Kenneth Cole Reports Loss
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. reported a loss per fully-diluted share for the period of 20 cents a share in the second quarter versus net income per share of 3 cents in the year-ago period. On a non-GAAP basis, after adjusting for costs associated with t
Johnson Health Tech’s Sales Climb in First Half
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and the LIVESTRONG line of fitness equipment, announced its first-half results ending June 30, 2012, revealing a 26.5 percent growth in North American sales ov
Implus Acquires Kako ICEtrekkers
Implus has acquired Kako ICEtrekkers, a provider of heavy duty footwear traction devices that includes the ICEtrekkers Spikes, Chains, and Diamond Grip lines. This latest addition to the Implus family of brands directly complements its Yaktrax line and th
Dahlgren Footwear Partners with Canadian Distributor
Dahlgren Footwear, the sock maker, secured its footing in the Canadian market with the help of leading outdoor product distributor, Recreation Outfitters, Inc. (ROI), based in Vancouver, BC…
Zumiez Comps Climb in July
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended July 28, increased 21.5 percent to $47.0 million, compared to $38.7 million for the four-week period ended July 30, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increased 7.5 per
Outdoor University Offers Record 39 Sessions at OR
As part of an expanded partnership with Outdoor Retailer, Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) is presenting 39 educational sessions at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, which takes place Aug. 2-5 in Salt Lake City. The expanded curriculum is designed to hel
Chinese Government Raids Golf Counterfeiting Operation
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group has completed another successful raid of an extensive China-based counterfeit operation resulting in the seizure of nearly 5,000 fake golf products…
Golf Rounds Climb Again in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played during June in the U.S. were up 3.2 percent in June. Public access play was up 3.9 percent and private course activity was up 0.3 percent…
Netpulse Lands $15.6 Million Series C Investment
Netpulse, Inc., a personalized media platform for active-lifestyle consumers, has raised $15.6 million in Series C funding led by August Capital, with current investors Javelin Venture Partners, DFJ Frontier, and Parkview Ventures also participating in th
Fischer Skis US, LLC names National Alpine Sales Manager
Fischer Skis US, LLC named Tyler Beck as national alpine sales manager, where he will be in charge of managing the sales rep force and retailer relationships. Beck, will have a close working relationship with the mother company (Fischer Sports GmbH) in Au
RMI Guide Sets Speed Ascent Record on Rainier
RMI Guide Katie Bono completed a speed ascent of Mt. Rainier on July 24th in less than five hours, setting a new benchmark for female climbers…
Big 5’s Q2 Earnings Slide
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales increased to $226.6 million in the second quarter compared with $219.6 million in the year earlier period. Same-store sales increased 1.0 percent. As anticipated, sales were negatively affected by the calend
Sanuk Supports Operation Smile Partnership
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced its partnership with Operation Smile, an international children's medical charity that provides free reconstructive surgery for children born with cleft lips and cleft palates…
Wayne Elsey Launches Branding Agency
Wayne Elsey, founder and former CEO of Soles4Souls, has launched Wayne Elsey Enterprises, a full service branding, marketing and communications agency for companies and non-profit organizations…
Phil Dolci Named President and CEO Of Crosman Corporation
Crosman Corporation, the manufacturer of products for the shooting sports, announced that Phil Dolci has been named president and chief executive officer. Most recently he was CEO of the Jarden Corporation Leisure and Entertainment Group…
