Outdoor Companies Back BLM Wild Lands Policy
Citing the need for “balance in federal land management and the role public and wild lands play in supporting jobs across the American economy,” The Conservation Alliance (Alliance), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and companies they represent sent a l
Research Group Raises Questions About 90% Theory
Following a widely discussed report by Mexican officals and numerous US publications claiming that 90% of guns used my Mexican drug cartels originated in the United States, independent research group STRATFOR has issued a study that raises major questions
Jarden Has Recouped Rossignol Investment
Jarden Corp. has recouped its original minority investment in Rossignol, the French ski brand spun off at a loss by Quiksilver in 2008, Jarden Chairman and CEO Martin Franklin told analysts this week..
U.S. Consumers Sustain Spending in January
January marked the seventh straight month of retail sales gains, although sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores decreased 1.3% on a seasonally adjusted month-to-month basis and increased 0.4% on an unadjusted year-over-year basis, accordin
Cabela’s Q4 Comps Climb 7.3%
Cabela's Inc. reported that on a like calendar basis, adjusted for divestitures, total revenue during the fourth quarter increased 8.4% to $934 million. Retail store revenue increased 11.4% to $479 million; direct revenue increased 0.5% to $386 milli
Lance Armstrong Retires, Again
Lance Armstrong has retired from professional cycling, according to the Associated Press. Armstrong, 39, attributed his decision to growing family responsibilities and being tired of the sports demanding training requirements.
Goode Ski Technologies Brings Snow Ski Production to U.S.
Goode Ski Technologies is moving production of all its snow skisfrom China to its headquarters in Ogden, Utah, the company announced Monday. The company, which specializes in making premium carbon fiber water and snow skis, plans to hire 20 to 30 more pro
Dealer Camp Draw Scott Sports National Sales Meeting
SCOTT Sports confirmed their plans for ScottWeek at Dealer Camp, a preview of its 2012 line of bicycles for Scott dealers at Deer Valley Resort in Utah. ScottWeek at Dealer Camp will include the national sales meeting for account managers July 22-23rd, a
Nordstrom’s Q4 Profits Climb 35%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $232 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2011. This represented an increase of 35% compared with net earnings of $172 million, or 77 cents per diluted share, for the same q
Nordstrom to Acquire HauteLook
Nordstrom, Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire HauteLook, Inc., a leader in the online private sale marketplace…
Compass Diversified Holdings CEO Takes Leave of Absence
Compass Diversified Holdings, the equity owner of Fox Racing Shox and Liberty Safe, announced that Joe Massoud, its chief executive officer, has requested, and the Board has approved, a leave of absence to focus his attention on an informal regulatory inq
La Jolla Group Introduces Shared Services Marketing Team
La Jolla Group announced the creation of a multi-faceted, internal Marketing division that will help streamline best practices across the company's youth lifestyle brands, including O'Neill, Rusty, Metal Mulisha, True Love & False Idols, In God&
Brooks Honors Inspiring High School Track and XC Coaches
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced the launch of Inspiring Coaches, a new program honoring high school cross country and track and field coaches who make a significant, positive impact on the lives of their athletes…
Hincapie Awards Arizona to New Rep
Hincapie Sportswear added Arizona to Jason Losey’s sales territory, which already included Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico…
Puma AG’s Fourth Quarter Revenues Climb; Currency-Adjusted Sales Jump 28% in Americas
Puma AG reported consolidated sales in the fourth quarter increased by 16.1% currency-adjusted and 28.2% in Euro terms, reaching 623.4 million euros ($843.7m). All regions contributed positively to this performance. Currency adjusted sales in EMEA were up
