Mammoth Mountain has priced tickets at its new and improved Adventure Center below $30. The center now features a new bungee trampoline, zip line, climbing wall, two new beginner mountain bike trails and a new chair lift to service the beginner Bike Park
Category: Outdoor
Dynafit Extends Contract with Hjorleifson
Dynafit has negotiated a long-term contract with professional skier Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson that elevates him to the the brand's international team and makes him a lead consultant on boots and bindings…
Cabela’s New Charleston, WV Store Draws 3,000 Opening Day
Cabela’s said more than 3,000 customers waited in line before streaming through the doors of its new 80,000-square-foot store in Charleston, WV, Thursday…
Store Closings, Inventory Markdowns Cut FGL Sports’ Q2 Pre-tax Earnings
Canadian Tire Corp. (CTC) took a $22.7 million pre-tax charge to its Retail earnings in the second quarter to reflect store closings at FGL Sports (FGL), the largest national retailer of sporting goods in Canada. The charge included a $6.2 million provisi
Outdoor Rec and Lifestyle Brands Fuel Q2 Sales Growth at Compass Diversified
Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc.’s (CODI) growing investment in outdoor recreation products paid off in the second quarter as rising demand for mountain bicycles, gun safe and hydration reservoirs fueled sales at its Fox Factory, Liberty Safe and
Rising Paid Search, Surplus Winter Goods Lead to Red Ink at LINTA’s E-Commerce Businesses
Liberty Interactive Corp. reported that earnings plunged at its non-QVC e-commerce businesses, which include Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com, in the second quarter due in part to higher spending on paid search as a percentage of revenue and increased
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Head NV Posts Wider Q2 Loss on Tighter Margins, Higher Costs
Head NV reported that total net revenues increased 6.9 percent to €62.5 million ($80 mm) from €58.5 million ($84 mm) in the comparable 2011 period. This increase was mainly due to higher revenues in the Racquet Sports division. Gross margin de
Li and Fung First Half Profits Up 33 Percent
Li & Fung Limited, the multinational consumer goods export and logistics group, announced that revenue achieved in the first six-month period ending 30 June 2012 was $9.13 billion, an increase of 4 percent from $8.80 billion in the first half of 2011. Pro
Whistler Blackcomb EVP/CFO Kevin Smith to Resign
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. announced the resignation of Kevin Smith as executive vice president and chief financial officer for personal reasons, effective September 10, 2012. On that date, Dave Brownlie will be appointed interim CFO of the corpora
Dick’s SG To Open Relocated Store in Syracuse, NY
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store this week at Destiny USA in Syracuse, NY. The store will open its doors on Wednesday, August 1…
Pin Group to Pitch Incrediwear Products
Star Nutrition, Inc. signed a contract with the Pin Group to increase product distribution of its health and wellness products to home-shopping channels and “big box” stores. Pin Group will utilize its affiliations with major retailers to help Incrediwear
FGL Sports Reports Broad Category Strength in Second Quarter
Retail sales at FGL Sports, which includes 501 Sport Check, Sport Mart, Atmosphere and other sporting goods banners, increased 4.2 percent in the second quarter over the comparable period in the prior year, according to parent company Canadian Tire Corpor
New Cotton Dyeing Technology Dramatically Reduce Water Use
ColorZen LLC announced the launch of a groundbreaking technology that will revolutionize the way cotton is dyed, eliminating water pollution and vastly reducing water and energy consumption. ColorZen technology reduces water consumption by 90% and can dye
STM Bags Hires DeCusatis as Senior Account Manager
STM Bags hired Heather DeCusatis as senior account manager, making here responsible for internal sales and customer service for STM’s North American accounts. To reach STM’s sales and service goals she will work closely with the senior manage