Kamik Footwear Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Kamik, a division of Genfoot Inc., appointed Michel Benoit as its chief marketing officer. In his role, Benoit will oversee product development, sales and marketing initiatives from Kamik’s Montreal office…
Weather, Holiday Shift Boost December Outdoor Products Sales
The fiscal month of December came in like a lion and went out like a lamb in the outdoor products market this year as the right mix of weather, resolution of political strife, improved economics and a shift in the holiday seasonal calendar resulted in inc
Newton Running Signs American Professional Triathlete
Newton Running, the official run course and shoe sponsor of Ironman in the United States, signed a one-year contract with professional triathlete Timothy O’Donnell, who was the top American finisher at the 2013 Ironman World Championships…
Under Armour Signs New Zealand Boxing Star
Under Armour announced in Albany, Auckland that heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has joined its elite roster of professional athletes, including Canadian UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, Olympic canoe racing gold-medalist Lisa Carrington and Olympic gold-me
Echelon Announces On-Shoring To USA
Echelon Snowboards is moving its manufacturing operations to the United States…
Tilly’s Holiday Meets Plan
Tilly’s, Inc., the action sports chain, reported that based on the results for the holiday period, it now expects fourth quarter results to be in the mid range of its previously communicated outlook for both comparable store sales and earnings…
Bauer’s Q3 Revenues Grew 7 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues in its second quarter ended Nov. 30 rose 7 percent to $117.1 million while advancing 9 percent in constant currencies. Adjusted net Income increased 3 percent to a record $7.5 million or 20 cents per share..
Vail Resorts Reports Rockies Offsetting Tahoe Drought
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported strong gains in skier visitation at its Colorado and Utah resorts, but said visitation plummeted at its three resorts in the Tahoe area, which is in the grip of a drought…
2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to be Held in Chicago
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit will be held at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL on Sept. 16-17, 2014. This builds on the success of the sold out, inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summ
SFIA: Key Trade Bills Introduced in Congress Could Break Log Jam Blocking
Bills to give the President greater authority to negotiate Trade Agreements were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate yesterday. The Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (TPA) would grant the President “Trade Promotion Authority”
Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said its full year earnings will come at the lower end of its guidance due to weak comparable store gains over the holiday period. Comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 1 percent for the quarter-to-date period en
Is Backcountry Skiing Ripe for Regulation?
An all-star industry panel will convene at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City next week to discuss whether and how the backcountry ski and snowboard industry should prepare for greater regulation. Panelists include such executives as…
SRAM’s Hydraulic Disc Brake Recall to Cost Millions
SRAM LLC announced a recall of 25,350 of its hydraulic road rim brakes and hydraulic road disc brakes through the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CSPC). SRAM President Stan Day had announced the recall via a video Dec. 13 and had been working with th
SOG Names Carland as Director of National Sales
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has named Patrick Carland as its new director of national sales. He was previously EVP of Tasc Performance, makers of bamboo-enhanced performance apparel…
Mountainsmith Awards 2013 Sales Agency of the Year with Anvil Award
Mountainsmith announced Pacific Recreation Sales as its 2013 Sales Agency of the Year…
