Said CEO Steve Miller on a conference call with analysts. “While much of the country has endured often extreme winter weather conditions over the past few months our western U.S. markets have experienced significantly warmer than normal weather and one of the driest periods on record.”
Category: Outdoor
Crocs Trims Q4 Loss
Crocs Inc. reduced its loss in the fourth quarter ended December 31 as sales grew 6.2 percent and both gross margins and its SG&A rates improved significantly.
Pumalín National Park To Carry Name Of Founder, Douglas Tompkins
At the La Moneda Palace in Santiago, Chile, Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, president of Tompkins Conservation, signed the decree to create “Pumalín National Park – Douglas R. Tompkins.”
Boardriders Inc. Announces Pierre Agnes Memorials
Boardriders Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes, is announcing several memorial ceremonies to celebrate the life of Pierre Agnes.
OBIT: Ann Krcik
Ann Krcik, senior director of brand communications and outdoor exploration at The North Face, has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Fox Factory’s Sales Climb In Q4
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales increased 8.6 percent in the fourth quarter to $121.1 million compared to $111.6 million in the same period last fiscal year.
Introducing The Ikon Pass: Uniting North America’s Premier Mountain Destinations
Alterra Mountain Company announced its 2018-2019 pass product, the Ikon Pass. North America’s top mountain destinations have joined together to offer skiers and riders the Ikon Pass, uniting 12 destinations from Alterra Mountain Company and 11 premier destination partners.
Big 5’s Q4 Comps Drop 9.4 Percent
Big 5 Sporting Goods, in line with guidance reported in early January, reported a loss of 10 cents per share in the fourth quarter ended December 31 as comps dropped 9.4 percent. Same store sales in January slumped in the high-teens in January and Big 5 predicted a loss for the first quarter.
Camping World’s Q4 Revenues Climb 33 Percent
Camping World Holdings Inc., the parent of Gander Outdoors, reported earnings excluding special items more than doubled in the fourth quarter as sales grew 37.9 percent.
REI To Offer Curated Selection Of Athleta Apparel
REI and Athleta announced plans to bring a curated selection of current Athleta apparel to 14 REI stores and REI.com this spring.
Study Shows When It Comes To Buying, Millennials Are Not Eco-Fashionistas
While millennials overwhelmingly claim to embrace sustainability and believe they will drive social change, the eco-friendliness of a fashion product may be the least important factor in their purchasing decisions, according to a study from LIM College.
Farm To Feet Adds Sales Teams In Midwest And South-Central Territories
Farm to Feet, makers of American socks, announced that they have appointed Allen Breeding and Associates to represent the brand in the South-Central states and Amy Brown and Associates in the Mid-West.
Nathan Extends Sponsorship Of Ragnar Relay & Ragnar Trial Series
Nathan, a specialist in hydration, visibility and performance gear, announced the extension of a multiyear sponsorship with the Ragnar Relay & Ragnar Trail Series, which is the largest overnight running relay series in the world.
Altra Joins Granite Gear’s Grounds Keepers Program
After its successful inaugural year, Granite Gear has launched the 2018 Grounds Keepers Program with new supporting sponsor Altra Running.
Canada Goose Announces Customized Pantone Colour To Celebrate International Polar Bear Day
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. celebrates its 10-year relationship with Polar Bears International (PBI) – an organization dedicated to the preservation of polar bears and their habitat – by announcing the creation of its signature ‘PBI Blue’ colour as an customized Pantone shade, just in time for International Polar Bear Day.
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