361 Degrees International Limited, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee to be an official supporter for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games…
Category: Outdoor
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Six Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods set grand opening festivities for six stores to open in: LaCrosse, WI; Wayne, NJ; Prussia, PA; Naples, FL; Easton, MD; and Frederick, MD…
MidwayUSA Fills Merchandising Manager Position
MidwayUSA announces the promotion of Shawn Henninger to the position of merchandising team application development manager…
Crocs’ Q3 Earnings Slide on Charges
Crocs Inc. reported operating earnings tumbled 93.8 percent to $1.1 million from $17.9 million a year ago after restructuring and asset impairment charges. Revenues grew 4.8 percent to $302.4 million from $288.5 million with gains of 13 percent in Europe
Cotopaxi Names Marketing Director
Cotopaxi, the first-ever venture-backed company to launch as a Benefit Corporation, has named Allison Schwam as marketing director to further develop Cotopaxi’s marketing strategy and branding opportunities…
2015 American Made Outdoor Gear Award Nominations Due
Outdoor brands have one week remaining to submit an entry for the 2015 American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA)…
Timberland and VF Outdoor Americas President Frisk Departs for Aldo Group
Timberland President Patrik Frisk is leaving VF Corp. to take a position as CEO of the Canadian fashion footwear retailer Aldo Group, according to wire reports…
West Marine’s Lifestyle Sales Up Double Digits in Third Quarter
West Marine Inc.'s will accelerate a store revitalization program to accommodate more of the apparel, footwear, paddle sports, personal electronics and other lifestyle products after sales of those categories grew at double-digit rates in the third q
TRX Promotes Paul Zadoff To President
TRX, the maker of functional training programs and creator of Suspension Training bodyweight exercise, has promoted Paul Zadoff to the role of president where he will head the TRX leadership team in charge of successfully driving the brand’s next ch
Disappointing Q3 Gun, Ammo and Apparel Sales Prompt Cabela’s to Slash Earnings Guidance
Cabela's Inc. tumbled Thursday after it dramatically lowered its guidance for full-year earnings per share, citing disappointing third quarter sales of firearms and apparel…
Callaway Golf Cuts Q3 Loss
Callaway Golf Company reduced its net loss in the third quarter to $1.1 million, or 1 cent a share, from $22.9 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. Revenues decreased 5 percent to $169 million. The company raised its EPS guidance for the year and continues t
Pou Sheng Poised for Return to Profitability in 2014
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, which is one of the largest retailers and distributors of Adidas, Nike and other international athletic footwear, apparel and accessories brands in China, expects to report a profit for the nine months ended Sep
Callaway Golf Sees Annual Profit, Golf Industry Stabalizing
While sales still declined, Callaway Golf Co. trimmed its net loss in the third quarter, raised its EPS guidance for the year, and reiterated its vow that it expects to post its first annual profit this year since 2008. Said Chip Brewer, Callaway’s
POC to Relocate to Park City from Aspen
POC, the Swedish action sport brand owned by Black Diamond Inc., will relocated its North American office from Aspen, CO to Park City, UT in early November…
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Two New Stores
Cabela’s Inc. plans to open stores in League City, TX; and Lexington, KY…
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