Kokatat Outfits Second Ikkatsu Project Expedition
In June 2013, Kokatat-supported team Ken Campbell and Steve Weileman will embark on the next phase of the Ikkatsu Project to the volcanic island of Augustine in south-central Alaska. Campbell and Weileman will complete systematic beach surveys in an effor
K2 Partners with Coors on “Cold Activated” Promotion
K2 Sports has partnered with Coors Light and Coors Banquet in a promotion to give consumers a chance to win prizes, including cold activated skis and snowboards with feature graphics that turn blue at the right temperature to signal it’s time to hit
Hi-Tec Crowned U.K.’S Outdoor Footwear Brand of the Year
Hi-Tec was named outdoor footwear brand of the year at the UK Industry Footwear Awards this week. The awards seek to recognise those in the industry who display innovation and forward thinking, alongside traditional sales and business acumen…
J.C. Penney Seeks Court Approval for Aspen Boot Label
J.C. Penney Co. Inc. has asked a federal court in its home state of Texas for a declaratory ruling on whether a style of weather-resistant boots that it recently started selling can continue to be called “Aspen” for certain labeling and packaging purposes
Diamondback Road Trip Aims to Engage Dealers and Consumers
Diamondback Bicycles launched a comprehensive retailer outreach and demo bike program designed to help grow brand awareness throughout the U.S. for 2013…
Beach Sports Network to Air Disc Golf Tournaments
The Beach Sports Network has partnered with the Professional Disc Golf Association in a bid to extend its reach. Adding disc golf will increase the network's television production schedule to 20 shows, as well as expand their future distribution to a
Johnson Health Tech’s Q4 Revenues Expand
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and the Livestrong line of fitness equipment, announced its Q4 results ending Dec. 31. The company’s commercial brand, Matrix, experienced 39.7 percent g
Shimano Revenues Grew 4.9 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Shimano Corp. released financial results for fiscal 2012 indicating its revenues increased 4.9 percent to ¥63.1 billion ($803 mm) in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31…
Black Diamond Names Interim CFO to Succeed Departing Peay
Black Diamond, Inc. is expected to appoint Aaron Kuehne to interim chief financial officer, effective March 15, 2013 to succeed Robert Peay, who has tendered his resignation from the position as CFO to pursue personal interests. A 16-year veteran of Black
Igloo Products Names David C. Thornhill New EVP and COO
Igloo Products Corp., the nation’s largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of coolers, announced that David C. Thornhill has been appointed its new executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Jarden Outdoor Solutions Earning Rise on Flat Revenues in Fourth Quarter
Jarden Corporation's Outdoor Solutions segment, which owns one of the largest portolios of outdoor and team sporting goods brands in the world, grew earnings 9.4 percent in the fourth quarter despite essentially flat earnings…
Lenzing Building Jumbo Tencel Plant in Austria
Lenzing is constructing a jumbo Tencel production line at its plant in Lenzing, Austria that will go into operation in 2014. Tencel fiber's moisture management properties make it an attractive fiber for use in sportswear, outerwear, and technical tex
Cabela’s to Open Outpost Store in Waco, Texas
Cabela’s Incorporated plans to break ground this spring on a 42,000-square-foot Cabela’s Outpost store in Waco, TX for a fall opening. It will be the company’s fourth store in Texas, joining the Fort Worth, Buda and Allen…
Puma Logs Q4 Loss on Charges
Puma posted a loss in the fourth quarter as a result of charges tied to its “transformation and cost reduction program.” Boosted by double-digit sales growth in Asia and North America, Puma's consolidated sales increased by nearly 12 percent in Euro
Cabela’s Fourth Quarter Comps Surge on Gun and Ammo Sales
Cabela's Incorporated reported that surging gun and ammo sales helped push its comp store sales up 12 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2012, including…
