Sports Authority Opens Four Speedo Shop-in-Shops
Speedo USA and Sports Authority launched a new Speedo Aquatic Zone “shop-within-a-shop” retail concept at four Sports Authority locations in Florida and California…
The Outdoor Group Acquires Slick Trick Broadheads
The Outdoor Group, parent company to the brands Elite Archery, Duel Game Calls, Scott Archery, Custom Bow Equipment, Winner's Choice Custom Bowstrings and Solid Broadheads announces the acquisition of Slick Trick Broadheads,,,
The Buckle’s Q1 Earnings Dip
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2014 was $37.3 million, or 78 cents per share, slightly down from $37.6 million, or 79 cents, a year ago…
Chinese Courts Sentence Seven for Making Counterfeit Golf Clubs
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) said Chinese courts convicted and sentenced seven men charged with manufacturing and selling counterfeit golf products earlier this month, marking an important milestone in its
Vibram Sole Maker Upgrading Massachusetts Plant in Wake of DOD Ruling
Vibram sole manufacturer Quabaug has announced plans to invest $1.2 million in its of North Brookfield, MA plant as a result of a recent ruling by the Department of Defense mandating that all new military recruits must purchase domestically manufactured a
Gander Mountain Sued for Selling Gun Used to Kill NY Firefighters
The families of two volunteer firefighters killed in the Christmas Eve 2012 shootings in Webster and two survivors of the attack are suing the store that sold the guns used against them. Gander Mountain vowed to vigorously defend itself…
Smith Optics Makes New Hires
Smith Optics appointed Brian Cotsonas as eastern regional sales director for the brand. Eric Stumpner was named e-commerce and web development manager…
TubbsRomp Raises $218,000 to Fight Breast Cancer
Tubbs Snowshoes raised more than $218,000 for for the Susan G. Komen and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through its 12th annual TubbsRomp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshow this past winter…
Goldwin Reports Solid Sales Growth in Fiscal 2014
Goldwin Inc, which holds rights to manufacture, distribute or sell at retail nearly two dozen outdoor and athletic apparel brands in Japan and other parts of Asia, reported sales of ¥54.9 billion ($549 mm) for the fiscal year ended March 31, up 4.5 percen
Mizuno’s Annual Revenues Climb 12 Percent
Mizuno Corp said revenues rose 11.9 percent in its year ended Mar. 31, to ¥183.2 billion ($2.22 bn). Sales in the Americas jumped 32.9 percent to ¥30.6 million ($370 mm), aided by a continued healthy performance in all product categories, including golf,
Burton Snowboards Promotes Rees to CEO Post
Burton Snowboards has promoted COO Mike Rees to the role of CEO. Rees, who has steadily taken on increasing responsibility at Burton over the last five years, will now be running day-to-day operations at the iconic snowboarding company…
The Conservation Alliance Honors Outstanding Partners
Black Diamond Equipment, Eagles Nest Outfitters and The Forest Group have been selected as the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Award for 2014. The award recognizes member companies who go above and beyond in building relations
Eastern Mountain Sports Hires Binswanger to Market Old HQ Site
Eastern Mountain Sports, LLC has hired Binswanger to sell or lease its former headquarters site in Petersborough, NH, which it vacated last year after new owners consolidated its operations with that of Bob's Stores in Connecticut…
Sole Technology Appoints Head of Business Development
Sole Technology, the parent of Etnies, éS, Emerica, Altamont and ThirtyTwo, appointed Joseph Seemayer as vice president of domestic sales strategy and business development…
Sears Considering Selling its Canadian Operations
Sears Holdings Corporation announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its 51 percent interest in Sears Canada, including a potential sale of Sears Holdings' interest or Sears Canada as a whole…
