Scott Mountain will build on the successful winter launch of its line of technical outerwear by showcasing its next generation of all-season products from Scott Sports, including lightweight technical apparel and running shoes, at the 2012 Outdoor Retaile
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Columbia Sportswear Trims Losses in Q2
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported sales increased 8 percent in the second quarter, to $290.4 million, compared with $268.0 million a year ago. Net sales of the Columbia brand grew 9 percent, or twice the rate of premium sister brand Mountain Hardwear. That
Steve Madden Ups 2012 Profit Outlook on 2Q Results
Steve Madden reported second quarter net sales increased 38.0 percent to $288.7 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 6.8 percent for the second quarter…
Antigua Group Enters Tennis Apparel Market
The Antigua Group, Inc., well known in the golf apparel, sports licensing and casual wear business for over 30 years, announced its entrance into the tennis market with a line of men's and women's performance apparel…
Schutt Donates Helmet to Military Veteran Semi-Pro Football Player
Schutt Sports is joining forces with the armed forces and giving back to war veterans. Schutt Sports has donated an ION 4D helmet to Mike Wright, a semi-pro football player for the Randolph Oilers in Massachusetts…
Freewaters Footwear Hires John Vance as CEO
Freewaters Footwear announced that well known industry executive, John Vance, has joined the company as president and chief executive officer. Vance joins Freewaters after eight years at Sanuk where he served as president and chief operating officer and p
At Jarden, Outdoor Solutions Becomes the Laggard as Demand Slips at Coleman
Jarden Corp. reported another quarter of record sales and earnings, but got little help from its Outdoor Solutions segment, where earnings and revenues fell as Coleman failed to beat tough comps from a year earlier…
Cramer Products Announces New Promotions and Hirings
Cramer Products Inc. announced the promotion of two marketing department employees, and the hiring of employees to fill two key roles with the company…
Golfsmith, Golf Town Merger Official
Golfsmith and Golf Town have officially combined operations, creating the largest golf specialty retail business in the world. The combined business will operate under the name Golfsmith International…
Nielsen Expositions Reports Revenue Flat in Second Quarter
Nielsen Expositions, which owns the Outdoor Retailer show that kicks off Aug. 2 in Salt Lake City, reported flat revenues for the second quarter ended June 30…
CamelBak Promotes Two Members of Its Senior Sales Staff
As part of a strategic initiative to drive significant domestic and international growth, CamelBak announced two promotions within its executive team. Layne Rigney has been elevated to senior vice president of global sales. Rigney will now oversee all Nor
Native and Costa Sustain Double-digit growth in Second Quarter
The Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Native and Costa sunglasses brands, reported sales of $27.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, up 11.2 percent compared to last year, according to parent A.T. Cross Company…
Millennial Mindset to be Explored at Outdoor Retailer Industry Breakfast
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and The North Face are once again teaming on the OIA Industry Breakfast, which takes place during Outdoor Retailer on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 am in the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown Ballroom. The focus of t
Crocs’ Q2 Earnings Climb on 12 Percent Sales Gain
Crocs, Inc. reported revenue for the second quarter of 2012 increased 12.0 percent to $330.9 million, over revenue of $295.6 million reported in the second quarter of 2011. Net income for the second quarter 2012 was $61.5 million, or 68 cents per diluted
Big City Mountaineers Expands with Timberland Support to East Coast
Big City Mountaineers has partnered with Timberland to bring its wilderness mentoring expeditions to underserved urban youth in the Boston-area youth this summer…