Columbia Sportswear Cites Weather, Discounts in Q4 Miss
Columbia Sportswear sold and earned less than expected in the fourth quarter due to mild winter weather in North America, flagging consumer confidence and a deeper than expected discounting…
Hedstrom Acquires Regent Sports
Marking its fourth acquisition of 2012, Hedstrom, based in Ashland, OH, has completed the acquisition of the assets of the sporting goods and game company Regent Sports Corporation…
Reebok and Spartan Race Announce Global Partnership
Reebok, the global fitness brand, and Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing series and Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012, announced a multi-year partnership. The collaboration marks Reebok’s commitment to one of t
Obama Proposes Sweeping Gun Control Measures
President Obama on Wednesday outlined a broad proposal around gun control, imploring Congress to ban the sale of military-style assault weapons and to institute universal background checks for all gun buyers. Obama’s recommendations came from a task
Sole Technology Unveils New European Headquarters
Sole Technology, manufacturer of action sports footwear and apparel for popular brands etnies, Emerica, Altamont and ThirtyTwo, officially opened the doors of its brand new European headquarters building in the Houthavens district of Amsterdam, Holland.
Rocky S2V Hires Rep Groups
Rocky S2V, a new outdoor footwear and apparel brand developed by Rocky Brands, has signed agreements with multiple regional sales groups. Rocky S2V will partner with Red Alfa Sales, Outside Haus, Active Lifestyle Marketing, Total Coverage Sales and In-Gea
Sea to Summit to Open West Coast Office
Sea to Summit has expanded its sales team and announced it will open a west coast sales office in Portland, OR in early February 2013…
OIWC Names Annual Award Winners
OIWC is honoring Kim Walker, Katie Hawkins, Sandy La Rowe and Annelise Loevlie for their mentoring and leadership skills in the outdoor, snow and bike industries…
IZOD Inks Hosiery and Legwear Deal
PVH Corp. has licensed American Essentials Inc. and its parent company McGregor Industries Inc. to market and distribute men’s, women’s and children’s hosiery and legwear under the IZOD brand…
Skratch Labs Hires Jay Perry as Director of Sales
Skratch Labs has hired industry veteran Jay Peery as director of sales, where he will manage and direct global sales efforts for the year old company…
Sears Canada Enters into Strategic Alliance with The Aldo Group
Sears Canada Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with the Aldo Group through its Aldo Product Services division (APS) to design and manufacture Sears entire line of Nevada and Attitude footwear for men and women, as well as the Jessica brand…
Sea to Summit Expands Sales Team, to Open West Coast Office
Sea to Summit has expanded its sales team and announced it will open a west coast sales office in Portland, OR in early February 2013…
GSI Fourth Quarter Revenues Climb 10 Percent
EBay Inc. reported revenues at its GSI segment, which operates the online stores of Eastern Mountain Sports, SportChek, Sports Authority and several professional sports leagues, increased 10 percent in the fourth quarter, to $398 million, driven primarily
Stanley to Offer Thermalware Retail Program Nationwide
Stanley said in a test last fall of its Thermalware Retail Support Program (RSP) resulted in an average 35 percent sales increase on items featured. Based off this test, the Stanley brand plans to offer it to select retailers nationwide as part of their 2
Conservation Alliance Grantees Notched Three Wins in December
Conservation Alliance grantees delivered three major victories that protected more than 12 million acres of land in Alaska, British Columbia, and Maine. With these successes, Conservation Alliance funding – which comes from outdoor industry companies – ha
