The Outdoor Industry’s Newest Public Company Grew During the Recession
Both Black Diamond Equipment Ltd and Gregory Mountain products continued to grow through the recession, according to financial statements released last week by the public company that acquired them earlier this month…
Executives Offer New Details at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference
With more signs that the U.S. economic recovery appears to be sustainable, executives across the industry appeared to be fired up about the possibility of pursing growth opportunities again…
Nielsen Plans for IPO
Nielsen Holdings BV, the television ratings and consumer research company that also owns Outdoor Retailer, ASR and Interbike trade shows, plans to raise up to $1.75 billion in an initial public offering, the company said in a securities filing…
The Outdoor Foundation Releases Trail Running Report
The Outdoor Foundation and Montrail have teamed up to create a Special Report on Trail Running. The new research report presents detailed information on participation by gender, age, ethnicity, income, education and geographic region…
Implus to Distribute Burt’s Bees
Implus announced they have become the official distributor for Burt's Bees Lip Balm collection for the footwear, outdoor & sporting goods channels…
Nike and USA Basketball Plan Basketball Festival in NYC
This summer, NIKE, Inc. and USA Basketball are launching the inaugural World Basketball Festival, a four-day celebration of the performance and culture of the game, an event that Nike has committed to reprising every two years…
Forzani’s Q1 Comps Jump 9.8%
The Forzani Group Ltd. cut its loss in the first quater to Canadian $691,000 (U.S. $677,000) from C$1.1 million ($1.08 million) a year ago. Same-store retail system sale increased 9.8%…
Top NBA Draft Pick John Wall Signs with Reebok
John Wall has signed an endorsement contract with Reebok for a sum of $25 million…
New Balance Swaps Jobs with No. 20 Home Depot Pit Crew
New Balance, the only athletic company that still produces footwear in the United States, celebrates the unique skills of its domestic manufacturing workforce through an online video debuting today that captures a “job swap” day at their Skowhegan, Maine
Brown Shoe to Bring Naturalizer Brand to Russia
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. said it will partner with MTB Group, Ltd. to begin offering global footwear brand Naturalizer to consumers through their affiliate, Monarch Group, and their Monarch retail stores throughout Russia and the Ukraine…
Heelys Announces New COO/CFO
Craig D. Storey has joined Heelys as chief operating officer/chief financial officer. Storey was, most recently, CEO/CFO for Sprig Toys…
Outdoor Foundation Releases Trail Running Report
The Outdoor Foundation, in partnership with Montrail, has produced a special report on trail running…
MidwayUSA Expands into Archery Marketplace
MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering prodcuts for shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and hunting, has expanded of the hunting line to now include archery gear…
Kohlberg Sports Acquires Maverik Lacrosse
Kohlberg Sports Group Inc., the owner of Bauer Hockey, has acquired Maverik Lacrosse, the manufacturer of lacrosse equipment, apparel and accessories. John Gagliardi will remain CEO of Maverik Lacrosse…
OIA Joins Coalition Backing Climate Change Legislation
Outdoor Industry Association is joining Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy, a coalition of major American businesses pushing for passage of comprehensive climate and energy legislation…
