Balega Kicks Off 2014 by Giving Back

Balega, the performance sock brand, continues to focus on supporting local communities. In 2014, Balega is expanding its charity and fundraising initiative actions by donating to SoliderSocks, Veterans in Need, and the Catawba County United Way…

SIMA Image Awards Announced

More than 700 attendees from surf companies and specialty retail shops gathered at the City National Grove of Anaheim Thursday night as the 2013 SIMA Image Award winners were revealed. Winners included Vans, Patagonia, RVCA, Hurley, Roxy, Rip Curl…

Outdoor Retailer Says Attendance Rose at Winter Show

Emerald Expositions announced that preliminary numbers indicate attendance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 last month increased an estimated 7 percent compared with 2013. The number of store fronts represented at the show increased nearly…

Under Armour Defends U.S. Speedskater Suits

Amid heightened media attention over the disappointing performance of the U.S. Speedskating team so far at the Sochi Olympics, Under Armour on Monday defended its Mach 39 racing suit. All of the uniforms use were tested “rigorously” and numerous athletes

REI Closes Underperforming Store

REI closed its store in Brentwood, CA Feb. 7, citing poor sales, marking the first time the retailer has closed a store for underperforming since 2001…

Jarden Outdoor Q4 Segment Earnings Fall on Flat Sales

Jarden Corp. reported earnings dropped 21.1 percent at its Outdoor Solutions segment on flat sales in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013. The segment owns 26 sporting goods brands, including several in use by athletes competing in the Winter Olympics