The investment company that acquired Mountain Khakis last week sees no need to change the outdoor apparel brand’s growth priorities, according to an interview with one of its principals…
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Hibbett Sports Opens 1,000th Location
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced the opening of the 1,000th store. The new store in Sealy, TX opened on Friday, May 1…
VF Corp Lifts Outlook Despite Q1 Profit Dip
Led by a 10 percent gain at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition, VF Corp.’s sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 8 percent in the first quarter. But like many companies with a big international presence, reported results were dinged by the stren
Implus Finds New Equity Partner
Implus Corp., a leader in insoles, shoe care and other sports accessories brands, announced that Boston-based investment firm, Berkshire Partners LLC, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority position in the company – alongside management
Turtle Fur Donates $10,000 to Nepal Earthquake Relief
Turtle Fur has made an initial donation of $10,000 to aid in relief efforts for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Nepal…
West Marine Q1 Benefits from Calendar Shift
West Marine Inc. slightly reduced its loss in the first quarter, to $10.3 million, or 42 cents a share, from $11.0 million, or 46 cents a year ago…
Body Glove to Sponsor Nolan Rapoza
Body Glove added Nolan Rapoza, the 17-year-old amateur surfer, to its ambassador team…
Mountain Khakis Acquired by Warren Kanders
Mountain Khakis was acquired Wednesday by Warren B. Kanders, executive chairman of Black Diamond Inc.. Kanders will join Mountain Khakis as the chairman, while Ross Saldarini will continue to serve as president…
Mizuno Renews Contract with Boston Marathon Women’s Winner
Mizuno USA signed a multi-year renewal contract with 2015 Boston Marathon Women’s Winner, Caroline Rotich. The partnership has a global reach, with specific USA responsibilities…
Newton Running to Sell at Dick’s SG
Newton Running has opened up distribution to Dick's Sporting Goods in select stores and online at dicks.com starting in May. As part of the partnership, Newton Running will also have a presence at this weekend’s Dick's Sporting Goods Pitts
Vibram CEO Antonio Dus Resign
Vibram announced that CEO Antonio Dus has resigned. Vibram president and chairman of the board Marco Bramani, the grandson of founder Vitale Bramani, will take over as interim CEO…

Sanuk Launches Global Brand Campaign
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the launch of its multi-platform, global marketing campaign titled, “Always…Sanuk.” Rolling out in April, the campaign is an evolution of the brand's 2014 campaign aimed at educating the consumer about t
Big 5 Sees Sales Bounce Back, Net Improve in Q1
With sales picking up in March with the arrival of seasonally spring weather, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported first-quarter earnings reached the higher end of its guidance…
Patagonia Film Illustrates Brand’s Growing Activism
Patagonia released The Fisherman’s Son, a new 30-minute film chronicling a Chilean man's struggle to preserve his favorite surfing spot, in an illustration of the brand's own broadening environmental activism…
Life Fitness Sees Modest Growth in Q1
Brunswick Corp. reported sales in its Fitness segment, which includes Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, rose 3.1 percent in the first quarter to $185.6 million and advanced 6 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis…