Upbeat Outlook for 2015: Execs Speak Out
With the economy improving and a health & wellness trend providing a boost for most categories, 2014 appeared to have turned out to be a solid to strong campaign for most companies in the sporting goods industry. What's up for 2015? Sports Executive
Mike’s Bikes Secures Financing for Expansion
Mike’s Bikes has secured a multi-million-dollar credit facility to open more locations from Business Capital. The dealer, which already operates from 11 locations in California, claims to be the largest independently owned bike dealers on the West C
Under Armour Hires PR Firm to Target Outdoor and Action Sports
Under Armour, Inc. is partnering with Charleston, SC-based public relations firm Groundswell PR to represent its Outdoor Performance Division products. The global athletic performance gear company has appointed Groundswell to oversee its editorial and med
Outdoor Execs Foresee Continued Growth and Adjustment in 2015
Outdoor industry leaders exhibited some of the greatest optimism in years when asked about their outlook for 2015, even as they acknowledged little progress in heading off several existential threats…
Chicago Firm Ready to Invest $100 in Active Lifestyle Brands
A group of investment professionals with ties to Chicago's financial industry said it plans to invest up to $100 million in up to five active lifestyle companies through an investment company they founded in 2012…
ExOfficio Names VP of Design and Product Development
ExOfficio has appointed Julie Snow as its new vice president of design and product development, where she will play a key role reinforcing the brand’s position as the global leader in adventure travel apparel…
Tiger Targets Outdoor Brands with New Colorado Fulfillment Center
Tigers has opened a new fulfillment center in Aurora, CO in response to the substantial increase in demand from outdoor and active lifestyle brands…
EORA Awards Grants to Six Non-Profits
Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) awarded $4,500 in grants to six youth-based nonprofit organizations through its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program…
Confluence Acquires Boardworks
Confluence Outdoor made a big – albeit expected – splash in the paddlesports industry Monday by announcing it had acquired SUP and surf board maker Boardworks of Carlsbad, CA. In addition to manufacturing and distributing boards and accessories under its
EB Sport Group Launches Relay Fitness Tracker
EB Sport Group launched the Relay, the newest fitness tracker from their WeGo product line. The Relay blends the features of a 24/7 activity tracker with that of a smart watch…
Mizuno Hires VP, Product Management, Running Division
Mizuno USA appointed Mark Sheehan as vice president – product management, running division. Sheehan will report to Dick Lyons, Senior VP/GM – product divisions. Nike, Puma, Reebok and K-Swiss. Most recently, Sheehan was President of his own firm, Materia
Vista Outdoors Adds SVP of Human Resources
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) named Stephen S. Clark as senior vice president for human resources and corporate services at Vista Outdoor Inc., which ATK plans to spin off in February as a separately traded public company…
Puma and United Legwear and Apparel Co. Form New Kids Apparel Joint Venture
Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. LLC (ULAC) are entering into a joint venture in North America for the production, sales, marketing, and distribution of Puma children's apparel from infant through boys' size 20 and girls' size 16. The
MonkeySports Opens Denver Metro Location
MonkeySports, the big box retailer of hockey, lacrosse and baseball/softball equipment, opened its first location in Greenwood Village, CO; a 30 minute drive from Denver. The 15,125-square-foot superstore…
Moosejaw Tweaks Loyalty Program for 2015
Moosejaw announced several changes to its loyalty program that include discontinuing its High Altitude program that allowed its most loyal customers to earn discounts at an accelerated rate…
