Thule reported revenues in the first quarter rose 12.3 percent in the first quarter with Americas ahead 6.8 percent.
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Unifi Sees Slight Earnings Decline In Third Quarter
Volume, measured by pounds sold, increased by more than 8 percent for the third quarter ended March 26.
West Marine Logs Q1 Loss
West Marine Inc. reported first quarter 2017 net revenues were $129.1 million, a decrease of 1.0 percent compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales were flat.
Vasque Announces 2017 Thru-Hike Syndicate Roster
In its fourth season, the Thru-Hike Syndicate is a brand partner-powered program supporting a select group of thru-hikers attempting to complete the longest trails throughout the United States.
OutDoor In Friedrichshafen Focuses On Running
At this year’s OutDoor in Friedrichshafen the subject of running will be presented for the first time in a special Running Center, removing the boundaries between trail running and classic running.
Vail Resorts Sees Healthy Spring Bookings
Season-to-date total lift ticket revenue at the company’s North American mountain resorts, including an allocated portion of season pass revenue for each applicable period, was up 7.4 percent compared to the prior-year season-to-date period.
Patagonia Blasts Trump’s National Monuments Executive Order
Following President Trump’s signing of an executive order Wednesday calling into question the future of more than two dozen national monuments, Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario in an open letter declared the Trump administration “has an obligation to protect these most special wild places. Unfortunately, it seems clear they intend to do the opposite.”
Deckers Shares Pop On Acquisition Talk
Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp. rose $1.81, or 3.1 percent, on Wednesday to $60.55 after it reported it was exploring a sale. The move comes as activist investors had pushed for a sale.
GoPro Adds Board Member
Susan Lyne is the founder and president of AOL-backed investment fund BBG Ventures and former president of ABC Entertainment.
Safilo Group Appoints New Chairman
Eugenio Razelli succeeds Robert Polet, who resigned as chairman for personal reasons and remains as director of the company.
OIA Reacts To Trump’s Review Of National Monument Designations
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) issued a statement saying it the outdoor industry business community are “very concerned about and closely watching” President Trump’s Executive Order calling for a review of national monument designations under the Antiquities Act.
Birkenstock Mourns The Loss Of Margot Fraser
Margot Fraser is responsible for bringing Birkenstock products to the U.S. and for building the brand over its first 40 years in the market.
Deckers Brands Announces Review Of Strategic Alternatives
Deckers Brands announced it’s exploring a broad range of strategic alternatives, including a sale.
Vibram To Launch Blue Carrarmato Sole At Struktur
Vibram’s new Footwear Customization Lab will be on hand providing all of the event’s attendees with a complimentary blue Carrarmato resole celebrating the 80th anniversary of the design.
Eagle Creek Sponsors Pacific Crest Trail P3 Program
As part of a joint effort between the Pacific Crest Trail Association and their partners, P3 will highlight 10 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers to help promote and advocate for the trail.
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