Jewell’s Resume Praised at Senate Confirmation Hearing
The outdoor industry was encouraged Thursday when a senator overseeing REI CEO Sally Jewell's confirmation hearing as U.S. Secretary of the Interior lauded the positive economic impacts of outdoor recreation. A former petroleum engineer and banker, J
Freewaters Hires Groundswell PR
Freewaters, makers of casual and conscious footwear, has signed Groundswell PR to head up their public relations efforts. Groundswell PR will handle all media relations and brand communications for the company…
Skullcandy’s Q4 Earnings Decline on Margin Pressures
Skullcandy, Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings slid 7.3 percent, hurt by increased sales of lower margin products, increased sales in lower margin channels and discounting. Net sales increased 21.0 percent to $101.0 million…
Seirus Innovation Names New VP of Sales for Snow Sports Division
Seirus Innovation has named sporting goods industry veteran Joe Urzetta as its new VP of sales for its snow sports division…
Dorel’s Bicycle Segment Sees 12 Percent Growth in Fourth Quarter
Revenues at Dorel Industries Recreational/Leisure segment, increased 12.0 percent to $225.6 million in the fourth quarter ended. Dec. 30, 2012 on the strength of IDB orders for Cannondale bicycles. Gross margin increased 200 basis points to 24.9 percent d
Prince Global Sports Appoints CEO
Mike Ballardie has been named CEO of Prince Global Sports, the manufacturer of global racquet sports equipment, footwear and apparel in tennis and squash. He has been responsible for operations in the eastern hemisphere for Prince for nearly 10 years…
SFIA Announces Lineup for 2013 Industry Leaders Summit
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced several new speakers for the inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to be held in Baltimore, MD on Sept. 25-26, 2013. Speakers include Kevin Plank, the NBA's Sal LaRocca, MLB's Tim Brosn
Skechers Performance Named U.K.’s Sports Footwear Brand of the Year
Skechers Performance Division was named the Sports Footwear Brand of the Year at The Footwear Industry Awards in the United Kingdom. This achievement follows a year when Skechers Performance received eight awards from major international running and fitne
Shoe Carnival Q4 Comes in at Low End of Guidance
Shoe Carnival, Inc. said fourth quarter earnings came in at the low-end of guidance due to below-plan results in the last two weeks of the quarter. The family shoe chain the shortfall came primarily in athletic sales, which it believes was due to colder w
Vail Resorts to Invest $25 Million in Summer Amenities
In a significant vote of confidence in the allure of mountain sports, Vail Resorts Inc. unveiled a record capital spending budget for 2013, that includes investing $25 million for the first phase of its new summer operations such as zip lines, mountain b
Vail Inc. Reports Dougle-Digit Gains Across Mountain Segment in Q4
Vail Resorts Inc. reported Retail/rental revenues increased by $9.9 million, or 13.4 percent in the second quarter ended Jan. 31, due in large part to increases in rental revenue; strong growth in retail sales generated from O2 Gearshop and increases at s
Vail Inc. Reports Dougle-Digit Gains Across Mountain Segment in Q2
Vail Resorts Inc. reported Retail/rental revenues increased by $9.9 million, or 13.4 percent in the second quarter ended Jan. 31, due in large part to increases in rental revenue; strong growth in retail sales generated from O2 Gearshop and increases at..
Newton Running Names Craig Heisner President
Newton Running named Craig Heisner as its president, effective immediately. Heisner most recently served as VP of marketing, sales and product merchandising at Li-Ning, where he led the Chinese company’s introduction into the U.S. market…
Skins Appoints New General Manager of North America
Skins Compression appointed Johnny West as the new general manager of North America. Most recently West served as director of brand and sports marketing for 2XU North America…
MarineMax Acquires Florida Boat Dealer
MarineMax Inc., the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, has acquired Parker Boat Company’s retail boat sales and service operations in Orlando and Daytona, FL. Parker Boat Company has served the boating community for over 85
