Under Armour Signs US Soccer Star Jermaine Jones
Under Armour added Jermaine Jones to its roster of athletes. The central midfielder is coming off a strong performance for the US Men's National Team in Brazil and recently joined the New England Revolution of MLS…
PrimaLoft Adopts Responsible Down Standard
PrimaLoft, Inc. has adopted the Responsible Down Standard and said it has nearly doubled the number of brand partners who will use its Performance Down Blend and introduce PrimaLoft Black Insulation Down Blend for Fall ’15…
Liberty Safe Reports 44 Percent Decline in Third Quarter Sales
Liberty Safe saw sales of its gun safes plummet 44 percent to $15.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to the corresponding quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013…
Fox Factory Reports Weak Sell-Through of MTB Products in Third Quarter
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales of its mountain bike products declined 8.1 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 due to a variety of reasons, including weaker sell-through than initially anticipated…
Zumiez Shows October Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 1 increased 11.7 percent to $51.7 million, compared to $46.3 million a year ago. Comparable sales increased 3.1 percent…
Eagles Nest Outfitters Launches New Website
Eagles Nest Outfitters launched a new smartphone-friendly Web site featuring a virtual hangout called 'Enopia,' and much rich content including video set up instructions for its packable hammocks and hammock accessories…
OBIT: The Forzani Group Ltd Founder John Forzani
John Forzani, the founder of The Forzani Group Ltd, died after suffering a heart attack Oct. 30…
Nautilus Reports 28 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter of 2014 totaled $59.1 million, a 28 percent increase compared to $46.3 million in the same quarter of 2013. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments…
Black Diamond Grows Q3 Apparel Sales Despite Narrower REI Distribution
Black Diamond Inc. reported shipments of its greatly expanded apparel line helped drive 24 percent sales growth from continuing operations in the third quarter despite a despite a significant reduction in the number of REI stores carrying the new line. Wh
LaMarcus Aldridge Becomes Jordan Endorser
LaMarcus Aldridge, star power forward of the Portland Trailblazers, has become a Jordan brand endorser..
RunSafe Partners with IRRA for National Running Safety Month
November is National Running Safety Month. RunSafe is partnering with the Independent Running Retail Association (IRRA) to promote safety in the running community…
Eddie Bauer Announces Pop-Up Store in NYC
Eddie Bauer announced the opening of a pop-up store in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 6. The pop-up will be open through the holiday season and transform into a permanent flagship store to reopen in spring 2015…
Jack Wolfskin Names Esprit Exec as New CEO
Jack Wolfskin, Germany's leading domestic outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear brand, has appointed Melody Harris-Jensbach as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Michael Rupp, who has been at the helm since July 2012, decided for personal reaso
XRCEL Adds Pro Cyclist Mike King as a Brand Ambassador
New World Consumer Products LLC has added World Champion Cyclist Mike King as a brand ambassador for its flagship product, XRCEL, a cutting-edge sports performance fuel based on New World Pharmaceutical’s patented formulation…
GoPro Names Content Chief
GoPro appointed former media executive Zander Lurie as Senior Vice President of Media, effective immediately. Lurie will provide strategic leadership of the creation, curation and distribution of content. He will report to GoPro President Tony Bates…
