Jarden Corp. CEO Jim Lillie identified the triathlon footwear and apparel brand Zoot as one of the most promising growth opportunities at Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS), which sold $2.7 billion of camping, fishing, football, skiing and outdoor apparel in
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The Buckle’s May Comps Rise 6.2 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 4, increased 6.2 percent…
Nighthawk Lights Partners with Outdoorsman Chad Weatherford
Nighthawk Lights LLC has partnered with Chad Weatherford a Field & Stream two-time Total Outdoorsman Challenge Champion to promote it line of gear to outdoor enthusiasts…
Outdoor Retailer Launches New Website
Outdoor Retailer has launched a redesigned website at www.outdoorretailer.com to make it easier for attendees and exhibitors to find information relevant to their individual needs and interests…
Billabong Suspends Trading In Lieu of Merger Talks
Billabong on Thursday requested yet another trading halt in its shares to allow the company to progress discussions with parties exploring a bid for the company…
RECALL: 945 Surly Pugsley Bike Forks
Quality Bicycle Parts of Bloomington, MN is recalling about 975 Surly Pugsley bicycle forks because the fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posting a fall hazard…
Dorel’s Bicycle Segment Sees Rare Decline in Quarterly Sales
Dorel Industries reported revenues at its Recreational/Leisure segment declined approximately 8 percent in the first quarter, excluding currency impacts. Dorel said both the IBD and mass channels exited the quarter fully stocked with its products in sharp
Phoenix Footwear Improves Q1 Reveunes
Phoenix Footwear, the parent of Trotters, reported sales in the first quarter ended March 30 increased 7.9 percent to $6.7 million compared to $6.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012…
GU Energy Appoints Senior Marketing Manager
GU Energy Labs appointed Lauren O’Connor as its senior marketing manager. Having most recently served as senior marketing manager for Austin, TX based Trigger Point Performance…
Wigwam’s CEO Lobbies Against Trans Pacific Partnership
Wigwam’s owner and CEO, Bob Chesebro recently made a visit to Washington for the NCTO (National Council of Textile Organizations) annual meeting and to lobby against the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
Sport Chalet Appoints PR Firm
Sport Chalet, Inc. has retained Formula PR, the public relations agency, to further establish the brand as a leader within the active lifestyle industry. The multi-faceted program will focus on elevating visibility around Sport Chalet's in-house hea
Easton-Bell Sheds Revenues, Boost Margins in First Quarter
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which owns the Easton, Bell, Giro, Riddell and Blackburn brands, reported net sales declined 4.0 percent to $207.6 million in the first quarter compared with the year earlier quarter. Team Sports sales were flat, while Action Spo
Sport Chalet To Host The Fourth Annual Outdoor Expo
For the fourth year in a row, Sport Chalet, Inc. will host its interactive Outdoor Expo in the Park. On Saturday, May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Olberz Park next to the La Canada Sport Chalet, attendees can learn, try and gain exposure to the best ge
Asics America Racks Up Double-Digit Growth in Fiscal 2012
Asics America Group, which includes the U.S., Brazil and Canada, reported net income increased 16.1 percent in its fiscal year ended Dec. 31. Net sales for the year were up 13.2 percent and operating income rose 41.4 percent…
FGL Sports’ Q1 Aided by Clearance Activity
FGL Sports’ revenues increased 7.5 percent to C$367.4 million (U.S. $363.7 mm) in the first quarter ended March 30, according to its parent company, Canadian Tire Corporation Limited (CTC). Comp store sales increased 8.8 percent on top of a 7.3 perc
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