Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit growth in operating profit on higher revenue, and a 90 percent improvement in net income year-over-year for fiscal year ended Sept. 27…
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Lids Acquires Canada’s Game On Sports
Lids Sports Group announced its acquisition of Canadian-based Game On Sports, a licensed apparel, headwear and novelty retailer. Established in 1994, and carrying the Game On Sports banner since 2000, Game On Sports primary focus has been NHL jerseys and
Charm City Run Recognized by The North Face
The North Face has named Baltimore-based Charm City Run the winner of The North Face 2013 Running Specialty Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor explo
Adidas Outdoor Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Adidas Outdoor has begun accepting nominations for the fourth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, which recognize individuals, groups and companies for extraordinary work encouraging others to participate in outdoor activities. The awards will be presente
Tapei City Lands 2016 Velo-city Global Conference
The European Cyclists Federation (ECF) has chosen Taipei City to host its Velo-city Global Conference for 2016, which is expected to draw more than 1,000 of the world's leading transport planners, economists, health experts, cycling advocates, cycle
Imports of Camping Products up Through October
Imports of camping apparel and gear were running 4.79 percent ahead of last year for the first ten months of 2013, outpacing growth in overall consumer goods imports, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census…
Junior Business Helps Zumiez Post Comp Store Growth in Third Quarter
Zumiez Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 1.5 percent in the third quarter ended Nov. 2, on top of 3.7 percent comparable store growth in the third quarter of 2012 with help from an ascendant juniors business, stronger skate hardgoods sales in
Gibbons Slacklines USA Names VP of Sales
Gibbon Slacklines USA has hired Derick Cole as the new vice president of sales. Cole is leading the sales efforts in all channels including retail, event sponsorship, park design and installation…
Liberty Ammunition Increases Planned Production
In light of recent ammunition demand, the last lead smelter closing, state regulations on lead ammunition tightening, Liberty Ammunition ramps up production…
Marine Electronics, Jetboil Fuel Johnson Outdoor Fiscal 2013 Growth
Sales from Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s Marine Electronics segment and recently acquired Jetboil brand more than offset declines its Watercraft and Diving segments and lower military sales at its Outdoor Gear segment in the fiscal year ended Sept. 27…
Sports Afield Announces New Outdoor Apparel Line
Sports Afield announces the launch of a new line of Sports Afield-branded outdoor apparel designed and manufactured by Washington-based Guide's Choice Outdoor Sportswear…
Backcountry Enters European Market with Acquisition of Bergefreunde.de
Backcountry entered the European outdoor market by acquiring Bergfreunde.de, which it described as the leading e-commerce company for outdoor enthusiasts in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland…
Golf Rounds Pick Up in October
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played during October were up 3.7 percent compared to October 2012. YTD rounds played are down 4.4 percent…
Pacific Vector Says Unforseen Issues, Difficult Retail Market Hinder Q3 Performance
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., which recently acquired three brands from Ron Dyrdeck’s DNA Distribution, reported Black Friday sales at its action sports retail business declined 3 percent from the prior year, but said that was better than the 13 per
Sports Afield Announces New Outdoor Apparel Line
Sports Afield announces the launch of a new line of Sports Afield-branded outdoor apparel designed and manufactured by Washington-based Guide's Choice Outdoor Sportswear…
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