Backcountry and Couloir Magazines have merged. Backcountry Magazine publisher, Height of Land Publications (HOL) announced the deal that combines the experience of both titles making a bigger, better Backcountry Magazine. Couloir Publications founding pub
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Fortune Brands Q1 Sales Decline; Golf Flat
Fortune Brands, Inc. reported that first quarter of 2007, despite strong profit performance for the company's spirits and wine brands, earnings per share were lower than a year ago due primarily to the impact of the housing downturn in the United Sta
Sierra Club Donates $1 Million to Send Military Children to Summer Camp
This year, an additional 1,000 children of deployed service members will attend Operation Purple Summer Camps free of charge thanks to a more than $1 million donation by the Sierra Club. The donation, announced today by Sierra Club�s Executive Director
Everlast Q1 Sales Increase 24%
Everlast Worldwide Inc. first quarter net revenues increased 24% to $12.4 million, compared to $10.0 million in the same period in 2006. Growth in net revenue resulted from a 30% increase in sporting goods sales to a record $9.0 million, the third consecu
K2 First Quarter Sales Climb 7% on Marine and Outdoor Strength
K2 Inc. net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007 were $372.7 million versus $348.1 million in the prior year, an increase of 7.1%. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2007 was $7.1 million, or 14 cents adjusted diluted earnings per sh
Coleman Parent Adjusted Income Climbs on 4% Sales Gain
Jarden Corporation's Q1, 2007 net sales increased 4% to $821 million compared to $792 million for the same period last year. Net income was $1.4 million, or two cents per diluted share for the quarter, compared to $5.7 million, or nine cents per dilu
Jarden Corp. to Acquire K2 Inc. for $1.2 Billion
Jarden Corporation and K2 Inc. have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Jarden will acquire K2. Under the terms of the agreement, Jarden will pay $10.85 per share of K2 common stock in cash and will issue 0.1086 of a share of Jarden com
Kenji Haroutunian Named Show Director for Outdoor Retailer
Nielsen Sports Group promoted Kenji Haroutunian to the new show director for the biannual Outdoor Retailer trade shows, where he will manage strategic planning, staff, sales, marketing and budgeting for the biannual event. Haroutunian will work closely wi
Nautilus Q1 Income Cut in Half on 14% Sales Decline
Nautilus, Inc. net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, fell 14% to $158.8 million, compared to $185.0 million for the corresponding period last year. Net income for the quarter was $2.5 million, or eight cents per share, compared to $5.2 mil
Cervelo Launches New Consumer Generated Media Ad Campaign
Cervelo launched their new Consumer Generated Media contest and ad campaign, based on the tag Enjoy.Cervelo, this weekend on Cyclysm Sundays. The CGM promotion is a natural extension of Cervelos efforts as it has pioneered social media programs in the bik
New York City Council Overrides Bat Ban Veto
The New York City Council on Tuesday voted to override Mayor Michael Bloomberg's veto of the Council's recent move to ban metal bats and enact the legislation forcing the ban. A lawsuit is expected to be filed within days by a number of interes
Exel Sports N.A. Restructures
Exel Sports NA, a fully owned subsidiary of Exel Plc, a Finnish manufacturer and developer of composite consumer
products including cross-country ski, alpine ski, trekking and Nordic Walking poles announced today that Chris Griffin has been appointed as p
VF Increases Guidance on Double-Digit Q1 Sales Gains
VF Corporation revenues rose 15% to $1.67 billion, compared with $1.46 billion in the first quarter of 2006, driven by higher revenues across the Outdoor, Jeanswear and Imagewear businesses. Income from continuing operations in the current quarter increas
Neiman Marcus’ Computer Equipment Stolen
The Neiman Marcus Group announced that computer equipment owned by a third-party pension benefits plan consultant containing files with sensitive employee information was reported stolen. The Company has no reason to believe that the data contained in the
EMS Partners with Merrell for ‘Women’s Fit Night’
Eastern Mountain Sports is partnering with Merrell to co-host “Women’s Fit Nights” at select Eastern Mountain Sports store locations in May. Hosted by female Eastern Mountain Sports Foot Gurus, in-store experts that fit footwear, and Merrell female tech r
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