K-Swiss/FORM Athletics Signs MMA Fighter Jon ‘Bones’ Jones
K-Swiss announced a multi-year endorsement with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Jon “Bones” Jones for both the K-Swiss and FORM Athletics brands…
Zumiez January Comps Surge 20.8%
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011 increased 20.8% to $26.7 million, compared to $22.1 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 30, 2010…
Miken Baseball Lineup Gains Little League Approval
Miken Sports announced that Little League Baseball has returned the MV3 Composite Hybrid and Freak Composite Hybrid to the list of bats approved for play…
Haglöfs Exceeds Plan in 2010, Primed for Global Growth
Haglöfs' new CEO said the Scandinavian maker of outdoor products exceeded plan in 2010 after adjusting for the effect of exchange rates and that its acquisition last year by Asics Corp. will allow it to pursue global expansion at a more rapid pace…
FMC Solicits Comments on Slow Steaming Practices
The Federal Maritime Commission wants to know how slow steaming has affected ocean liner carrier operations and shippers’ international supply chains. The agency also wants to hear about how the practice has affected the cost and/or price of ocean l
SSV Raises $172K for 14 Local Charities
Hundreds of employees working at more than 140 Specialty Sports Venture (SSV) sporting goods stores finished their annual Adopt-A-Cause efforts this year by raising $116,830 from customers and shoppers during the month of December and early January to ben
Utah Business Group Honors Outdoor Industry
Peter Metcalf, CEO, president and co-founder of Black Diamond Equipment, along with the entire Utah outdoor recreation industry, was named winner of the 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year award by MountainWest Capital Network…
Osprey Promotes Two in Customer Service Area
Osprey Packs, Inc. has promoted Eric Triplett to key dealer manager and Angie Napolitano Stanley to customer service manager effectively immediately…
Nau Hires L.A. Agency to Serve Fashion Specialty Channel
Nau has hired Los Angeles-based sales agency Epic Collections to sell into the fashion specialty retailer channel. Nau is currently sold primarily through outdoor specialty retailers, many of which carry its sister brand Horny Toad, but Nau's sleek,
Winchester President Retires After 42 Years with Company
Richard Hammett, Olin Corporation Vice President and President, Winchester, has announced his intention to retire effective Feb. 28, 2011…
Taylor Brands, LLC Grows Sales Team
Taylor Brands, LLC today announced that Shannon Rooney has been hired as Regional Sales Manager East. In this position, Rooney will manage the Eastern US region for Taylor Brands, and concentrate on the sporting goods and hardware side of the business…
DU Calls Attention to Threatened Gulf Coastal Wetlands on World Wetlands Day
Feb. 2 marks the 14th annual celebration of World Wetlands Day, when government agencies, non-governmental organizations and citizens seize the opportunity to recognize the importance of wetland ecosystems for humans and wildlife alike, according to a rel
Adidas to Introduce Skin-Tight Uniforms at NBA All-Star Game
Adidas plans to introduce tight-fitting basketball uniforms for the 60th NBA All-Star in Los Angeles. All players in that game will have the option of wearing the Adidas TECHFIT PowerWeb compression jersey instead of the standard Adidas jerseys…
Anvil Knitwear Joins Cotton Made in Africa Initiative
Anvil Knitwear become the first US-based apparel manufacturer to join the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative…
LaCrosse Footwear’s Q4 Earnings Soar on 23% Sales Gain
LaCrosse Footwear reported net sales of $52.1 million in the fourth quarter, up 23% from $42.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Sales to the outdoor market climbed 21%, reflecting stronger demand in the hunting and rugged outdoor categories. Net inc
