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
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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…
Paddlesports Dealer, City Parks Team Up to Sponsor Outdoor Nation Delegate
River City Canoe & Kayak has partnered with Louisville Metro Parks and the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement to sponsor delegate to the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival in Central Park. The event will span two days, June 19 and 20, and for t
U.S. Launches Investigation of IPR Infringement in China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched the first of two investigations into the effect on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs of intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement in China…
New England Footwear Names Communications Manager
New England Footwear named Vivian Lefebvre as Director of Public Relations and Marketing. She will lead marketing strategy, public relations, social media, and consumer and trade communications for New England Footwear's brands Go Lite and Z7…
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�
Dorel’s Q1 Cycling Profits Grow as it Adds IBDs
Dorel Industries Inc. added a record number of independent bike dealers, or IDBs, in the first quarter, but said it was largely a recovery at its mass merchant business that drove record sales and profits at its Recreation/Leisure segment…
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…
Johnson Outdoors Sells Lendal to British Adventurer
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has sold its Lendal paddle business as part of a comprehensive overhaul of its watercraft business. The Lendal brand and all of its assets were acquired by Celtic Paddles LTD, owned and operated by Nigel Dennis, renowned sea kayak ad
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
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