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The North Face To Use 100 Percent Certified Down by Fall 2017
The North Face has committed to the goal of using 100 percent certified and responsibly sourced down across all product lines by Fall 2017…
Michael Phelps Partners to Develop New Global Swim Brand
Aqua Sphere, a swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise and triathlons, announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership with the swimming legend, Michael Phelps, and Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman
Charles River Apparel Receives AIA 2014 Moving On Up Award
Charles River Apparel, manufacturer of performance apparel, was named a recipient of the Adventures in Advertising (AIA) Corporation 2014 Moving On Up Award for the Gold level Apparel category…
Skullcandy Reports Q2 Profit, Launches Stickygel Ear Buds
Skullcandy swung back to profitability in the second quarter thanks to solid growth in the United States, Canada and China. The company forecast growth would accelerate in the current quarter due to Friday's launch of its sports performance line of e
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Collective Licensing International
Authentic Brands Group, LLC, the parent of Prince, Spyder and TapOut, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Collective Licensing International, LLC, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear, and Above The Rim. Terms were not disclosed. Each brand wil
STI International Inc. Names New President and CEO
STI International, the firearms maker, hired Greg Mooney as president and CEO. He formerly held executive positions at Benelli USA and Benchmade Knife Company…
Sturm, Ruger’s Q2 Revenues Slump
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported second-quarter sales decreased 14 percent due to a reduction in demand for firearms and accessories. Earnings decreased 31 percent…
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Soared in Q2
Garmin’s reported sales by its Fitness segment soared 79 percent in the second quarter ended June 28 as consumers snapped up its Vivofit fitness trackers, lower priced Forerunner smartwatches and a new cycling computer. The company lowered its full
Americas a Bright Spot for Puma Q2
Puma said sales of World Cup soccer boots and national team shirts as well as new Arsenal jerseys beat its internal targets. Other positive developments included a mid-single digit gain in the Americas region and a double-digit gain in apparel globally. O
NCAA Reaches Settlement Agreement in Concussion Lawsuit
The NCAA has reached a settlement with former athletes that will establish a new protocol for the management of concussions and also provide $75 million for medical monitoring and research…
West Marine Unleashes Social Media Contest
West Marine announces its “Dog Days of Summer” social media contest…
Field and Stream to Open Another Pennsylvania Store
Field & Stream, the specialty hunting and fishing store owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods, will open a new store in Washington, PA on Sept. 12…
Eagle Imports Chooses Marketing Agency of Record
Eagle Imports Inc., an exclusive US importer of international firearm brands including Bersa, MAC, American Classic, SPS and Comanche today announces a new creative and strategic partnership with outdoor marketing agency, Epicosity…
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Revenues Climb 16 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported sales grew 16 percent in the second quarter to $324.2 million compared with sales of $280.5 million for the same period in 2013. Columbia brand net sales increased $38.5 million, or 15 percent, to $291.0 million, and the
Club Ride Adds Two Reps, Hires Social Media Agency
Club Ride, which aims to become the leading casual-performance cycling apparel brand in North America, added two members to its sales team and has hired Verde PR to manage its social media efforts…
