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Jarden’s Outdoor Revenues Climb 11.1 Percent in Q2
Jarden Corp. said sales in its Outdoor Solutions segment climbed 11.1 percent to $772.8 million from $695.8 million in the year-ago quarter. The segment's operating earnings improved 6.0 percent to $103.6 million from $97.7 million a year earlier…
Crocs Q2 Profits Soar 72 Percent, Backlogs Up 42 Percent
Crocs Inc.'s revenue for the second quarter increased 29.6 percent to $295.6 million. Net income vaulted 71.9 percent to $55.5 million, or 61 cents per share. The cushy footwear maker also indicated that its backlogs were running ahead 42 percent…
OIA’s Hugelmeyer Testifies against H.R. 1581
In a hearing today before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands, Outdoor Industry Association voiced the outdoor industry’s concerns over H.R. 1581, a bill that will remove protections for all Bureau of Land Management Wi
Polartec and Unifi Launch New Recycling Initiative
Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. are launching the Textile Takebak Program – a first of its kind recycling program that recycles various polyester based fabrics; including supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics that have reached their end of life. This
Kellwood Acquires Zobha Yoga Brand
Kellwood has acquired Zobha, a high performance yoga and fitness apparel and accessories company, according to Michael Kramer, president and CEO of Kellwood. Zobha is the first activewear acquired by Kellwood, which is owned by Sun Capital Partners Inc…
Birkenstock Expands Distribution to Outdoor/Running Channels
Birkenstock said it expanded distribution to to outdoor and running specialty accounts, including include signing on key retailers Fleet Feet, Skinny Raven and Kirkham's…
Speedo Launches Largest Digital Initiative To Date
Speedo, a division of The Warnaco Group Inc., unveiled the Speedo Pace Club, the brand's new digital, consumer and e-commerce swim training product, now live at paceclub.speedousa.com…
REI Donates $20,000 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy
REI awarded the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) a $20,000 grant, which will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community Ambassadors, in support of the Appalachian Trail Community program…
CDC Partners on Concussion Education Campaign
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are teaming up to launch “Heads Up to Parents,” a new educational initiative designed specifically to provide parents wi
Jack Wolfskin Acquired by Blackstone Group
Blackstone, the multi-billion investment company, agreed to acquire Jack Wolfskin GmbH & Co KGaA from Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity. While the transaction is still subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Blackstone named a former
NHL Partners with Disney
The National Hockey League has signed a deal with Disney Consumer Products to co-brand merchandise featuring characters from Disney Channel's animated series, Phineas and Ferb. The products will appear during the 2011-12 season. Financial terms were
Point6 Announces Recipients of 1% for the Planet
Point6, manufacturer of premium merino wool socks, announced the non-profit environmental organizations selected to receive the company's annual contribution of 1 percent of company sales…
Skullcandy IPO Reaps $188 Million
Skullcandy raised $188 million in its IPO Wednesday, when it issued one million more shares than planned at higher prices than expected. Still, the stock closed at $20 when trading stopped, below its initial price of $23 a share…
Skullcandy Debuts as Public Company
Shares of headphone maker Skullcandy Inc rose as much as 17 percent in its first day of trading on the over-the-counter market before turning nearly flat by the close of the day…
OR’s Open Air Demo to Feature 150 Vendors, New Events
More than 150 brands – up 50 percent from last year – will exhibit at the Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo 2011 (OAD)Aug. 3 at Jordanelle State Park in Park City, UT for a day of product testing and events. Retailers are invited to compete in a host of adve
