Black Diamond Inc. appointed former Sony executive Zeena Freeman president effective Aug. 11 and anointed her as successor to the company co-founder and CEO Peter Metcalf. While Metcalf will continue to serve as CEO and director, the company expects Freem
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NHFD Renews Sponsor
GunBroker.com is once again sponsoring National Hunting and Fishing Day on September 27 that celebrates years of conservation efforts…
Adidas Plans Marketing Blitz to Kickstart Growth
With its forewarning the prior week that full-year results would sharply miss plan and it would also fall well short of its Route 2015 targets, the surprise from Adidas' second-quarter announcement last week was its plans to launch the company's
Mizuno’s Q1 Hurt by Golf Weakness
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent. On a currency-neutral basis, sales sagged 1.7 percent as growth in the running category offset a poor golf performance. Particularly impactin
Lululemon’s Wilson to Sell Half His Shares to Advent International
Lululemon Athletica inc. Founder Dennis J. (Chip) Wilson has agreed to sell half his shares in the apparel maker equal to a 13.85 percent stake of the company to Advent International for approximately $845 million. The transaction has received the full su
Tabar Merges with Fownes Brothers
Tabar, Inc., a private label technical sport glove design and production firm which has built handwear for the outdoor and sports markets for more than 32 years, is merging with Fownes Brothers & Co., Inc., a 236-year-old company in the broader cold weath
Walther Announces Stocking Dealer Program
Walther Arms Inc. manufacturer of personal protection firearms, announces its stocking dealer program…
Bikes, Bottles and Babies Help CODI Offset Liberty Safe’s Hard Landing in Q2
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. reported sales at its Branded Consumer businesses increased 8.5 percent in the second quarter as growth at Fox Factory, CamelBak and Ergobaby more than offset a larger than expected decline at Liberty Gun, which makes gun
Canadian Tire Taps Medline as Next CEO
Canadian Tire Corporation announced its president, Michael Medline, will take over the position of CEO from Steven Wetmore when he retires Dec. 1. Wetmore has agreed to remain on the board of directors in a new, non-executive position of deputy chairman.
Kmart Launches Jillian Michaels Collection
Kmart plans this fall to launch Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women…
Mizuno Reports Fiscal Q1 Sales Declined in Currency Neutral Terms
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
Mizuno Shows Modest Q1 Revenue Gain
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
Callaway Golf Launches Stock Buy Back Program
Callaway Golf Company’s board of directors authorized a plan to spend $50 million buying back its common stock, which has fallen about 10 percent since the company reported second quarter results…
Sequential Brands Grows Second Quarter Revenues
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., which expects to add Avia, AND1 and Nevados to its brand portfolio by year end, reported revenue of approximately $7.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to approximately $4.3 million in the prior year qu
Europe’s IBDs, US Mass Merchants Drive Growth at Dorel Bike Segment
Dorel Industries reported organic sales at its bike business are up 15 percent year-to-date thanks to strong European demand for its Cannondale and other premium bikes and strong sales to mass merchants in North America. Company executives are looking to
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