OIA Appoints Eagle Creek Founder Steve Barker Interim Executive Director
The Outdoor Industry Association board of directors appointed Steve Barker, founder and former owner of Eagle Creek, as interim executive director for the organization, effective immediately. As interim executive director, Steve will provide a stable and
Spacecraft Names Director of Sales
Spacecraft, the headwear and lifestyle apparel brand, hired outdoor-industry veteran Chad Perrin as director of sales. Perrin's past includes key sales positions at Flow Snowboards, YES Snowboards, Jones Snowboards and most recently at Karakoram…
Rocky Brands Q3 Profit Increases Slightly
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported third quarter net sales increased 3.6 percent to $72.7 million versus net sales of $70.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. The company reported third quarter net income of $3.1 million, or 42 cents per diluted share as comp
Nike Brings Out Stars to Showcase Women’s Push
Nike Inc. brought out 27 of its top athletes to New York City to showcase a breadth of performance and lifestyle products as well as digital services as the company continues to accelerate growth within its women’s business…
PGA Tour Superstore to Open Store in North Scottsdale
PGA Tour Superstore announced the Oct. 25 grand opening of its 20th retail store, which is located at 7000 East Mayo Blvd in North Scottsdale…
Skechers Signs Ringo Starr
Ringo Star will be bringing his legendary talents and style to Skechers where he’s set to appear in the footwear company’s global marketing campaign for Skechers Relaxed Fit footwear…
VF Corp Ups Guidance as Q3 Earnings Climb
VF Corp. reported earnings rose 8.5 percent in its third quarter, to $470.5 million, or $1.08 a share. Revenues rose 6.7 percent to $3.49 billion. Outdoor & Action Sports revenues grew 11 percent including a 9 percent increase in The North Face brand reve
VF Corp’s Outdoor Brands Help Drive Q3 Growth
VF Corp. said Timberland, Vans, The North Face, Kipling and Wrangler drove a 7 percent increase in revenues and an 11 percent increase in earnings per share in the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2014. In the Americas, revenue were up low double-digits at T
GoPro Stock Price Falls on Safety Concerns
Shares of GoPro fell nearly 10 percent last Monday after a French journalist said one of the company's helmet cameras may have played a role in F1 Champion Michael Shumacher’s tragic accident…
Saris Equipping Uber Drivers with Racks in Seattle Venture
Saris partnered with Uber to launch UberPedal in Seattle Oct. 10 to allow the growing number of cyclists in the city to order an Uber car with Saris bike racks…
Mark Fletcher Exits from Fletcher Sport Brands
Mark Fletcher, president of Fletcher Sport Brands (FSB), the parent of Sunice Golf and Tommy Hilfiger Golf, announced that he has informed his partner, Alen Brandman, majority shareholder of FSB, that he would be leaving FSB this week…
Brixton Hires Northeast Sales Agency
Brixton, a surf and music lifestyle apparel brand, hired Spraying Gravy agency as the brand’s new Northeast sales representative…
Active Ride Shop Names Rick Mina as President
Active Ride Shop, based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Tengram Capital Partners (“Tengram”) announced that Rick Mina, former Foot Locker executive, would take on the role of president. Esmail Mawjee has decided to transition into the role of a s
Under Armour Appoints Neiman Marcus CEO to Board
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Karen Katz, president and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC has joined the company's board of directors…
EBay Lowers Revenue Forecast Despite Robust Q3 Growth
EBay reported the amount of e-commerce that flowed through its platforms grew 27 percent to $63 billion in the third quarter driven by strong growth in cross-border and mobile sales, but again lowered its full-year revenue forecast due to lingering effect
