Nikwax Gets Endorsed by the Queen
Nikwax has become the first outdoor brand ever to receive a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, which means it can now display the Queen's Award emblem on its packaging…
Unifi Says CAFTA Sourcing Boosted Fiscal Q3 Results
Unifi, Inc. reported net income rose sharply in the third quarter ended March 30 as brands sourced more of their apparel from factories in the Central American Free Trade Agreement production area…
Triathletes Ride Rented Bikes to Top Finishes in San Dimas
Two of the top finishers in the Bonelli Triathlon Series in San Dimas, CA. raced on bikes they rented via peer-to-peer sharing site Spinlister from local triathletes…
Point6 Announces 2014 Athlete Ambassadors
Point6, makers of premium merino wool socks, announced its team of 2014 athlete ambassadors…
Sports Direct Reports Double Digit Sales Gain
Sports Direct International plc, the UK's leading sports retailer, reported Group sales for the nine weeks ended March 30 were up 10.3 percent to £360.0 million ($435mm) and gross profit increased 11.5 percent to £147.0 million ($178mm), excluding re
Skechers Meb-ulous Victory
Skechers USA Inc. late Tuesday reported a blowout first quarter, with worldwide strength across divisions driving its second highest quarterly revenues in the company’s 22-year history. But a potentially much bigger development came from a road race
FootBalance Expands North American Sales Force
FootBalance added sales representatives for its customer footbeds in Alberta, Canada and South Dakota…
Totes Isotoner Sold to Investor Groups
Freeman Spogli & Co. and Investcorp have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Totes Isotoner Corporation, the designer, marketer and distributor of accessories in the rain, cold weather and footwear categories…
BSN Sports Acquires East Texas Sports Center
BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, has completed the acquisition of East Texas Sports Center, Inc. based in Marshall, TX…
Brown Co. Celebrates 100 Years on NYSE
Brown Shoe Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary on the NYSE, a milestone only achieved by 23 other companies. Brown Shoe Company will host a David Stark Design produced event at 4 World Trade Center, featuring music by DJ Kiss and a special perfor
Innate Sees Big Opportunity Catering to Craft Brew Tribe
Innate, the Vancouver, BC designer of stainless steel food and drink containers, discovered tremendous opportunities for outdoor retailers while attending last week’s craft beer industry conference and trade show in Denver, CO…
Yue Yuen Factory Strike Continues
Workers on strike at some plants of Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings in Dongguan in the Guangdong province on Tuesday rejected management's latest offer in an ongoing labor dispute. With the strike at the world's largest maker of athletic shoes ente
Veteran Outdoor Communicator Glenn Sapir to Retire from NSSF
Glenn Sapir, veteran outdoor communicator, has announced his retirement from his position of Director, Editorial Services, for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), effective Friday, April 25…
Escalade’s Q1 Profits Rise 33 Percent
Escalade, Inc. announced that net income for the first quarter of 2014 was $2.3 million, or 16 cents per share compared to net income of $1.6 million, or 12 cents, for the same quarter in 2013. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2014 were 7 p
NSSF to Hold Retailer Education Seminar May 20 in Jacksonville, FL
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has a NSSF Retailer Education Seminar scheduled at Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park, 4812 Deer Lake Drive West in Jacksonville, Fla. on May 20…
