Washington Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Rec To Meet
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s new Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation will hold its first meeting April 9. At the meeting, a 28-member task force that includes Outdoor Research CEO Dan Nordstrom, will develop an action plan and rec
Golf Rounds Slide in February
For February 2014, rounds played were down 4.8 percent and days open were down 17.9 percent, according to PGA Performancetrak…
Xenith Becomes an Official Supplier of the NFL
Xenith, LLC, based in Lowell, MA, announced that it has become “An Authorized Supplier of Helmets to the NFL.” Xenith football helmet technology has been on the field since 2009 at all levels of play and a growing number of NFL players have ch
Pacific Vector Closes 13 Stores
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., which announced plans in January to reduce its debt, has closed 14 of 34 action sports stores it acquired last year from…
Lenzing Says Cotton Glut Sent Fiber Prices South in 2013
Lenzing Group reported consolidated sales fell by 8.7 percent in 2013 to €1.91 billion due to a global cotton glut that pushed down prices for commodity cellulosic fibers. The company accelerated construction of a factory in its native Austria durin
G-III Apparel Q4 Boosted by Chilly Weather
G-III Apparel Group reported earnings rose 61.8 percent in its fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, to $13.0 million, or 62 cents a share…
G-III Apparel Q4 Profits Rise
G-III Apparel Group reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, increased by 26 percent to a record level of $472.8 million from $375.3 million in the fourth quarter last year, also driven by broad strength across categories and tiers of distribu
Rawlings Expands into Cricket with Michael Clarke Endorsement Deal
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, announced its official expansion into the sport of cricket with the signing of Michael Clarke, international cricket star and captain of Cricket Australia…
Chaco Plans 25th Anniversary Celebrations
To mark its 25th anniversary, Chaco is embarking on a nationwide “Fit For Adventure” tour to connect with fans and retailers, launching an interactive timeline for Chaco fans to upload their own images or share stories, and launching a retro c
Gordmans CEO to Retire
Gordmans Stores, Inc. announced Jeff Gordman, president and CEO of Gordmans Stores, Inc., tendered his resignation to the board of directors, and is retiring in order to spend more time with his family as well as to pursue outside interests…
Davidson’s Appoints New Buyer
Davidson’s, a national firearms wholesaler, announces the appointment of Josh Tucker to the position of buyer…
Gerber Announces Names Kass President
Gerber welcomes Rob Kass as its new company president…
Oakley to Play Prominent Role in Luxottica-Google Venture
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced that its Oakley and Ray-Ban brands will spearhead its partnership with Google to design, develop and distribute a new breed of “smart eyewear.” Luxottica and Google will pair product developers with fashion des
Kathmandu Exploring North America Expansion
Kathmandu, a major outdoor retailer in New Zealand and Australia, plans to open flagship stores in the US and Canada to further boost its international presence. The plans, announced as the retailer reported first-half results, comes as the retailer recen
Under Armour Hires Fritz Taylor as VP, Run
Under Armour announced that Fritz Taylor has joined the organization’s footwear leadership team as vice president, run, effective immediately. In this position, Taylor, formerly at Mizuno, will be directly responsible for guiding the merchandising a
