Jarden Corp. reported earnings dropped 21.1 percent at its Outdoor Solutions segment on flat sales in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013. The segment owns 26 sporting goods brands, including several in use by athletes competing in the Winter Olympics
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Hackers Force Retailers and Bankers to Partner on Cybersecurity
In the wake of continued theft of customer data, a coalition of trade associations representing the merchant and financial services industries announced a new cybersecurity partnership to explore paths to increased information sharing, better card securit
January Weather Hurt Retail Sales of Leisure Products
Advance estimates of U.S. retail sales released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday appear to confirm reports that harsh weather across much of the country suppressed retail sales in January. Census estimated sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music
The Buckle Appoints EVP of Stores
The Buckle, Inc. appointed Kari G. Smith to the newly created position of EVP of stores…
Verde Launches Action Sports + Lifestyle Division.
Verde Brand Communications officially launched a new action sports division…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Plans Return to Spokane
Sportsman’s Warehouse plans to re-enter the Spokane market with a new store to be located at a long-dormant construction site, according to the Spokane Journal…
Johnson Outdoors Gear Names Reps for Specialty Outdoor Channel
Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc., named three new sales agencies to spearhead sales of its Eureka!, Jetboil and Silva brands to outdoor specialty retailers…
ITOCHU Corp. to Launch Oboz in Japan This Fall
Oboz footwear has partnered with ITOCHU Corporation, which already distributes several international sporting goods brands, to launch its brand in Japan this fall…
STX Partners with Major League Lacrosse
Baltimore-based STX has partnered with Major League Lacrosse, the outdoor lacrosse league, to provide equipment to MLL players for the 2014 season…
Fire Breaks Out at Winchester Ammunition Plant
Seven fire departments responded to a fire at Olin Corporation's East Alton plant on Sunday, which ended with one building destroyed and others damaged…
Far Bank Enterprises Hooks New VP of Marketing
Fly fishing company Far Bank Enterprises adds Tag Kleiner to their team…
Safariland Group Welcomes Duncan as VP of Domestic Sales
The Safariland Group announced that Jim Duncan has joined the company as vice president of domestic sales..
Mitchell and Ness Secures Exclusive on Michael Jordan Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness, the company known for premium authentic and lifestyle sports apparel and headwear, will become the exclusive maker of official NBA Michael Jordan jerseys beginning in Spring 2014 and continuing through the Fall/Holiday 2016 season…
Bergans of Norway Appoints Elite Freeride Skier
Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…
Spenco Appoints Running Specialty Sales Director
Spenco has hired a New Balance sales veteran to lead the charge for increasing its presence in the growing running specialty market. Len Chatwin will serve as running specialty sales director, a new position created by Spenco…
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