In its first report since going public in late April, Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported a loss due to an expected sharp decline in firearms and ammunition sales. On a conference call with analysts, John Schaefer, Sportsman's Warehouse
Category: Outdoor
West Coast Strike Could Trigger Surcharges by Container Lines
At least three major container-shipping lines would be allowed to impose a surcharge to handle cargo if labor related unrest causes congestion at West Coast ports next month, according to a trade alert Outdoor Industry Association issued to its members la
Lululemon CFO to Retire
Lululemon Athletica Inc. CFO John Currie has notified the company of his plans to retire by the end of the fiscal year. Lululemon will hire an executive search firm to find his replacement…
Lululemon Cuts 2014 Guidance as Sales Weaken
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported a drop in profit for the fiscal first quarter amid a tax charge tied to a share-repurchase plan and lowered its outlook for the year. Comparable-store sales for the first quarter decreased 4 percent on a constant dollar b
Saucony Launches 500 Mile Challenge
Saucony, in collaboration with DailyMile, Inc. and RunBlogRun, announced the launch of the Saucony 500 Mile Challenge.com high school cross country training program.vA new digital training initiative, the Saucony 500 Mile Challenge.com leverages a smartph
Adidas Extends Boost to Baseball Cleats
Adidas has extended its Boost technology to the baseball diamond with the Energy Boost Icon cleat. This marks the first time an Adidas non-running shoe has featured Boost cushioning technology…
Ben Hogan Secures Footwear License
Perry Ellis International entered into a license agreement with ACI International, for Ben Hogan men's golf-inspired casual footwear and men's performance golf footwear…
FootBalance’s CEO Exits
The board of FootBalance has appointed CFO Klaus Rauhansalo as acting CEO from the beginning of June. FootBalance´s current President and CEO Tom Jungell has made a decision to move on to new challenges…
Colorado Ski Visits Set Record in 2013/14 Season
Skier visits to Colorado's mountain resorts hit a record 12.6 million in the 2013/14 season, according to estimates released Thursday by Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA). The organization estimates ski visits were up more than 10 percent compared t
FIFA To Invest $900 Million in Soccer Development in 2015-18 Period
FIFA will invest $900 million to develop soccer from 2015 through 2018, or an increase of $100 million over the previous budget cycle, according to a budget approved during the world governing body's 64th Congress, which concluded Wednesday in Sao Pa
Crimson Trace Adds New Engineering Director
Crimson Trace has tapped Eric Petterson as the company's new director of engineering…
Field Logic, Inc. Acquires Production House
v2 Studios, a full service production house, has been acquired by by archery company Field Logic, Inc…
President Signs Legislation Important to Boaters
President Obama signed bipartisan legislation earlier this week that recognizes that the Federal government needs to do more to help small harbors, address longstanding dredging issues, and improve boating and navigation infrastructure…
Leupold and Stevens, Inc. Names New Product Development Director
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has announced the hiring of Tim Lesser to the newly created role of director of product development…
IPC Beverage Group’s Announces Senior Executive Appointments for EnergIce
IPC Beverage appointed two senior executives to support EnergIce, the vitamin-enriched premium ice bar…