Cabela’s Incorporated reported total revenue increased 9.9 percent to $836.3 million in the second quarter fiscal 2015 as U.S. comparable store sales increased…
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Tenneco to Shutter Marzocchi Suspension Unit
Tenneco Inc. announced plans to discontinue and liquidate Marzocchi, an Italian company that makes suspension forks for motor and mountain bikes…
QandA: OIA’s Amy Roberts on What She Learned at MEC
Amy Roberts takes the reins as executive director of Outdoor Industry Association Monday after what could be described as a 43-month reality check…
Astral Names Rep for Southwest Terriroty
Astral, designers of outdoor performance footwear and best in class PFDs, has named John Drollinger as its Southwest sales rep. Drollinger will represent the brand in Southern California, Arizona and Hawaii…
Berghaus Launches Sustainability Label to Trade
UK-based Berghaus launched its Made Kind apparel label to the trade ahead of projected Spring 2016 retail launch…
Yonder Joins The Conservation Alliance
Yonder, an online community and adventure guide of outdoor enthusiasts, has become the newest member of The Conservation Alliance…
GU Energy Labs Promotes Clark to President and COO
GU Energy Labs named Blair Clark as President and COO and made two key promotions to continue the brand’s growth and innovation as a leader in performance nutrition…
Amazon Grew North American Operating Margins in Q2
Amazon.com Inc. reported its North American merchandise sales accelerated in the second quarter as it launched its Prime same-day delivery…
Zalando Sales Accelerate in Second Quarter
Zalando SE, a German fashion e-tailer that sells dozens of athletic and outdoor brands across Europe, reported preliminary figures show sales growth accelerated and margins fell in the second quarter…
Thule Reports Strong Second Quarter Growth
Thule Group reported its sales increased 20.0 percent to SEK 1.70 billion, or about $202 million, up 6.4 percent in currency-neutral terms…
Case Logic’s Q2 Woes Obscure Thule’s Solid Growth in North America
Thule Group surpassed all its financial targets in the second quarter although continuing declines at its U.S.-based Case Logic business more than offset growth of its core sports and outdoor businesses in the Americas…
Jarden Stock Sale Raises Nearly $1 Billion
Jarden Corporation raised $969.0 million after underwriting discounts, commission and other expenses in a public offering of 18.4 million shares of common stock…
Downlite Survey Shows US Consumers Embracing Hydrophobic Down
Downlite, which supplies down to many outdoor apparel and sleeping bag companies, said a survey it sponsored shows Americans consumers are rapidly embracing hydrophobic down…
Blizzard/Tecnica Beefs up Promotional Team
Blizzard/Tecnica has revamped and strengthened its promotional team by naming two managers and three promotional coordinators to support the pro, freeride and race communities…
Kokatat to Begin Taking Applications for Sassy Award at Outdoor Retailer
Companies committed to domestic manufacturing are invited to submit their “Made in America” story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award presented by Kokatat…
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