Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (CODI), which buys and sells middle-market companies, reported net income more than doubled in the second quarter thanks in large part to its investments in outdoor product companies such as…
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Pelican International Names Insider as Next President
Pelican International Inc., the Canadian manufacturer of kayaks and other recreational boats, appointed Marie-Christine Piedboeuf as president, effective Sept. 1, 2015…
Callaway Golf Names Linda Segre to Board
Callaway Golf Company appointed former golf pro and marketing executive Linda B. Segre to its board of directors…
Nautilus Strength Business Rebounds in Second Quarter
Nautilus Inc. reported sales rose 23.0 percent in the second quarter on strong demand for its Bowflex cardio machines and a resumption of growth at its legacy strength business…
Smith Names Ben Cruickshank to Marketing Communications Post
Smith, the maker of eyewear, goggles and helmets, has appointed Ben “Benny” Cruickshank as sport channel communications manager and Tim Weisser as West Coast sales manager for its Sports/Outdoor Lifestyle channel…
ShotTracker Endorsed by Basketball Coaching Group
ShotTracker, which makes a bracelet that automatically tracks basketball players shot attempts, makes and misses, has been named the 'Official Wearable Technology' of the National Association of Basketball Coaches…
Nautilus Second Quarter Sales Up 23 Percent
Nautilus Inc. reported unaudited net sales grew 23.0 percent in the second quarter compared the same quarter of 2014, driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments…
Giant USA Tells Dealers They Are Outperforming Bike Industry
Giant bicycle retailer sales grew by more than $20-million in the 12 months ended July 30 while their unit sales increased by more than 50,000, according to Giant USA's top executive…
Safilo North America Wholesale Revenues Up 2.4 Percent in Q2
Safilo Group S.p.A., which owns the Smith sports optics and helmet brand, reported net sales grew 1.0 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis in the first half of the year…
Aquafil to Upcycle Speedo Scraps
Aquafil has partnered with Speedo USA to upcycle Speedo USA’s post-manufacturing swimwear scraps into Aquafil’s 100 percent regenerated Econyl nylon…
Maxxis Signs on as Presenting Sponsor for KMC Cyclo-Cross Festival
Maxxis, one of world's largest bicycle tire manufacturers, has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2015 KMC Cyclo-Cross Festival in Providence, RI…
Trek Says New Platform Will Help Dealers Compete Online
Trek has unveiled a new e-commerce platform designed to make its brick-and-mortar retailers more competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace…
AMGA Names Kosseff As Executive Director
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), which saw enrollment grow 43 percent from 2013 through 2015, named Alex Kosseff as its executive director…
Utah State to Offer Degree in Outdoor Apparel and Product Design
Utah State University will become the home of the nation’s first undergraduate degree in designing and constructing outdoor apparel and products…
Bogs Sales Grow 18 Percent in Second Quarter
Weyco Group Inc. reported sales of its Bogs footwear brand increased 18 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, reflecting a broadening of the brand's product line beyond boots…