Nautilus, Inc. has entered into an exclusive global license arrangement with Core Health and Fitness, LLC to provide Core with the right to utilize patented technologies included in Nautilus's TreadClimber exercise machines to manufacture and market
Category: Outdoor
Columbia Sportswear Profits up 29 Percent on Record Q3 Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company reported record net sales of $566.8 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, a 12 percent increase compared with net sales of $504.0 million for the same period of 2010, including a benefit of 3 percentage points from changes in
ActivewearUSA.com Partners with SparkPeople.com
ActivewearUSA.com, a maker of yoga clothing and women's workout clothes, has partnered with SparkPeople.com, an on-line weight loss and fitness community…
Rawlings Honored by American Brands Council
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, was named one of “America's Greatest Brands” by the American Brands Council. Rawlings joins Major League Baseball and NASCAR as the only sports-centric brands in the annual re
Accell Group on the Prowl for North American Bike Brands
Dutch bike maker Accell Group has formed teams to scout acquisition candidates in North America and Southern Europe, according to a Dutch press report cited by the Bike Europe newsletter…
CamelBak Renews Water.org Promotion
CamelBak and Water.org, which was co-founded by actor Matt Damon, are teaming up for a second consecutive year to help 884 million people who lack access to safe water. With the purchase of a limited-edition Water.org reusable water bottle, $10 will go di
La Sportiva Names Fonger as Marketing Manager
La Sportiva N.A. hired Kevin Fonger, who spent the last three years running ActiveGearReview.com, as its marketing manager. Fonger, who has a Master's in Marketing degree from University of Colorado, will focus on upgrading La Sportiva's digital
Big 5 Appoints Dominic DeMarco to Board
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Dominic DeMarco to serve on its board of directors, thereby expanding the board to seven members…
MBT Study on High Heels
A survey of 1,000 women done by the wellness shoe company MBT found that more than 40 percent of the high-heel shoe wearers have suffered an accident in them, most often from falling over…
MBT Study on High Heels
A survey of 1,000 women done by the wellness shoe company MBT found that more than 40 percent of the high-heel shoe wearers have suffered an accident in them, most often from falling over…
Black Powder Campaign Profiles Customers
Black Powder Customs, a snowboard brand focused on providing limited edition, and fully custom designed snowboards, has launched a new marketing effort dubbed “Uniquely You.” The marketing initiative will put Black Powder Customs' customers front and
Lorpen Adds Capacity, Makes Promotions to Accomodate Growth
Lorpen is increasing factory space in Mexico and its native Spain and has promoted four of its staff to accommodate growth…
Under Armour’s Q3 Revenues Vault 42 Percent
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues jumped 42 percent in the third quarter, to $466 million compared with net revenues of $329 million in the prior year's period. Net income increased 32 percent in the third quarter of 2011 to $46 million compared w
VF Corp: Timberland Helped Boost Q3 Revenues 23 Percent
VF Corp. reported revenues rose 23% to $2.75 billion for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, reflecting both 16 percent organic growth and its Sept. 13 acquisition of The Timberland Company. VF Corp. said it expects the momentum to continue into the fourth
Etnies Signs BMX-Distribution Deal
Etnies has agreed to a partnership with BMX distributors Blackout Distribution. The deal will allow Etnies to sell their BMX-specific shoes and apparel in BMX shops around the country…