Dorel Reports Bikes Sales Grew 11 Percent Organically in Q2
Dorel Industries reported organic sales at its bike business increased by approximately 11 percent in the quarter and 15 percent year-to-date thanks to overseas demand for its Cannondale and other premium bikes and strong sales to mass merchants in North
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…
Pendleton Taps Filson Exec to Run Direct Business
Pendleton Woolen Mills of Portland, OR has hired former Filson executive Harry Egler to fulfill the role of vice president of direct business channels…
Bass Pro Shops Opens New Bristol, CT Store
The grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Bristol, TN, expected to be the one of the company’s biggest, kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m…
Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Sales Expand 24 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported net sales from continuing operations for the second quarter increased $831,000 or 24.2 percent to $4.3 million compared to $3.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013…
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
Kids and Clays Foundation Names Executive Director
Bill Keyser, president of Kids & Cays Foundation benefitting Ronald McDonald House charities, announces the appointment of Doug Jeanneret as its executive director…
NSSF Project ChildSafe Names Firearm Safety Champion
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has recognized Nicole Price of Warrior Tactical Firearms LLC in Montgomery, AL as a “Local Champion” for her efforts to promote firearm safety in the region…
Swab-its adds Distributor In Australia
Swab-its, a brand of firearm cleaning swabs, has added Corella International Pty Ltd of Jerrabomberra, New South Wales to its list of distributors…
Outdoor University Sessions Free to All Outdoor Retailer Registants
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will offer more than 40 educational sessions as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Sessions begin at noon on Wednesday, August 6 and continue through Friday, August 8. All se
New Era Named Official Cap Of 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team
New Era Cap has been named the Official Cap of the 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Partnering with the PGA of America, New Era has secured exclusive rights to headwear during the…
Kids Foot Locker Partners with Boys and Girls Clubs of America
The Kids Foot Locker Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced a national partnership encouraging kids to engage in an active lifestyle…
Timberland Launches Serv-a-palooza Challenge
Timberland announced the “call for entries” for its inaugural Timberland Serv-a-palooza Challenge – a sponsored volunteerism competition the brand is hosting in partnership with CrowdRise. The six-week Challenge will encourage consumers to volunteer for a
