Author: SGB Media

Columbia Sportswear Co. on Thursday reported record revenue of $526.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, a 9 percent increase (11 percent in constant currency) from the same period a year ago and beating Wall Street’s estimates by $19 million. Earnings per diluted share increased 143 percent to a record 34 cents, compared to second quarter 2018 earnings per diluted share of 14 cents and crushing estimates by 33 cents.

For more than 70 years the Shalin Monks of Shanghai have worn Feiyue sneakers while demonstrating their skills outside their training temple, shown below. The sneakers are lightweight, supportive and cheap and have become popular in Beijing with both the Gen Z consumer for their street cred as well and the older consumer who remembers […]

Military sales boosted Rocky Brands Inc.’s second-quarter revenue thanks to a timely purchase agreement from the Defense Logistics Agency and some accelerated shipments that were pulled forward because of a Department of Defense contract ending early. But while both of those events helped the company post a revenue beat for Q2, the military segment could be a drag on third-quarter performance before picking up again, executives said.

The Conservation Alliance has identified four campaigns for heightened attention during the current Congressional session. The four priorities would protect and defend wild places in Alaska, Montana, Utah and Colorado.

The National Governors Association (NGA) on Wednesday announced the launch of the Outdoor Recreation Learning Network to help governors and their staffs leverage their unique natural, cultural and historical resources to advance economic, workforce, health and environmental benefits.