American Recreation Products of Boulder, CO is recalling about 3,000 Kelty single and double jogging strollers because the front wheel can come loose during use and cause the stroller to tip over, posing a fall and injury hazard to children in the strolle
Category: Outdoor
Black Diamond Equipment Releases First Digital Catalog
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. released their first digital catalog, Alpinism 2012, which provides an immersive, user-controlled multimedia experience to tell the story of alpinism and Black Diamond products…
Crocs Breaks $1 billion in 2011 with Strong Fourth Quarter
Crocs, Inc. broke the $1 billion mark in 2011 after generating revenue of $203.7 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, up 14 percent from $179.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth quarter 2011 was $5.6 million, o
Nike Establishes Jill Ker Conway Fellowship Fund
Nike, Inc. and MIT's Political Science Department announced the establishment of the Jill Ker Conway Fellowship Fund. The fund, seeded by a $700,000 gift from Nike, was established in honor of Jill Ker Conway, former president of Smith College and a
Puma Covers Medical Treatment Costs for Injured Employee of Cambodia Plant
Puma said it will cover the costs for the medical treatment of a female employee of its footwear supplier Kaoway Sports Ltd., who was injured by a gun shot during labor unrest on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Cambodia…
Spark Program to Take Part in SGMA’s Health Through Fitness Day
On March 7, Spark will support its mission to ensure that all American children lead active and healthy lives by attending the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA) 13th Annual National Health Through fitness Day in Washington, DC…
ACI International Launches Buyamba Soles
Los Angeles based ACI International announced the launch of their newest brand, Buyamba Soles; a line of footwear and accessories adorned with hand crafted beads from Uganda…
Kohl’s Profit Falls 7.9 Percent Amid Sales Decline
Kohl's Corporation reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share increased 9 percent to $1.81. Net income for the quarter decreased 8 percent to $455 million, compared to $494 million ($1.66 per diluted share) a year ago. Net sales were $6.0 bil
Dillard’s Q4 Earnings Cilmb
Dillard's, Inc. reported income for the 13 weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012 of $141.5 million, or $2.77 per share. Included in net income for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012 is a $44.5 million pre-tax credit ($28.7 million after tax or $0.56 per share)
Garmin Outdoor and Fitness Segments Lead Q4 Growth
Garmin Ltd. said its Outdoor segment revenue increased 35 percent to $121 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, while its Fitness segment revenue grew 17 percent to $95 million…
L.H. Thomson Receives QBP 2012 Vendor of the Year Award
QBP presented the third annual Vendor of the Year Award to L.H. Thomson at Frostbike 2012 in Bloomington, MN. The Macon, Georgia-based company manufactures seatposts and stems for road and mountain bikes…
Skullcandy Swings to a Profit as Sales Jump
Skullcandy, Inc., the maker of headphones, earbuds and gaming headsets targeting the action sports and outdoor space, reported fourth quarter net sales increased 29.0 percent to $83.4 million, with domestic net sales increasing 27.0 percent, international
Native and Costa Power A.T. Cross Sales in Q4
A.T. Cross Company said sales at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, reached $12.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, a 12.0 percent increase compared to last year. COG sales grew 19.8 percent to
TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…
TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…