Johnson Outdoors Inc.'s sales rose nearly 6% in the second quarter ended April 2, 2010, reflecting shipments for the peak retail selling season for kayaks, canoes, tents, fish finders and other outdoor gear. The Racine, WI company said net income soa
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Amer Sports Q1 Sales Rise 5% on Strength of Winter and Outdoor
Amer Sports Corporation's net sales reached €372.6 million ($516.4mm) in the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, up 5% from the same quarter a year ago. Higher sales and higher gross margins pushed EBIT to €9.5 million ($13.2mm), represen
Brunswick Corp. Q1 Sales Rise Nearly 15%
Brunswick Corporation said net sales for the first quarter of 2010 rose nearly 15% to $844.4 million from $734.7 million a year earlier. The company's operating earnings swung back into the black as low dealer inventories resulted in higher wholesale
UnitedHealth to Pay YMCAs that Offer Diabetes Prevention Program
In this first of its kind collaboration, UnitedHealth Group will reimburse YMCAs offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program. YMCAs will receive reimbursement for each participant who is referred through the Alliance, with performance-based metr
Confluence Watersports Signs on as Platinum Outdoor Nation Sponsor
Confluence Watersports became the latest outdoor brand to sponsor the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit, which will be held June 19-20 in New York City. In addition to hosting the paddling station during the Adventures NYC festival in Central Park with Eastern
Jarden Outdoors Q1 Sales Up 3%
Jarden Corp’s Outdoor Solutions segment generated sales of $614.2 million in the first quarter ended March 31, up 3.9% from $591.3 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Operating earnings for the segment reached $39.9 million, up 50% from $26.
Rock/Creek Manager to Present Next Outdoor University Webinar
The marketing and e-commerce director for Rock/Creek will present May 12 “Growing Outdoor Participation…And Your Customer Base,” a live Webinar offering from Outdoor Industry Association's Outdoor University aimed at helping specialty outdoor retaile
Lance Armstrong Joins Honey Stinger Ownership Group
Lance Armstrong has joined the ownership group behind Honey Stinger, the Steamboat Springs, CO manufacturer of honey-based nutritional foods. In addition to endorsing the sports nutrition company's products, the Tour de France champion will help them
Ruger’s Q1 Earnings Rise 47% on 8% Sales Gain
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said first-quarter profit grew 47% to 44 cents per share on an 8% increase in sales to $68.3 million. New product introductions, including the new SR9c pistol, helped drive demand. Products introduced since January 2008 repres
BLM Designates 2010 Free Days
In a bid to get Americans into the great outdoors and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Landscape Conservation System, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will waive visitor fees for a weekend in June, August, September and November…
NSGA: Firmer Pricing Stabilized Footwear Sales in 2009
Sales of hiking shoes/boots declined 16% to $873 million in 2009, according to NSGA’s soon-to-be-released “Sporting Goods Market in 2010.” The study found that despite a 4% decline in unit sales, the overall athletic and sports footwear
The Walking Co. Exits Chapter 11 With Nearly the Same Footprint
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy today with just three fewer stores than when it filed for protection from creditors in December to force landlords to renegotiate rents on stores leases. The retailer moves forward
Vail Resorts 2010-11 Epic Pass To Work in Argentina This Summer
Vail Resorts, Inc. sweetened the allure of its season pass by striking a deal that will let holders of its Epic Pass use it to ski or snow board at Las Lenas Resort in Argentina this summer when they stay at select hotels in Las Lenas…
GSI Commerce Revenues Rose 38.7% in First Quarter
GSI Commerce Inc. reported net revenues rose 38.7% to $272.6 million in the first quarter ended April 3, 2010. Losses from operations declined 11.0% to $12.9 million during the quarter compared to the same period a year earlier…
Osprey Packs Releases 2009 Sustainability Report
Osprey Packs, Inc. issued its 2009 Sustainability Report laying out its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and use fair labor practices…
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