Under Armour-Sponsored Stephen Curry Wins NBA MVP Award
Under Armour took little time to honor Stephen Curry's win of the NBA's MVP award that was announced on Monday. The front page at UnderArmour.com included a picture of Curry with the proclamation “Congratulations, Stephen Curry. 2014-2015 KIA NB
REI Donates $100,000 to Green Lane Project
Specialty outdoor retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has awarded $100,000 to PeopleForBikes to expand its Green Lane Project, which helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create safer streets and better communities…
Sturm Ruger’s Profit Drops But Demand Improves
Sturm, Ruger & company, Inc. reported net sales of $137.0 million and fully diluted earnings of 81 cents per share, compared with net sales of $169.9 million and fully diluted earnings of $1.22 per share in the first quarter of 2014…
Luxottica’s Q1 Revenues Climb Double-Digits
Luxottica Group, the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported sales rose 22 percent in the first quarter while profits rose 34 percent…
Rising Costs Worry Garmin Analysts
Rising advertising and R&D expenses at Garmin Ltd.’s Fitness and Outdoor segments came under scrutiny during its first quarter earnings call last week, when analysts pressed executives on how long the company would have to sustain higher spending le
USA Cycling Names Wiggle Executive as Next CEO and President
USA Cycling late Thursday named Derek Bouchard-Hall, a Harvard MBA and executive at UK-based online bike dealer Wiggle, as its next CEO & President…
Columbia’s Q1 Yields Upside Surprise
Columbia Sportswear Company cheered investors last week when it said it expects operating margins to hit double digits for the full year following stronger than expected first quarter sales of Columbia and Sorel gear…
Mountain Khakis New Owners Say Brand Has Reached Inflection Point
The investment company that acquired Mountain Khakis last week sees no need to change the outdoor apparel brand’s growth priorities, according to an interview with one of its principals…
White Sierra Launches New E-Comm Site
White Sierra launched their new e-commerce website on May 1, 2015…
VF Corp Lifts Outlook Despite Q1 Profit Dip
Led by a 10 percent gain at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition, VF Corp.’s sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 8 percent in the first quarter. But like many companies with a big international presence, reported results were dinged by the stren
Newton Running to Sell at Dick’s SG
Newton Running has opened up distribution to Dick's Sporting Goods in select stores and online at dicks.com starting in May. As part of the partnership, Newton Running will also have a presence at this weekend’s Dick's Sporting Goods Pitts
Sequential Brands Doubles Q1 Revenues
Sequential Brands Group, which owns Avia, And1, Heelys, DVS and several other apparel brands, reported first-quarter revenue jumped 117 percent to $13.6 million compared to $6.3 million in the prior year quarter…
AAFA American Image Awards Draws Star-Studded Crowd
The 37th Annual AAFA American Image Awards, hosted by actress Debi Mazar, drew nearly 400 industry executives and celebrity supporters…
Puma Debuts First Rihanna Ad
Puma unveiled its first ad starring pop star Rihanna on social media with a caption, “An icon who does it all needs a shoe that can keep up. Introducing the Pulse XT, worn by @badgalriri.#ForeverFaster.”…
Granite Gear Celebrates Designers SGB 40 Under 40 Award
Granite Gear, manufacturer of award-winning backpacks, is proud to announce that their Senior Director of Design and Development, Michael Meyer, is a recipient of the prestigious ‘SGB 40 Under 40’ Award from Sporting Goods Business Magazine…
