American Sportfishing Association Hails Jewell Nomination
American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association that represents the recreational fishing industry, applauded the nomination of Sally Jewell for Department of the Interior Secretary…
Jones Snowboard Founder Again Honored by Avalaunch
Jones Snowboards Founder Jeremy Jones was recently honored as the recipient of the 2013 Avalaunch Winter Market “Ambassador of the Year” Award.
Kohl’s Ends Fiscal 2013 with Strong January Comps
Kohl’s Corporation reported today that comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 26, 2013 compared to Jan. 28, 2012 increased 13.3 percent. Due to the 53rd week in the fiscal 2012 calendar, fiscal January 2013 included a fifth week which
U.S. Chain Stores Sales Rise 4.5 Percent in January
U.S. chain stores posted a gain of 4.5 percent for the fiscal month of January on a year-over-year basis according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The January industry performance was the strongest since September 2011 (+5.5 perce
Bauer Performance Sports Completes Secondary Offering
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. announced that funds managed by Kohlberg Management VI, LLC, Bauer's largest shareholder, have completed the sale of an aggregate of 3.45 million common shares of the company…
REI CEO Sally Jewell Nominated for Secretary of Interior
President Obama nominated REI President and CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the Interior in a move that sent cheers around the human-powered outdoor recreation industry as it vies with the domestic energy sector for access to public lands. Je
Zumiez Sees 2.6 Percent January Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Feb. 2, 2013 increased 57.9 percent to $50.3 million, compared to $31.8 million for the four-week period ended January 28, 2012. The company's comparable store sales increased
ISPO Munich 2013 Sold Record Exhibition Space
Approximately 81,000 business professionals from 109 countries visited ISPO Munich 2013 from Feb. 3-6. This represents four percent more than in 2012. Sixty-six percent of the visitors hailed from abroad, with the majority coming from Italy, Austria, Swit
Gildan’s Q1 Tops Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings of $35.3 million, or 29 cents per share, in its first quarter ended Dec. 30, compared with a net loss of $46.1 million or 38 cents, a year ago. The results just surpassed company guidance. The company also reco
Chaco Partners with American Camp Association
Reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a lifetime of adventure, Chaco has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) to encourage young campers to enjoy a lifetime of outdoor activities and pursuits…
Haglöfs Restructuring Aims to Position Brand as Leader in Technical Outdoor Apparel
Haglöfs Scandinavia AB, a unit of Asics of Japan, said Eva Strand will take over as CFO this month as part of a major reorganization aimed at positioning the brand as the leader in technical outdoor apparel and sustainability in all the world's key o
Sports Group International Adds Recruiter in Charlotte
Sports Group International (SGI), the executive search firm serving the sporting goods industry, has hired Alison White as a proactive talent acquisition manager…
Athleta Partners with Life Time Fitness to Present Women’s Race Series
Athleta will be the title sponsor of Life Time Fitness, Inc.’s premiere athletic event series for women, Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series…
Davidson’s Appoints CFO
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, appointed Andrew “Drew” Kramer, CPA to the position of chief financial officer…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Lures More Brands
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (OR), which concluded Aug. 26 in Salt Lake City, featured 177 new exhibitors and 950 brands in total, an eight percent increase over last year's Winter Market, show organizers said…
