Black Diamond Equipment has closed a ski factory it opened at its Asian headquarters in Zhuhai, China a little over two years ago and will completely shutter its campus in the Southern Chinese city as part of a realignment that is shifting manufacturing j
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EORA Says 650 Turn Out for Greenville Show
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) said 650 retail buyers turned out for its annual show in Greenville, SC earlier this month to check out the latest winter and outdoor products, including…
RSG Acquires Two Striders Stores in Utah
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) has added Utah-based Striders running company, consisting of two locations, to its national network of elite shops…
The Game to be Sold to David Peyser
Delta Apparel, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell its The Game branded collegiate headwear and apparel business to David Peyser Sportswear, Inc., the owner of MV Sport, Inc…
Oboz Announces Trail Team Ambassadors
Oboz Footwear has selected sixteen hikers and dedicated outdoor adventurers to make up its inaugural Trail Team of ambassadors…
Adidas Initiates Search for New CEO
Adidas confirmed that it has begun a formal search to replace its long-time and embattled CEO Herbert Hainer…
TEXbase Appoints Director
TEXbase, which provides web-based product compliance, quality and materials management software solutions to many outdoor apparel brands, has appointed an experience fundraiser as its newest board member…
Vivofit Saves Garmin’s Fourth Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared by nearly 70 percent and grew from 15 to 25 percent of it revenue in the fourth quarter. However, big increases in advertising needed to launch the Vivofit activity tracker, declining sales at th
Sports Direct Sees Modest Sales Growth in Fiscal Third Quarter
Sports Direct International, the UK's leading sports retailer, reported sales for its quarter ended Jan. 25 grew 2.6 percent…
Asics Launches Global Advertising Campaign
Asics launched its 2015 global advertising campaign, 'It's a big world. Go run it.' The creative is designed to inspire sportspeople and fitness enthusiasts around the world to explore new territories and discover the huge variety of ways a
ShoeBuy Redesigns Website
Marking its 15th anniversary, ShoeBuy debuted a new look and feel to deliver a more intuitive website as well as a refreshed rewards program…
Kenneth Cole Appoints CEO
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. appointed Marc Schneider to the position of chief executive officer. She formerly worked for PVH Corp and Timberland…
Chinese Brand Leads Q4 Rebound in Sun Business at Essilor International
The acquisitive French optics company Essilor International reported sales at its Sunglasses & Readers segment grew 35.6 percent in the fourth quarter thanks to the addition of the Costa and Native brands and strong organic growth at its Chinese brand Bol
Obama Announces Free Park Access for Fourth Graders, Three New National Monuments
President Obama was scheduled to announce three new national monuments and a youth initiative this afternoon in Chicago that Outdoor Industry Association hopes will rally public support for the chronically underfunded National Parks System ahead of its ce
Off-course Golf Retailing Consolidating Fast
The off-course golf retailing business consolidated significantly in 2014 following the acquisition of Edwin Watts and a slow down in golf participation and sales that has rocked Adidas, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major players, according to a b
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