Newton Running, the running shoe company, has signed three-time U.S. Champion runner Fernando Cabada and natural running-form expert Dr. Mark Cucuzzella to Newton Running-sponsored Team Alchemy, an elite running team based in Boulder…
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Lafuma Group FY Revenues Off 6.6 Percent, Le Chameau Sale Imminent
The Lafuma Group consolidated sales revenue for fiscal 2011/12 declined slightly to €248.7 million ($323 mm) due to fourth quarter activity slowing 6.6 percent to €77.6 million ($101 mm) compared to €83 million one year previous. The Fre
Under Armour to Unveil New High School Stadium
Dunbar High School and Under Armour will officially unveil newly renovated facilities at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for Health Professionals in Baltimore, MD on Friday, October 26 at 10:00 AM. The partnership and renovations represent the first proj
Jarden Corp. to Invest $40 Million to Consolidate Winter Sports Manufacturing
In a big vote of confidence on the heels of the toughest season in decades, Jarden Corp. said it will invest $40 million over the next two years to consolidate manufacturing of its winter sports equipment in a single, state-of-the-art factory…
Jim Spring Memorial Service Planned for Nov. 1 in Boulder
The public has been invited to attend a memorial service for Jim Spring Thursday, Nov. 1 at 4:00 pm in Boulder, CO so they can share their stories and memories of the founder of Leisure Trends Group, who passed away this week…
Target Adds Canadian Freeskier to Action Sports Team
Target, which is preparing to open its first store in Canada in March of next year, added Canadian freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud to its roster of action sports…
Kammok Attains B Corp. Status
Kammok has attained B Corporation status, a designation created by the non-profit B Lab to help consumers and investors recognize companies that use the power of business to solve economic and social problems. Other companies to attain B Corp. status in r
Deckers Outdoor’s Q3 Hit by Weakness at Ugg
Hurt by weaker sales of Ugg due to rising prices and warm weather, Deckers Outdoor Corp reported net sales in the third quarter fell 9.2 percent to $376.4 million compared to $414.4 million for the same period last year. Net earnings slumped 32.3 percent
West Marine Comps Rise 4.9 Percent in Third Quarter
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues reached $191.9 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 29, an increase of 6.5 percent over last year. Comparable store sales increased by 4.9 percent over last year…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q3 Revenues Slide 4 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported third-quarter earnings were down, but exceeded internal expectations, prompting the outdoor apparel giant to raise its full-year EPS guidance…
RECALL: Rim Tape for 800 Flo Cycling Wheels
Flo Cycling LLC of Las Vegas is recalling bicycle wheel rim tape provided with about 800 wheels because it can fail and break under pressure…
VF Lifts Outlook on Higher Margins
Helped by meatier margins, VF Corp. on Tuesday reported earnings rose sharply in the third quarter, prompting the company to lift its guidance for the year. But shares of VF still slipped 7.31 to 159.46 on the day as overall sales slightly missed Wall Str
Amer Sports Grows Q3 Sales Despite Winter Sports Decline
Amer Sports net sales reached €601.9 million ($753 mm) in the third quarter, up 7.6 percent from €559.2 million a year earlier as strong sales of Apparel, Sports Instruments and Fitness more than offset a 15 percent decline in Winter Sports…
Billabong Reaffirms Guidance
At its annual shareholder meeting, Billabong officials reiterated that it is expecting to deliver EBITDA in the range of Australian $100-$110 million in constant currency terms in its year ending June 2013, reaffirming the company’s previous guidanc
Cabela’s Q3 Profits Advance
Cabela's Inc. reported that for the third quarter, total revenue increased 9.2 percent to $741.2 million. For the quarter, comparable store sales increased 3.9 percent. Net income increased 28.5 percent to $42.8 million compared to $33.3 million and
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