Ab Circle Pro Maker Fights Counterfeits
Fitness Brands, Inc., creators of the Ab Circle Pro, said that so far customs agents have seized more than 13 shipments at the Long Beach/Los Angeles Seaport representing more than 10,000 counterfeit Ab Circle Pro units. Fitness Brands said it is working
Ironclad Performance Wear Revenues Slide 11.6%
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation, the maker of high-performance gloves and apparel, said sales decreased 11.6% for the third quarter of 2009 to $3.60 million, compared to net sales of $4.07 million in the prior year period…
K-Swiss Announces $70 Million Stock Buyback Program
K-Swiss Inc. announced its Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program for the company to repurchase up to $70 million of the company's Class A Common Stock. This program replaces the Company's existing 2004 stock repurchase aut
Midwest Mountaineering to Present Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo
Midwest Mountaineering will present the 24th annual Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo on November 20-22, 2009. The Expo boasts over 90 free presentations and 70 presenters. It is the first major stop on the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s international t
Cerf Bros. Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Itself Up for Sale
Cerf Bros Bag Co, a 94-year-old camping goods manufacturer and distributor based in St Louis, Mo., has filed a bankruptcy petition and put its assets up for sale. The company makes duffles, cargo & storage bags, backpacks, travel gear and accessories for
OIWC Opens Nominations For 2010 Women’s Leadership Awards At SIA
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) said it is accepting nominations for the 2010 SnowSports Industry Pioneering Woman and First Ascent awards, now through December 8, 2009…
Backcountry.com’s Parent Sees Gains in E-commerce
Liberty Interactive's eCommerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com, increased revenue in the third quarter by 2% to $160 million and adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation & amortization) by $2 million to $5 million. The e-comme
Mast General Store Eyes Store in Downtown Columbia, SC
The Mast General Store has purchased the Lourie's Building on Main Street in downtown Columbia, SC. The potential store would mark its second location in South Carolina and its tenth location…
Backcountry.com Launches New Off Price Site – The Department of Goods
The Department of Goods is Backcountry.com's new closeout outdoor gear store. The store opens with $58 million worth of bike, board, surf, skate, travel, and outdoor gear. The new online store is currently invite-only and it marks the fifth store ope
Brooks Launches Facebook Application for Runners
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced the official launch of its Brooks Running Club application for members of Facebook. The application enables any running enthusiast to share his or her personal running progress, connect with other local runners, inspire other
Adams Golf Widens Loss After Charges
Adams Golf reported net sales of $17.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $17.7 million a year ago, a 2% decline. Its net loss of $5.5 million, or 82 cents per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million,
Adidas to Redeem Debt
Adidas AG said it reached an agreement with the holders of its 400 million euro ($599 million) convertible bond to swap their debt for shares. All of the bondholders exercised their conversion rights, Adidas said, which means the company will issue about
Utopia Golf Seeks to Expand Rep Force
Utopia Golf Products, a maker of putters, plans to hire sales representatives in conjunction with its expansion across the U.S…
Badger Sport Acquires Pro-Line Athletic
Badger Sport, of Statesville, NC, announced the purchase of Pro-Line Athletic, Fort Worth, TX. Terms were not disclosed. In a statement, Jerry Carr, President & Owner of Badger Sport, said, “Pro-Line is a great fit for Badger Sport. It has been our goal t
Sport Chalet’s Q2 Sales Drop 7.9%; EBITDA Well Above Covenant Requirements
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 27 decreased 7.9% to $88.8 million from $96.5 million a year ago as same-store sales decreased 12.4%. But the company noted that for the first half of fiscal 2010, it achieved EBITDA of $
