A.T. Cross Targets Watersports Brands
A.T. Cross Company plans to plow some of the proceeds from the pending sale of its legacy Cross pen business into acquiring other performance optical and water sports brands that compliment its booming Costa sunglass business, the company’s CEO said
Granite Gear Buyer to Target Scout Other Brands at Outdoor Retailer
A newly formed investment group that acquired the assets of Granite Gear Inc. and Granite Tactical Gear last week will be scouting other potential acquisitions at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City this week…
Under Armour’s Q2 Soars on 23 Percent Revenue Gain
Under Armour, Inc. reported second-quarter revenues increased 23 percent, to $455 million compared with net revenues of $369 million in the prior year's period. Net income jumped 163 percent to $18 million, or 16 cents a share, compared with $7 milli
West Marine’s Q2 Impacted by Unfavorable Weather
West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, said comparable-store sales slid 2.7 percent in the second quarter as continued unfavorable weather reduced recreational boating usage…
NSGA, HDA and Sports Distributors of Canada Embark Upon New Collaboration
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), Hockey Dealers Association (HDA) and Sports Distributors of Canada Ltd. (SDC) jointly announced a unique collaboration which will allow NSGA and HDA member retailers and team dealers access to the group buyi
Amer Sports Q2 Revenues Climb 9 Percent
Amer Sports, which owns Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor, reported sales increased 9 percent in its second quarter. The fastest growth took place in Sports Instruments, up by 31 percent, Apparel, up by 22 percent, Fitne
Altamont Capital Installs New CEO at Dakine
Altamont Capital Partners appointed former Nike executive Leslie Lane to the role of chairman and chief executive officer at Dakine a day after acquiring the company from Quiksilver. Lane replaces Francois Carrete, who resigned as president at Dakine afte
NRS to Acquire WRSI Helmets
NRS, the manufacturer and distributor of paddling gear and inflatable watercrafts, has agreed to acquire WRSI safety helmets…
Unifi’s Q4 Sales Expand 7 Percent
Unifi reported net sales increased 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended June 30, to $200.7 million…
MoGo Sport Appoints EVP, Managing Director
MoGo Sport, the number one flavored mouthguard in the world, announced that Peter Maule has joined the company as executive vice president, managing director…
Skins Partners with Olympian and CrossFit Star
As the competition at the 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games heats up, Skins Compression announced its latest official partnership with decorated Olympian and leading CrossFit athlete, Anna Tunnicliffe. After beginning her athletic career in sailing…
Columbia Sportswear Narrows Q2 Loss; U.S. Posts Gains
Columbia Sportswear Company announced net sales of $280.5 million for the quarter ended June 30 were down 3 percent compared with a year earlier as declines in sales overseas more than offset gains in North America. U.S. sales increased 6 percent to $139.
W.L. Gore Releases Sustainability Report for the First time
W.L. Gore & Associates’ Fabrics Division shared the results of its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report for the first time with the public, examining its entire manufacturing process…
Black Diamond Equipment Hires New Rep Firm
Black Diamond Equipment has hired the newly created agency, Ascension Sales, LLC to represent Black Diamond Equipment, Black Diamond Apparel and PIEPS in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Western Nebraska…
Puma’s Revenues Slide in Q2
Puma reported earnings in the second quarter declined 33.3 percent as sales dropped 4.0 percent on a currency-adjusted basis. Revenues were hurt by falling sales in China and southern Europe as well as the effects of the weak yen in Japan, its second-bigg
