Morsel Munk Sponsors Outdoor Nation Youth Ambassador
Online retailer Morsel Munk LLC of Winsted, CT has become the latest outdoor business to sponsor a “Youth Ambassador” to this weekend's Outdoor Nation Youth Summit & Festival in New York City. The company said it has selected Claudia Szerakowski for
OR, ASR, Interbike Parent Plans for IPO
Nielsen Holdings BV, the television ratings and consumer research company that also owns Outdoor Retailer, ASR and Interbike trade shows, plans to raise up to $1.75 billion in an initial public offering, the company said in a securities filing…
Lululemon Triples Q1 Net Income on Strong Across the Board Results
Lululemon Athletica's first quarter earnings tripled from a year earlier and came in well ahead of company projections, leading to a stronger outlook for its current year. On a conference call with analysts, company CEO Christine Day said the quarte
FFANY: It Wasn’t All About Toning, but Close
While FFANY, held last week at the Hilton in New York City, primarily addresses the dress to casual footwear marketplace, a few other athletic guys worked the trade show. Here, a roundup of a few attending:
Merrell Enters the Barefoot Market through Vibram Partnership
Through a partnership with Vibram, Merrell will enter the barefoot category for Spring 2011. “It's a great opportunity for us,” said Jim Zwiers, president of Wolverine World Wide's Outdoor Group, at Wolverine's showroom in Manhattan as par
SGMA: U.S. Soccer Trends Surprise
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup starting last week, the global version of the Super Bowl is sure to spark the interest of fans and players from countries everywhere; but what will that translate to in a U.S. market which caters more to baseball, American foo
Yue Yuen’s First Half Profit Dips 3.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. said its first-half net profit fell 3.2% from a year earlier, due to higher tax expenses and despite an increase in sales. The Hong Kong-listed company said its net profit for the six months ended March 31 fell to US$21
Callaway Golf Sees Flat to Slight Rise in Q2 Earnings
Callaway Golf Company said it expects second quarter earnings to rise to a range of 10 cents to 15 cents share versus 10 cents a year ago. Sales are expected to reach in the range of $295 – $305 million versus $302 million a year ago…
True Temper Expanding to Increase Capacity
True Temper Sports is preparing to invest about $10 million, its largest capital investment in the last five years, to expand manufacturing capacity of its worldwide operations…
OBIT: Chad Jacobs
Chad Jacobs, one of the founders of ICR Communications, the investor relations company, has passed away at the age of 45 after a long battle with cancer…
Brooks Launches Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities
Brooks Sports, Inc. announced the imminent arrival of the Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities, a running-inspired carnival experience that will tour the country hitting running shops, events, and Rock 'n' Roll expos over the next several years…
Foot Locker Introduces Military Discount Program
Foot Locker, Inc. announced its partnership with Veterans Advantage to honor all who serve the nation and their families with a 20% discount delivered online, by phone and through its stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam…
Spenco Hires Global Sales Director
Spenco Medical Corporation has hired Jeff Antonioli as its new global sales director. Antonioli assumes direct sales management responsibility for Spenco sports, medical and occupational markets formerly held by R.C. Cruthirds, who is now V.P. Spenco Foot
Skirt Sports Expands Skirt Chaser 5k Race Series to 11 Cities
Skirt Sports announced that its successful Skirt Chaser 5k Race Series has expanded to 11 cities in 2010 reaching thousands of runners and fitness enthusiasts nationwide. In 2012, the series is slated for explosive growth with 20 locations in development.
New Balance to Sponsor Johan Santana
New Balance signed All-Star and award-winning pitcher, Johan Santana, to a multi-year endorsement contract…
