Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported earnings rose nearly four-fold in the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 2. Revenues grew 58.3 percent, Helen Johnson-Leipold, chairman and CEO, said, “Strong demand in Fishing, Camping and Watercraft Recreation continued into the fourth quarter, and the challenge has been keeping pace with demand.”
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Toray’s Karuishi Represents The Evolution Of Fleece
Karuishi is a knit textile from Toray that represents a “significant improvement to date in the fleece fabric category,” said Toray. To create Karuishi, the textile manufacturer developed a knitting construction that creates a high-volume, two-layer structure resulting in a higher loft without increasing weight. The knitting method allows Toray to use variations of yarns […]
Therm-A-Rest TwinLock and WingLock Valves Receive Popular Science “Best Of What’s New” Award
Therm-a-Rest has received this year’s Popular Science what’s new award for its new TwinLock and WingLock valve systems. The valves, new for spring 2020, are featured on its current Therm-a-Rest mattresses. The valves are a product of two years, hundreds of prototypes and approximately 500 nights in the field. The team of engineers, designers, mountaineers, […]
Don’t Call It A Liner … The New Base Glove From Point6
Point6 has introduced its Base Glove, a seamless, fast-drying glove designed for active outdoor use. Products made with merino wool keep you drier than most synthetic fibers but using merino in a glove, which needs more structural nylon than a hat or a sock, is a challenge for product designers. The solution, Point6 uses dynamic […]
Tecnica Appoints North American Business Unit Director, Tecnica Footwear
Tecnica Group has hired Rob Phillips to the newly created position of North American business unit director, Tecnica Footwear. Responsible for overseeing commercial operations, product and marketing, Phillips joins Tecnica with over 14 years of sales and management experience including seven years with 5.11.
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Opens First Michigan Studio
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness announced the opening of its first Michigan Studio on December 12. The Studio will be led by franchisees Rod and Paloma Blanes and is the first of many regional Studios opening as the brand continues to grow its footprint.
Keen Footwear Named One Of Most Admired Companies In Oregon For 2020 By Portland Business Journal For Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, KEEN has again been recognized by the Portland Business Journal* as one of the most admired companies for 2020. When COVID-19 hit, KEEN went into action donating 100,000 pairs of shoes to front line workers and converted a shoe-making line in one of its U.S. factories to manufacturing reusable face […]
Vail Resorts Widens Q1 Loss
Vail Resorts Inc. increased its loss in the fiscal first quarter ended October 31 due to the impact of COVID-19. The ski resorts operator saw healthy season pass sales but continues to expect “material” declines in visitations during the 2020/2021 North American ski season due to COVID-19.
Lululemon Delivers 19 Percent Q3 Same-Store Gain
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings rose 20.1 percent in the third quarter, excluding costs tied to its acquisition of Mirror, as same-store sales climbed 19 percent. Online sales increased by 94 percent. Both sales and earnings topped Wall Street’s targets.
IHRSA Launches Global Active And Safe Commitment Pledge
IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has launched the Active & Safe Commitment pledge. Health clubs that sign the Commitment pledge promise to commit to best industry practices and COVID-19 mitigation procedures.
Lost Paddle Media Acquires Fishing Trade Shows
Lost Paddle Media announced it has acquired the Kansas City Boat and Sportshow, Chicagoland Fishing Travel & Outdoor Expo, Suffern New York’s World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, and the Saltwater Fishing Expo in Edison, New Jersey from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Lost Paddle Media operates The Big Gear Show.
RYU Apparel Launches Golf Apparel Division With Key Hires
RYU Apparel Inc. has hired James Chapman and Andrew Parr to lead its new golf apparel division.
Peloton Grows Plano Campus
Peloton announced it is adding 103,750 square feet of space to its Peloton Plano Campus. The additional space allows the company to expand its current business presence.
Varsity Spirit Founder And Chairman To Step Down
Varsity Spirit and its Founder and Chairman, Jeff Webb, announced that he will shift his focus to growing cheer globally through his role as president of the International Cheer Union. Varsity Spirit, a division of Varsity Brands, will continue to be led by Bill Seely.
Louis Garneau Completes Financial Restructuring
The Louis Garneau Sports Group, which filed for creditor protection in Canada in March, announced a new investor to complete a reorganization and has set a brand relaunch. Its company founder, Louis Garneau, remains the majority shareholder.
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