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…
Category: Outdoor
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…
Cabela’s Q3 Profit Climbs Despite Comp Drop
Cabela's Inc. reported net income excluding certain items increased 18.8 percent to $58.3 million on $886.0 million in revenue. Revenue increased 4.1 percent as store expansion offset an 11.2 percent decline in comparable store sales…
Brunswick Corp’s Q3 Revenues Climb 13 Percent
Brunswick Corporation reported adjusted operating earnings increased 45 percent in the third quarter on a 13 percent revenue gain. Fitness segment sales, including Life Fitness, and Marine Engine segment revenues, each grew 11 percent. Boat segment sales
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. Unites Athletic Industry for 14th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The Foot Locker Foundation joined together with members of the athletic industry, as well as its business partners, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at New York City's Gotham Hall for the 14th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. Celebrities attending the even

L.A. Gear Announces Brand Relaunch with TYGA
L.A. Gear is returning in stores for Spring 2015 with the re-launch of L.A. Gear “Originals” line with creative brand advisor, trendsetter and multi-platinum recording artist, TYGA. Like past collections, the re-launch will continue to merge t
West Marine’s Q3 Earnings Slide 25 Percent
West Marine reported net revenues were $196.5 million, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to last year. Comparable store sales increased by 0.6 percent. Earnings slumped 24.6 percent to $4.9 million, or 20 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 26 cents, a
Deuter and Ortovox Post Double-Digit Growth in FY14
Germany's Schwan-Stabilo Group reported sales at its Outdoor Division, which includes Deuter and Ortovox, grew 13.5 percent in fiscal 2014. Division sales reached…