Urban Chain DTLR to Go Public
DTLR, formerly known as Downtown Locker Room, plans to sell up to $75 million in stock in an initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. DTLR has grown its store base from 68 at the end of fiscal 2009 to 95 st
Descente Adds Hampshire as US Sales Rep
Descente, the Japanese ski wear company and distributor of more than a dozen outdoor brands has hired Hope Hampshire as a sales rep in the United States.
Sport Chalet Sees Signs of a Rebound After Disappointing Q3
Sport Chalet Inc. reported significant declines in comparable store sales and gross margins in its second fiscal quarter, but said comp store and Team sales turned positive in September and October respectively…
Product Architects Enters Hydration Pack Market
Product Architects, Inc., which is best know for its insulated water bottles, has expanded into the hydration pack market with the launch of a recyclable reservoir, hosing and bite valve that will retail for less than $20…
GSI Outdoors Brings Back Gauss to Head RandD
GSI Outdoors, a leading supplier of outdoor cook- and tableware, has hired Kurt Gauss as director of research and development…
Sam Edelman to Launch E-Commerce Site
Sam Edelman is moving into the world of e-commerce. The footwear, accessory and soon-to-be apparel company launched its new digital flagship – samedelman.com – on Nov. 11…
BrandBlack Signs Jamal Crawford as First Endorser
Brandblack, a new basketball sneaker line started by footwear veteran David Raysse, has signed NBA guard Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers as its first endorser. With the brand’s mantra “A Different Way to Fly”, Brandblack is de
SIA Sets New Dates, Exhibitors for 2014 Sourcing Snow
Thanks to a successful inaugural Sourcing Snow in 2013 and positive industry feedback, the Sourcing Snow exhibit showcasing component manufacturers will remain open the entire length of the 2014 SIA Snow Show (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). It will relocate to the Show
Kwik Goal Signs Brad Guzan as Player Representative
Kwik Goal has finalized an agreement with U.S. Men’s National Team and Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan which names Guzan as a Kwik goal player representative. Guzan will be providing blogs for kwikgoal.com describing his experiences with the U.S.
New Gander Mountain Store Coming To Raleigh, NC
Gander Mountain is expanding it's network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in the Raleigh, North Carolina 'Triangle' (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) region…
Derby Cycle Names New Managing Director
Derby Cycle AG, which is Germany largest bicycle manufacturer, named a new managing director to help guide its international growth…
Sierra Trading Post Selects Bloggers for its Social Media Hub
Sierra Trading Post has selected 10 bloggers to contribute to a new section on its social media hub devoted to outdoor recreation. Ranging from residents of Los Angeles to a woman who has lived out of her car for two years, the bloggers will write about a
Cabela’s Partners With NSSF To Promote Firearm Safety
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Cabela's Inc. announced a new partnership to promote firearm safety in support of NSSF's Project ChildSafe program…
Costa Inc. Fetches Rich Valuation in Essilor Bid
Just two months after divesting its Cross pen business and renaming itself to unlock the value of its rapidly growing sunglasses business, Costa Inc. agreed to be acquired by optics giant Essilor International at a premium price that rivals the valuation
Nathan Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Nathan, the make of hydration, visibility, and essential performance gear, hired y Wivell as the brand’s eastern regional sales manager…
