Columbia Sportswear Ups FY14 Guidance on Strong Q1 Results
Columbia Sportswear Company raised its 2014 outlook after announcing record first quarter net sales, a sharp increase in first quarter profits, surging wholesale demand for its fall 2014 products, strong results at its new Chinese joint venture and the ac
Amazon.com Opens Wearable Technology Store
Amazon.com, Inc. launched Tuesday its Wearable Technology store – a one-stop shop where customers can shop activity trackers, smart watches, wearable cameras and more devices from Samsung, Jawbone, GoPro and emerging brands such as Basis and Misfit as we
Hunters, Shooters Plan to Keep Spending
Regardless of the recession companies that make and sell shooting and hunting products have been fortunate to enjoy a steady stream of business…
NSSF Challenges Local Boy Scouts Councils with $50,000 in Grants
Boy Scouts of America Councils that take up the challenge to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship can receive a portion of $50,000 in grant funds provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation…
Intersport Sponsors European Hockey League
Intersport is to become the Official Partner of the Champions Hockey League – the pan-European club ice hockey competition – from its launch date in August 2014, according to Infront Sports & Media, the exclusive marketing and media partner for the Champi
Osprey Appoints Kenny Ballard as Chief Operating Officer
Osprey Packs, Inc. announced that outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard has joined the company in the newly created role of chief operating officer. As COO, Ballard will head up Osprey Packs operations, IT, purchasing, quality and returns as well as huma
Wolverine to Produce Athletic Shoes in Michigan for US Military Recruits
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. is well on its way to producing athletic shoes for U.S. military recruits at its factory in Michigan thanks to a partnership between its Merrell, Saucony and Bates brands, according to Chairman and CEO Blake Krueger…
American Bicycle Group Buys Tri-Bike Rental Firm
American Bicycle Group (ABG), parent company of Litespeed and Quintana Roo Bicycles (QR), acquired Tri-Cycle Bicycle Rentals, LLC April 25. ABG will use the rental company to increase its presence at Ironman events across North American in 2014…
RECALL: 3,500 Felt Tri-Bikes
Felt Bicycles of Irvine, CA is recalling about 3,500 more of its 2008 and 2010 model year triathlon bicycles because the steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
New Pentagon Policy Seen as Boost to US Footwear Manufacturers
Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine Fox announced Friday that the Department of Defense will provide military recruits with American-made footwear, rather than giving them a stipend to buy their own training shoes. New Balance, which had lobbied
Goal Zero Hires Former REI SVP Lee Fromson as President/COO
Goal Zero has appointed Lee Fromson, REI's former senior vice president of merchandising, as its president and chief operating officer as part of several changes to its executive team. Current President and CEO Joe Atkin has assumed the role of co-ch
Flip Flop Shops Announces Caribbean Development Deal
Flip Flop Shops inked a master franchise agreement with the team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the first of which will open in Aruba…
Osprey Packs Name Former Kelty Chief to New COO Post
Osprey Packs, Inc. has named the former leader of rival backpack brand Kelty to the newly created role of chief operating officer, where he will head take over many administrative duties alongside CEO Tom Barney…
New Wave Group Says Higher Marketing Costs Trimmed Q1 Earnings
New Wave Group reported lower income on higher sales at its Sports & Leisure segment in the first quarter as higher sales and marketing costs ate into margins. The Swedish company is ramping up hiring in a bid to make its Craft, Seger and Cutter & Buck br
Amer Sports Reports Decline of Ruble Undermined First Quarter Earnings
Amer Sports said earnings declined in the first quarter as solid sales gains and steady gross margin were more than offset by the negative impacts of currency exchange rates, particularly in Russia, where the ruble dropped in the wake of the Ukrainian cri
