Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.5 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month and increased 4.5 percent unadjusted year-over-year in April, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Category: Outdoor
Outdoor Channel Expenses Outstrip Revenue Grains in First Quarter
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated revenues reached $16.9 million in the first quarter ended March 31, an 18 percent increase compared with $14.3 million in the first quarter of 2012, driven primarily by a 20 percent growth in advertisin
Vasque to Repair Soles in Damascus this Week
Vasque will take part in the three-day ‘Trail Days’ celebration this week in Damascus, Va. for the third year in a row to help through hikers celebrate reaching the half way mark on the Appalachian Trail…
Sport Chalet Ready for Fourth Annual Outdoor Expo in The Park
For the fourth year in a row, Sport Chalet, Inc. will host its interactive Outdoor Expo in the Park. On Saturday, May 18 th, 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 g
Ecco Appoints Global PR Agency for Ecco Sport
Ecco has appointed Buffalo Communications (Buffalo) its lead global PR agency for Ecco Sport to grow international brand awareness and market share in the outdoor and running categories…
Head NV Q1 Losses Spike Amid Weather and Currency Challenge
Head NV reported its adjusted operating losses grew substantially in the first quarter as it battled unfavorable weather and exchange rates in many of its key markets…
Easton-Bell Swings to Q1 Loss As New Executives Take Over
In the first earnings report since replacing two top executives, Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. released unaudited figures showing it swung to a loss in the first quarter as lower sales of Bell, Giro and Easton cycling products and the loss of fitness sales mor
Winter Clearance and Promotions Continue Hampering Margins at Backcountry.com and BodyBuilding.com
Profits at Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com remained under pressure in the first quarter as winter clearance and promotional activities drove down margins for the online retailers, according to parent Liberty Interactive Corp…
Jarden Investing to Triple Zoot’s Sales
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
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
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