Brown Shoe Company is realigning its reportable segments following the sale of Shoes.com in December. The new segments are Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio…
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Cabela’s to Open Third Ohio Location in 2016
Cabela’s Incorporated announced plans to open a 70,000-square-foot store in Centerville, OH in spring 2015 to serve the greater Dayton area…
POC Names North American Bike Sales Manager
POC, Swedish manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, appointed Robb Wolf as the brand’s North American bike sales manager…
Vibram Partners with Girls on the Run
Vibram will partner with Girls on the Run International. Vibram will donate five percent of the sales of all Vibram-soled shoes, including sales of Vibram FiveFingers to the Girls on the Run charity through participating retail partners…
CamelBak Set Pace at CODI’s Consumer Business in Q4
Double-digit growth in sales and operating income at CamelBak and Ergobaby more than offset a $5.5 million loss at Liberty Safe in the fourth quarter, according to financial results filed by Compass Diversified Holding Company Inc…
Supreme Court Clears Challenge to Colorado’s Remote Sales Tax Law
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that direct marketers can sue to block a Colorado law that requires remote sellers to notify the state about purchases that would be subject to the state’s sales or use tax, Outdoor Industry Association Po
New Balance Foundation Supports Billion Mile Race to Combat Obesity
ChildObesity180 at Tufts University, The New Balance Foundation, and the 100 Mile Club have announced a new collaboration focused on increasing quality physical activity for children. The New Balance Foundation has pledged $2.55 million in support…
Kent Secures Rights to Sell Goodyear Bike Tires and Tubes
Kent International will begin supplying Walmart and Dunham's with Goodyear-branded bicycle tires and tubes this spring thanks to a new licensing deal with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company…
Terramar Sponsors Big City Mountaineers
Terramar Sports will donate its base layers and provide financial support to Big City Mountaineers, its newest non-profit partner…
San Diego Accelerator Graduates New Class
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) announced the latest graduates of its business accelerator program, which seeks to grow Southern California’s sports and active lifestyle economy…
Schutt Sports Honored with Two Manufacturing Awards
Schutt Sports received two manufacturing awards that recognize excellence in innovation and customization from the Manufacturing Leadership Community…
Escalade’s Robert Griffin to Resign from Board
Escalade, Inc. said Robert E. Griffin, its chairman and former CEO, will retire from its board of directors, effective Apr. 24…
Smith and Wesson’s Q3 Sales Decline 11 Percent
Smith & Wesson reported third-quarter sales sunk 10.5 percent but exceeded the high end of its guidance range as a result of order strength from distributors and key retailers in January 2015. Earnings from continuing operations declined 59.2 percent to $
Bogs Revenues Surge in Q4
Bogs wholesale revenues in North America jumped 69 percent the fourth quarter, driven by increased sales of women's and children's boots in the U.S. and Canada, according to its parent, Weyco Group, Inc. “The surge in shipments reflected i
Dick’s SG Ends 2014 With a Rally
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. began 2014 on a weak note due to struggling golf and hunting categories but a more aggressive marketing stance and some merchandising tweaks helped the sporting goods retailing giant close the year with a winning quarter..
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