Outdoor Foundation, a not-for-profit affiliate of Outdoor Industry Association dedicated to getting youth vested in outdoor recreation, has partnered with 1% for the Planet in hopes of reaching more, like-minded donors…
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Overseas Consumers Step up to Fuel Wolverine in Q4
A strengthening U.S. dollar did not prevent Wolverine Worldwide Inc. from posting impressive numbers in the fourth quarter even though its sells 45 percent of its shoes overseas. Executives said strong overseas demand for Cat, Harley-Davidson and Wolver
Kwik Tek Sues to Protect Patents
Kwik Tek Inc. is suing Nash Manufacturing Inc. and Wow Watersports LLC, alleging the companies infringed on Kwik Tek’s patent for Sportstuff Booster Ball and Airhead Bob products…
Youngone Corp. Acquires Control of Scott Sports
Youngone Corp., which both manufactures and distributes special outdoor apparel brands, has upped its stake in Scott Sports of Switzerland to 50.01 percent with a total investment of 154.5 billion won, or about $140.4 million…
Yampa Valley Outdoor Picks up Sport Hansa Brands
Sport Hansa LLC has selected Yampa Valley Outdoor as its new sales representative in the Rocky Mountain region including Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico…
Kent International Recognized by Wal-Mart for Excellence in US Manufacturing
Kent International, which built a plant in South Carolina specifically to help Wal-Mart Stores Inc. meet its domestic sourcing goals, has been named a Wal-Mart 2014 Supplier of Excellence in U.S. Manufacturing…
Sunday Afternoons Selects Tight Lines as Distributor in New Zealand
Sunday Afternoons has selected Tight Lines Ltd. as its exclusive distributor for its technical and lifestyle headwear in New Zealand…
German Retailer Bike24 Lands Private Equity Funding
The private equity firm The Riverside Company has invested an undisclosed sum in Bike24, a German online retailer focused on the cycling and outdoor space…
DC Shoes and Journeys Sponsor AMA Supercross Series
DC Shoes has teamed up with Journeys as official sponsors of the 2015 AMA Supercross series…
Sanuk Opens at Downtown Disney in Orlando
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, opened a new retail store in the heart of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort…
Gold Toe to Introduce Slippers
Gold Toe this fall will officially step into the footwear business by debuting its first branded line of slippers for men and women. The Gold Toe line of slippers, Gold Toe footwear, is being launched by The RFA Group…
Ooofos Adds East Coast Rep
Ooofos, a leader in recovery footwear, welcomed Bryant T. Perkins as its new OOtech representative. He will be responsible for servicing retail accounts across the East Coast…
Kering: Puma Not For Sale
Francois-Henri Pinault, the CEO of Puma's parent Kering, ruled out a sale of Puma in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The financial press reported that Kering has been exploring a sale in December…
Wilson Introduces Customization Program
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. launched two new equipment customization platforms for Wilson Ball Gloves and DeMarini Bats that allows baseball and softball players to…
Puma Narrows Q4 Loss
Puma SE nearly broke even in the fourth quarter. Revenues grew 6.3 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis, led by a 15.0 percent gain on a c-n basis in the Americas. Full-year results were in line with expectations and Puma expects c-n revenues to clim
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