Columbia Sportswear Company cheered investors last week when it said it expects operating margins to hit double digits for the full year following stronger than expected first quarter sales of Columbia and Sorel gear…
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REI to Open Third Distribution Center Next Summer
REI announced plans to open a distribution center in Arizona in mid-2016 that will enable it to reach 20 percent more customers with two-day ground service…
Mountain Khakis New Owners Say Brand Has Reached Inflection Point
The investment company that acquired Mountain Khakis last week sees no need to change the outdoor apparel brand’s growth priorities, according to an interview with one of its principals…
Hibbett Sports Opens 1,000th Location
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced the opening of the 1,000th store. The new store in Sealy, TX opened on Friday, May 1…
VF Corp Lifts Outlook Despite Q1 Profit Dip
Led by a 10 percent gain at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition, VF Corp.’s sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 8 percent in the first quarter. But like many companies with a big international presence, reported results were dinged by the stren
Vibram CEO Antonio Dus Resign
Vibram announced that CEO Antonio Dus has resigned. Vibram president and chairman of the board Marco Bramani, the grandson of founder Vitale Bramani, will take over as interim CEO…
Sanuk Launches Global Brand Campaign
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the launch of its multi-platform, global marketing campaign titled, “Always…Sanuk.” Rolling out in April, the campaign is an evolution of the brand's 2014 campaign aimed at educating the consumer about t
Big 5 Sees Sales Bounce Back, Net Improve in Q1
With sales picking up in March with the arrival of seasonally spring weather, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported first-quarter earnings reached the higher end of its guidance…
Patagonia Film Illustrates Brand’s Growing Activism
Patagonia released The Fisherman’s Son, a new 30-minute film chronicling a Chilean man's struggle to preserve his favorite surfing spot, in an illustration of the brand's own broadening environmental activism…
Life Fitness Sees Modest Growth in Q1
Brunswick Corp. reported sales in its Fitness segment, which includes Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, rose 3.1 percent in the first quarter to $185.6 million and advanced 6 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis…
Filson and Keen Honored by The Conservation Alliance Grantees
Filson, Juniper Ridge, and Keen have been named the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Award for 2015. The award recognizes member companies that go above and beyond in building relationships with Conservation Alliance grantees..
SUP Industry to Participate in OR Summer Market and Surf Expo
The StandUp Paddle Industry Association (SUPIA) has reached an agreement to exclusively endorse and participate in Surf Expo’s two annual shows and Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Market…
AAFA American Image Awards Draws Star-Studded Crowd
The 37th Annual AAFA American Image Awards, hosted by actress Debi Mazar, drew nearly 400 industry executives and celebrity supporters…
Shimano’s Q1 Boosted by Cycling Momentum
Boosted by healthy cycling gains in the U.S. and Europe, Shimano Inc. reported revenues in the first quarter climbed 29.5 percent to ¥98.0 billion ($823 mm)…
Turtle Fur Donates $10,000 to Nepal Earthquake Relief
Turtle Fur has made an initial donation of $10,000 to aid in relief efforts for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Nepal…
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