MoGo Sport, the number one flavored mouthguard in the world, announced that Peter Maule has joined the company as executive vice president, managing director…
Category: Outdoor
Deckers Outdoor Posts Wider Q2 Loss
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales decreased 2.5 percent in the second quarter, to $170.1 million compared to $174.4 million for the same period last year. Sales declined 6.9 percent at Ugg and 8.4 percent at Teva while gaining 7.5 percent at Sanuk. The
Study: Top Cyclists, Wall Street Traders Cheat for Same Reasons
Cyclists who dope in the Tour de France do so for the same reason traders on Wall Street might cheat—because of extreme pressure to perform, according to a new University of California, Davis, study…
North Face Partners with Jackson, WY Gym on Mountain Athletics Collection
The North Face has partnered with Mountain Athlete gym in Jackson, WY to inform product development for its new Mountain Athletics line of apparel and footwear…
Columbia Sportswear Narrows Q2 Loss; U.S. Posts Gains
Columbia Sportswear Company announced net sales of $280.5 million for the quarter ended June 30 were down 3 percent compared with a year earlier as declines in sales overseas more than offset gains in North America. U.S. sales increased 6 percent to $139.
FootBalance Enters Footwear Market with Custom Sandals
FootBalance announced its entry into the footwear industry by unveiling the first sandal to be 100 percent custom molded to the consumer’s unique feet in fewer than 15 minutes…
Bass Pro to Open Outpost Store Near Augusta
Bass Pro Shops, McKnight Properties and Columbia County announced Bass Pro will locate its 4th Georgia store in Columbia County near Augusta, GA. The new 50,000 square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outpost…
HanesBrands to Buy Maidenform
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB), for $23.50 per share, or $575 million…
Iconix Brand’s Q2 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Iconix Brand Group reported a 23 percent increase in second-quarter sales, to $115.1 million from $93.6 million a year ago. Earnings rose to $38.7 million, or 66 cents a share, from $28.6 million, or 40 cents, a year ago…
Skechers Returns to Profitability in Q2
Skechers USA, Inc. reported second quarter 2013 net sales were $428.2 million compared to $384.0 million for the second quarter of 2012, a gain of 11.5 percent. Earnings from operations reached $17.2 million versus a loss from operations of $1.5 million f
Crocs Q2 Earnings Slide on Margin Pressures
Crocs Inc. reported revenues grew 9.9 percent in its second quarter, but earnings fell 42.4 percent due to lower than expected gross margins, a one-time net charge of $6.1 million related to the resolution of a statutory tax audit in Brazil…
New Survey Shows Specialty Bike Shops Competing Favorably With Online Retailers
According to new research from Craft, the performance sportswear company, specialty bike shops are riding close with online retailers when it comes to competition, thanks in large part to their knowledgeable sales staff…
Wolverine Launches the Guardian Project
Wolverine introduced the Wolverine Guardian Project and signed up wildland firefighter Garth Levin as its 2013 Ambassador. The program is a partnership between the brand and people who work outdoors and are dedicated to guarding, protecting and serving…
SmartWool Relocates European Office and Strengthens Global Brand Team
SmartWool has relocated its European headquarters from the UK to the VF Corporation (VFC) Europe office in Lugano, Switzerland…
Balega Gives Back Through Multiple Charitable Projects
Balega, a South African company with headquarters located in North Carolina, currently leads fundraising initiatives through several programs and partnerships that range from contributions aiding African anti-poaching organizations to the U.S.-based Breas
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