Safilo Group’s Reports Higher Sports Products Sales in First Quarter
Safilo Group SpA reported sales of Sports Products, which includes its Smith Optics brand, reached €16.1 million in the first quarter, up 0.9 percent, or 4.3 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms…
REI Members Elect Two New Directors
REI’s members recently elected Karen E. (Kari) Glover and Sharon Philpott to three-year terms and re-elected Cheryl Scott to a three-year term…
Skechers Named Fashion Brand of the Year by UK Magazine
Skechers USA, Inc. was named Fashion Footwear Brand of the Year at The Footwear Industry Awards. The awards was supported by the British Footwear Association (BFA), Independent Footwear Retailers Association (IFRA), Society of Shoe Fitters and Footwear To
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
Yue Yuen Strikes Estimated to Cost $60 Million
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) said a labor dispute that stopped some of its production this month will cost it nearly $60 million initially—and the bill could climb. Production at a footwear factory in southern China's Guangdong province has resumed
Nike Sues Ex-Employees Over Stolen Sneakers
Nike filed a federal lawsuit among five individuals, including three former employees, accusing them of stealing and selling sample and promotional basketball shoes, according to a report in The Oregonian…
FeraDyne Outdoors Sold to PE Group
FeraDyne Outdoors, LLC, the manufacturer of archery and bow hunting products and accessories, has been acquired by Snow Phipps Group, LLC, a New York-based private-equity firm…
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…
