helped build and sell such brands as Shock Doctor and Savage Arms…
West Marine Q3 Comps Up Nearly 6 Percent
West Marine Inc. significantly raised its full-year guidance for comparable store sales growth Thursday after reporting same-store sales rose nearly 6.0 percent in the third quarter after adjusting for the timing of Fourth of July sales…
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