Rocky Prices Secondary Offering at $8.40 per Share

Rocky Brands, Inc. priced 1.8 million shares of common stock for its upcoming public offering at $8.40 per share. The company has granted the underwriters in the offering an option to purchase up to 270,000 additional shares of common stock at the same pr

VF Outdoor Pays $207,500 Fine to EPA

VF Outdoor, Inc. will pay $207,500 for allegedly making unsubstantiated public health claims such as providing “antimicrobial protection” and inhibiting the growth of “disease-causing bacteria” for more than 60 The North Face footw

NRF Lobbies for Fed Oversight of Debt Card Fees

The National Retail Federation today urged the Senate to approve amendments to financial services reform legislation that would direct the Federal Reserve to determine “reasonable and proportionate” transaction fees for debit cards and make it

Fox Factory Sales Rise Nearly 63%

Fox Factory Inc. swung from a loss to nearly $3 million in profits in the first quarter on a nearly 63% gain in sales as OEM sales to the mountain biking and motorsports industries rebounded, according to a 10Q released by its parent company…

NSGA: Sporting Goods Sales Slipped 3% in 2009

In spite of a 14% surge in shooting sports equipment sales, U.S. retail sales of sporting goods (footwear, clothing and equipment), which slipped 1% in 2008, fell 3% in 2009, according to the soon to be released NSGA report “The Sporting Goods Market in 2

Paddle Council Seeks First Nominees

The Paddle Council, a coalition of top paddlesports manufacturers, retailers and stakeholders, dedicated to the advancement and sustainability of the industry, is seeking nominations to its advisory panel…

BJ’s Merchandize Comps Edge up 0.8% in April

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that net sales for April 2010 increased by 9.5% to $787.0 million from $718.7 million in April 2009. Comparable club sales increased by 4.6% for the month of April 2010, including a contribution from sales of gasol

Let’s Go Paddling Scouts Welcome Centers

Let’s Go Paddling, an outreach iniatitive by the paddlesports industry, is recruiting retailers, outfitters and others to open 40 Welcome Centers across the country in its first season. Welcome Centers will be granted access to KayakEducation.com&#0

Shimano Reinvests in Ironman Events

Shimano, the world’s largest manufacturer of bicycle components, announced its re-investment in the sport of triathlon with its official global sponsorship of Ironman and 70.3 events in 2010…

Spyder Hires Akimbo Communications

Spyder Active Sports Inc., has appointed Akimbo Communications to oversee the company’s media relations and social media campaigns. Akimbo owner Kate Gaeir has made a mark helping many outdoor brands cross over into sought-after lifestyle brands by