Shimano Corp. reported sales rose 15.5 percent to ¥80.6 billion ($789 mm) in the second quarter ended June 30 as an improving economies in the U.S. and Europe overcame weaker-than expected sales in Japan…
Category: Outdoor
Outdoor Foundation and National Park Service Extend Partnership
The National Park Service and the Outdoor Foundation launched a program to leverages public and private funds to support nonprofit projects that focus on urban outreach, youth engagement and connecting people to the outdoors…
Fox Factory Reports 7.4 Percent Increase in MTB Products Sales
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales increased 22.8 percent to $86.4 million in the second quarter ended June 30, exceeding its high-end guidance. Sales for powered vehicle and mountain bike products increased 52.6 and 7.4 percent respectively, enabli
Wolverine to Relocate Lexington Offices
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. will relocate its Lexington-based Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds, and Stride Rite footwear brands to the 10 CityPoint project that Boston Properties is developing in Waltham, according to the Boston Globe…
CODI Reports Fox, CamelBak and Ergobaby Saw Double-Digit Sales Growth in Q2
Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc. (CODI) reported double-digit growth at Fox Factory, CamelBak and Ergobaby more than offset a big drop in sales at Liberty Safe in the second quarter ended June 30. CODI owns controlling stakes of CamelBak, Ergobaby and L
Balega Raises Funds for Black Rhino Wildlife Trus
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, announced its support of the Black Rhino Wildlife Trust with the launch of their anti-poaching rhino fundraising campaign to take place during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014
U.S. Distributor Acquires Noat
Steve and Susan Lax have acquired Israeli sandal maker Naot, which they have long distributed in the United States through their company Yaleet. The couple plan to continue manufacturing sandals at Naot's factory in the West Bank, which employs 700 m
Michael Phelps Partners to Develop New Global Swim Brand
Aqua Sphere, a swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise and triathlons, announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership with the swimming legend, Michael Phelps, and Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman
Body Glove Hires Sales Manager for Surf, Wake, and Dive
Body Glove Wetsuits hired Joe McNulty as sales manager for the surf, wake, and dive categories. McNulty spent 8 years with Oakley…
Charles River Apparel Receives AIA 2014 Moving On Up Award
Charles River Apparel, manufacturer of performance apparel, was named a recipient of the Adventures in Advertising (AIA) Corporation 2014 Moving On Up Award for the Gold level Apparel category…
Report: Under Armour Close to Signing Kevin Durant
Under Armour is set to offer Kevin Durant up to $30 million a year for an endorsement deal, according to a report in the Daily News. Durant's Nike contract paid him $60 million over seven years…
Backcountry.com’s Future in Play
Liberty Interactive Corporation is reevaluating the optimal structure and best alignment of its Liberty Digital Commerce Group assets, including Backcountry.com, following its agreement to sell the group's Provide Commerce businesses to FTD Companies
Winchester Archery Relocates to Pennsylvania
Winchester Archery announces that in light of its growth over the past 24 months has relocated into a larger facility in Pennsylvania..
TACTACAM Hires Agency of Record
TACTACAM, LLC, a manufacturer of first person hunting cameras and accessories, has selected StarkGrowth as its public relations and marketing agency of record, effective immediately…
MidwayUSA Now Offers HatsanUSA Products
MidwayUSA announces that HatsanUSA is the newest addition to its airgun and accessory lineup…
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