Salewa North America, which sells, distributes, and services Dynafit, Pomoca, and Salewa, has hired Eric Henderson as communications manager, where he will oversee media outreach, social media efforts, online marketing, athletes and core related events…
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A.T. Cross Optical Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results
A.T. Cross Company reported that its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, grew revenue 27 percent to $16.3 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2012. COG's operating income rose by 126 percent to $1.9 mil
Crocs Sees Double-Digit Q4 Revenue Gain
Crocs Inc. reported a loss of $3.6 million, or 4 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, compared with net income of $5.6 million or 6 cents, a year ago. Excluding non-recurring charges, earnings were slightly down. Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 i
Asics America Re-Ups with Deena Kastor
Asics America announced its continued relationship with decorated long distance runner Deena Kastor, who has been with the brand since 2001…
Foot Locker to Ramp Up Capital Spending in 2013
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its the board of directors approved a $220 million capital expenditure program for 2013, a significant increase over the approximately $163 million spent in 2012. The company plans to invest in its many growth opportunitie
Fast Company Names World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Fitness
Fast Company Magazine released its list of World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies, which included in order of rank Nike, Zombies, Run!, Soul Cycle, EMB Live Fitness, Elliptigo, Zumba, FITiST, Strava and Green Revolution…
Wolverine Worldwide Beats Q4 Earnings Forecast
Wolverine Worldwide reported consolidated fourth quarter revenue, reflecting results from the recently acquired Performance+Lifestyle Group (“PLG”) from Collective Brands, Inc., reached $652.2 million, up 60.5 percent versus the prior year. Revenue for th
Johnson Outdoor Gear And Watercraft Divisions Name New Sales Leaders
Johnson Outdoors named Paul Johnson senior director of sales for both its Johnson Outdoor Gear (JOG) and Watercraft divisions and announced key appointments to expand its presence in the specialty retailer market…
Kokatat Outfits Second Ikkatsu Project Expedition
In June 2013, Kokatat-supported team Ken Campbell and Steve Weileman will embark on the next phase of the Ikkatsu Project to the volcanic island of Augustine in south-central Alaska. Campbell and Weileman will complete systematic beach surveys in an effor
U.S. Postal Service Grants License for ‘Rain, Heat and Snow’ Apparel line
The U.S. Postal Service plans to launch a line of Rain Heat & Snow-branded outdoor apparel and accessories under a licensing agreement with a Clevland-based company…
Nielsen Expositions Revenue Grew 2 Percent in 2012
Revenues at Nielsen Holdings N.V. Expositions segment, which owns the Outdoor Retailer and Interbike trade shows, declined $3 million, or 19 percent, to $17 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012. The segment generated adjusted EBIDTA of $3 mil
Black Diamond Names Interim CFO to Succeed Departing Peay
Black Diamond, Inc. is expected to appoint Aaron Kuehne to interim chief financial officer, effective March 15, 2013 to succeed Robert Peay, who has tendered his resignation from the position as CFO to pursue personal interests. A 16-year veteran of Black
OIA Releases State-by-State Economic Impact Study
In its quest for respect on Capitol Hill and state houses across the country, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released last week reports estimating the economic impact of outdoor recreation in all 50 states…
VF Corp.’s Q4 Earnings Climb on North Face/Vans Strength
VF Corp. reported fourth quarter revenues rose 4 percent (5 percent in constant dollars) to a record $3.0 billion from $2.9 billion in the same period of 2011 driven by strength in the Outdoor/Action Sports and Sportswear coalitions, and in its internatio
Lenzing Building Jumbo Tencel Plant in Austria
Lenzing is constructing a jumbo Tencel production line at its plant in Lenzing, Austria that will go into operation in 2014. Tencel fiber's moisture management properties make it an attractive fiber for use in sportswear, outerwear, and technical tex
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