Thule Expects Lagging U.S. to Rebound in Back Half
Thule Group AB turned in strong growth in the first quarter, albeit with little help from the United States, where executives expect new products to ignite growth this month…
Chaco Introduces Grateful Dead Collection
Chaco is celebrating 50 years of the Grateful Dead with limited-edition webbing options featuring the classic Dancing Bears and Steal Your Face designs…
Foot Locker Signs New Lease for 34th St. Flagship
Foot Locker, Inc. signed a new retail lease to retain its flagship location at 112 West 34th Street, in the heart of Manhattan's bustling 34th Street corridor, announced landlord Empire State Realty Trust, Inc…
Wolverine: Sperry and Merrell Can Still Hit Annual Growth Targets
Despite reporting flattish first quarter sales, executives at Wolverine Worldwide Inc. insisted they can still grow sales 2-to-4 percent this year as a big boost in spending, expedited product launches at Merrell and growing momentum at it resurgent Sperr
Xenith’s Detroit Assembly Plant Begins Operations
Xenith opened its new football helmet assembly plant in Detroit Wednesday after months of collaborating with several Michigan companies who helped move the operation from the East Coast…
Winnebago to Present Adventure Race in Iowa
RV maker Winnebago Industries Inc. has become title sponsor of the Winnebago Outdoor Adventure Race in Iowa featuring paddling, cycling and running…
Key OIA Trade Bills Move Forward in US Senate
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee passed legislation Wednesday evening with amendments that would substantially lower tariffs on imports of certain performance outerwear and footwear, according to Outdoor Industry Association…
Cabela’s Q1 Sales Growth Hits Double Digits As Comps Decline Continues to Taper
Cabela’s Incorporated reported total revenue increased 14.0 percent to $827.1 million in the first quarter ended March 28 as revenue from new stores and associated growth in credit card accounts easily surpassed the effect of declining same-store sa
Unifi’s Q3 Profits Leap
Unifi, Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in its third quarter ended Mar. 29, to $10.0 million, or 55 cents per share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or 25 cents, for the prior year quarter…
Kohl’s Launches Gaiam Collection
Kohl’s Department Stores said Thursday it has begun selling an exclusive Gaiam women’s apparel collection at stores nationwide and Kohls.com…
Jarden Reports Outdoor Solutions Sales Declined in Q1
Jarden Corp. reported sales at its Outdoor Solutions segment fell 8.6 percent to $624.9 million from $684.1 million a year ago…
Amer Sports Q1 Earnings Spike on Solid Sales Growth
Amer Sports Corporation, which completed its acquisition of Louisville Slugger this week, reported strong sales of apparel and footwear helped it boost net sales to €575.9 million ($650 mm) for the quarter ended March 31, up 5 percent in currency-ne
Target and Sports Authority Offer Durban Folding Bikes
Target and Sports Authority have begun selling Durban folding bikes in the $249.99 to $1,499 price range at www.target.com and in select Sports Authority stores across the country…
RYU Apparel Chairman and CEO Ups Stake in Company
RYU Apparel Inc. announced that the family of its Chairman and CEO increased their equity stake in the athletic apparel brand by CA$800,000 via a recent private placement…
Arc’teryx Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
Arc'Teryx Equipment Inc. of North Vancouver, BC, has been named to Canada's Greenest Employers, a list recognizing employers doing the most to create a culture of environmental awareness…
