Sport Chalet Appoints PR Firm
Sport Chalet, Inc. has retained Formula PR, the public relations agency, to further establish the brand as a leader within the active lifestyle industry. The multi-faceted program will focus on elevating visibility around Sport Chalet's in-house hea
Asics America Racks Up Double-Digit Growth in Fiscal 2012
Asics America Group, which includes the U.S., Brazil and Canada, reported net income increased 16.1 percent in its fiscal year ended Dec. 31. Net sales for the year were up 13.2 percent and operating income rose 41.4 percent…
Nautilus’ Retail Segment Shows Q1 Revenue Drop
Nautilus, Inc. said sales at its Retail segment were $15.1 million in the first quarter, a decrease of 9.0 percent versus the year-ago quarter. Retail sales were impacted by the continued soft overall retail environment for fitness equipment…
Skins Hires Channel Manager
Skins Compression, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, continues to grow and expand its North American presence with the addition of Ben Harper as channel manager for the Endurance and Winter Sports business…
Report: Puma to Become Arsenal’s New Kit Supplier
Puma has signed a deal to become the new kit supplier for Arsenal, one of the most successful clubs in English football, beginning with the 2014-15 season, according to a report from The Daily Mirror…
Brunswick Corp. to Offer $150 Million of Senior Notes
Brunswick Corporation announced its intent to offer $150 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2021 in a private offering…
Asics America Reports Continued Double-Digit Growth
Asics America Group, which includes the U.S., Brazil and Canada, announced net income increase 16.1 percent in its fiscal year ended Dec. 31. Net sales for the year were up 13.2 percent and operating income rose 41.4 percent…
OIA Sustainability Working Group Launching New Index for Equipment Makers
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is launching a pilot program to test drive the Equipment module of the Higg Index, a new tool to help companies gain insight into the supply chain for outdoor equipment (bicycles, s
Asics Launches Training Footwear Campaign
Asics America is introducing a new line of footwear, apparel and accessories created specifically for the athletic training market with a national advertising and integrated marketing campaign built around the concept of “Next”: the moment when an athlet
Chums, Beyond Coastal Hire National Sales Manager
Chums and suncare products maker Beyond Coastal named Matt Patterson as national sales manager. Patterson joins the companies from Hydrapak, where he forged partnerships with outdoor and cycling brands to become the leading supplier of reservoirs for the
Senate Approves Marketplace Fairness Act by by Wide Margin
The U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act by a vote of 69 to 27 Monday afternoon, sending the landmark legislation on to the House, where it will face more opposition…
Brooks-Range Partners with American Alpine Club
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Co. has signed on as a partner-level member with the American Alpine Club to further its support for organizations that help protect and conserve the accessibility of backcountry and mountaineering adventures…
Fanatics Appoints VP of Marketing
Fanatics, Inc., an online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, named Ryan Donovan as vice president, marketing. With more than 15 years of sports marketing experience, Donovan brings a wealth of expertise from the NBC Sports Group…
Bomber Gear Broadens Sponsorships to Reach Flat Water Paddlers
Bomber Gear has grown its sponsorships program to include touring events, community organizations and a film project to reflect its move beyond the whitewater apparel market. The sponsorships were chosen to reinforce the brand’s support of all types
Rossignol Appoints U.S. Race Manager
Rossignol Group has hired Jake Stevens as its new US race manager, making him responsible for working with Alpine Race coaches and clubs across the country. He will oversee the Group’s Junior Race and sponsorship program, and coordinating with the U
