Brunswick Corp. Sees Top Line Up 11% in Q4; Narrows Loss
Brunswick Corp. fourth quarter sales improved 10.9% to $728.8 million from $657.3 million in the prior-year period. The company’s net loss narrowed to $104.1 million, or $1.17 per share, compared to a loss of $124.0 million, or $1.40 per share, in t
C4 Waterman Gets Financing Partner
C4 Waterman, Inc., best known for its stand-up paddleboards, has landed a partner to help finance and manage its expansion into other watersports…
OR Winter Market: Boots Pushing Minimalism in Construction and Feel
The buzz at the footwear booths at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market was all around 'barefoot' and its close cousin 'minimalist.' So it may not be surprising that ever lightweight models continue to work their way into the boot
Skullcandy Looks to go Public
Headphone maker Skullcandy filed a registration statement with the SEC on Friday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. Proceeds will be used to pay down debt and for working capital purposes. The company increased its sales from $9.1
Mazgaj Named QDMA Chief Operating Officer
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) Bob Mazgaj has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer. Bob comes to QDMA from Ducks Unlimited, where he was the Director of Event and Volunteer Leadership Programs at DU's National Headquarte
Berghaus Reorganizes to Optimize Growth
Berghaus, the British maker of outdoor apparel, footwear and equipment, has reorganized its business by creating an International Board that will oversee the overall direction of the brand and will work with dedicated regional business units delivering mo
NBS Names VP of Outdoor Division
NBS said Rand Whitney has joined the NBS Team as VP of its outdoor division. NBA said Whitney's experience in the outdoor Industry is extensive, having formerly served as vice president for High Sierra Sport Co., sales & marketing director for LaFum
Dick’s SG to pay $15M to Settle Wage Disputes
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc agreed to pay up to $15 million to settle a number of class action lawsuits that had alleged a failure to pay overtime and other promised wages, according to a company filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Skullcandy Takes Meteoric Growth to the Bank with Initial Public Offering
Headphone maker Skullcandy filed a registration statement with the Securities & Exchange Commission on Friday to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering. Proceeds will be used to pay down debt and for working capital purposes…
Interbike Hires Marketing Director
In an effort to better serve the bike industry, Interbike announced it's bolstering its marketing department with the addition of Elayna Caldwell and the promotion of Rich Kelly. Beginning February 14, Caldwell will fill the newly created position of
Shock Doctor Partners with USA Football
Minneapolis-based Shock Doctor, the maker of mouthguards, has partnered with USA Football in the “Team USA vs. The World” Game on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at Westlake Stadium in Austin, TX…
Wolverine World Wide Establishes International Group
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. has established a new stand-alone International Group to further galvanize growth overseas. The group will be led by Bill Brown, a 24-year veteran of the company. Brown most recently led the former Heritage Brands Group and has
R.G. Barry Purchases Foot Petals
R.G. Barry Corp. has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Foot Petals, LLC., a Long Beach, California-based developer and marketer of premium insoles . R.G. Barry will operate Foot Petals as a subsidiary…
Hanesbrands 2010 Profits Soar on 11.2% Sale Gain
Hanesbrands nearly quadrupled its profits on an 11.2% increase in sales to $4.33 billion last year and projected higher earnings for 2011. The company said market share gains accounted for 6 percentage points of the sales growth, but that price increases
Champion to Outfit U.S. Women’s Lacrosse Team
For the first time, the U.S. women's national senior lacrosse team will sport Champion Athleticwear uniforms on the lacrosse field at this year's Champion Challenge, scheduled for this weekend, Jan. 29-30, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Comple
