Golfsmith will open its first metro DC location in Tysons Corner, Virginia this June…
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Billabong Reaches Licensing Agreement On Eyewear, Watches
Billabong International signed a licensing agreement with Modern Amusement for the use of its crow trademark logo on an exclusive line of eyewear and watches…
Gatorz Impacted by No Fear Bankruptcy
Gatorz Inc., the maker of sunglasses, reported revenue decreased in the fourth quarter by $154,569 to $114,970 from the same quarter last year primarily due to product returns from No Fear Retail, Inc., which went into Chapter 11 protection in late Februa
Weyco Sees 1Q Profits Slip
Weyco Group Inc. reported lower profits for the first quarter as margins were lowered in part by the costs of the men's footwear company's acquisition of The Combs Co., owner of the BOGS and Rafters footwear brands…
Sportsman Channel Promotes Hansen to COO
Sportsman Channel, said Todd Hansen has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Hansen co-founded Sportsman Channel in 2003 and has been serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer…
Wal-Mart Reintroducing Guns, Ammo to Revive Tepid Sales
Wal-Mart reported Thursday that it will bring guns back to the aisles of many of its stores in an effort to rejuvenate slumping sales…
REI Adventures Grant to Fund Biogas Projects in Nepal
REI Adventures has awared a grant of $87,000 to fund biogas projects to improve the lives of residents of small villages and communities near where REI Adventures’ Royal Trektrip operates in Nepal…
Beyond Coastal and Chums Name Florida Rep
Beyond Coastal and Chums have named Rick Hess as its newest Florida-based sales representative. Hess has been a stalwart of the Florida angling, surf, and outdoor sports retail scenes, bringing over a decade of experience to the sun care and accessories b
Amer Sports Q1 Sales up 12.0 Percent
Amer Sports reported that first quarter net sales reached €449.1 million ($614mm) in the first quarter ended March 31, up 12 percent in currency adjusted terms and 20.5 percent in euro terms when compared to the first quarter of 2010…
Gregory Mountain Products Names Backbone Media as P.R. Agency
Gregory Mountain Products, the industry leader in backpacks and adventure travel gear, announces the appointment of Backbone Media as its public relations agency of record.
EMS Bringing Bouldering Competition to New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be title sponsor for a pro bouldering competition in New York’s Central Park this summer during the Adventures NYC celebration. The competition, which is sanctioned by the Unified Bouldering Championships, will provide u
Deckers Outdoor’s Q1 Revenues Climb 31 Percent
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales increased 31.4 percent in the first quarter, to $204.9 million compared to $155.9 million last year. UGG brand sales increased 42.2 percent to $148.4 million; Teva brand sales increased 16.8 percent to $50.4 million. N
Woolrich Names Hollowell as Marketing Vice President
Woolrich has hired Brent Hollowell as marketing vice president. Hollowell is the latest in a string of hires in the past year and half by Woolrich, as the company has steadily built its management and support teams and laid the groundwork for its global
Callaway Reports Q1 Sales Slip 6% on Weakness in U.S.
Callaway Golf Company reported a 6% decrease in net sales to $286 million for the first quarter ended March 31 , down $17 million from net sales of $303 million for the first quarter of 2010…
Crocs Taps New CFO
Crocs, Inc. said Jeff Lasher has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective April 28, 2011…
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