Jarden Corp. borrowed $673 million at just 1.125 percent by closing on a convertible note sale. The company, which owns more than two dozen sporting goods brands including The Coleman Co., Marmot, and Rawlings, said it has the right to convert the notes t
Category: Outdoor
18 Paddle Nation Grants Up for Grabs
Outdoor Nation has begun accepting applications for 18, 2,500 grants for programs aimed at reconnecting millennials to the outdoors through paddle sports. Now in its third year, the grant program is supported by paddle-sport manufacturers, retailers and s
La Sportiva to Co-Brand Shoes with Ortholite
OrthoLite, a provider of comfort insoles, announced its newest co-branded partnership with La Sportiva, an Italian shoe company and leader in outdoor footwear…
Deckers Outdoor Opens First Brand Showcase Store at HQ
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the grand opening of its inaugural Brand Showcase store at the company's new state-of-the-art headquarters. The flagship store features an extensive breadth of product across all Deckers brands, such as Ugg Austr
Mizuno Launches Team Challenge Campaign
Mizuno USA is championing The Power of Team in the launch of a consumer contest, “The Power of Team Challenge.” Baseball, softball and volleyball teams across the U.S. will be challenged to submit a photo capturing…
Herbert Hainer Takes New Role at Soccer Club
Herbert Hainer, Adidas' CEO, will become the new president and business chairman of German soccer club Bayern Munich, after the resignation of Uli Hoeness…
Pacific Sunwear Posts Q4 Loss, Comps Improve
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $22.0 million, or 32 cents a share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 increased 2 percent, marking the eig
More Oil Well Leases To Be Offered in Northern Gulf of Mexico
The Department of the Interior will offer more than 40 million acres for oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico in consecutive March lease sales, the U.S. agency stated in a press release…
American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) Announces AGI Partner Program
American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI), producers of authoritative Gunsmithing DVD courses, announces a new partner program for dealers and retailers…
Gaiam Inc. to Launch Mid-Priced Women’s Activewear Line
Gaiam Inc. is planning to enter the highly competitive women’s activewear market in early 2015, following a soft launch through its direct-to-consumer channels late this year, the company’s CEO disclosed last week…
Pacific Sunwear Holds Q4 Losses Flat With Modest Comps Growth
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 reached $218.6 million, down 1.9 percent from a year earlier, but up $5 million when adjusting for an additional 53rd week in 2012 that
Jordan Brand Introduces First Running Shoe
For the first time since Air Jordan 1 was released in 1985, the Jordan brand has introduced its first running shoe. The Jordan Flight Runner shares some of the same technology in Nike running shoes, including increased heel support and cushioning. The Jor
Swing Catalyst Looks To Expand U.S. Sales Force
Swing Catalyst, the swing analysis system used by instructors and golfers around the world, recently set up an office in Florida to focus on its growth in the North-American market…
NW Alpine Appoints National Sales Manager
NW Alpine, manufacturer of American-made alpine climbing apparel, appointed industry veteran, John Campbell as national sales manager. He previously worked for Cloudveil and Macpac…
Costa Sunglasses Appoints Regional Sales Manager
Costa Sunglasses recently hired Emily Boynton as northeast regional sales manager for its Rx, sunglass specialty and department store accounts…
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