Amer Sports Narrows Q2 Loss on Strength from Wilson Brand, EMEA Region
Sports equipment maker Amer Sports Corp., whose brands include Salomon, Wilson, Suunto, and Precor, among others, reported losses narrowed significantly due to a bump in sales for the second quarter ended June 30. Management said total company sales edged
Escalade Sports Triples Net Income on Sales Increase, Improved Margins
Similar to the company’s first quarter results, Escalade saw revenues for its sporting goods segment climb 9.3% for the fiscal second quarter ended July 10…
DealerCamp Draws 120 Shops and 53 Brands
More than 450 manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, media and advocates convened at the inaugural DealerCamp, July 29-31 at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, according to event organizer Lifeboat Events. DealerCamp is designed to bring together bicycl
ATK Security and Industry Group Renews Agency
ATK Security & Sporting group has renewed their media agency of record contract with CMG Marketing and Events through July 2012…
Henning to Lead RMEF Lands and Conservation Programs
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has announced the promotion of 10-year employee Blake Henning to the position of vice president of lands and conservation…
Oskaloosa Native PF’s Newest Iowa Farm Bill Biologist
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever has announced Eric Sytsma as its new Farm Bill Biologist covering Iowa's Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties…
Jetboil Files Suit for Infringement of Patents
Jetboil Inc. has filed a lawsuit suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC, in Delaware federal court for infringement of Jetboil's issued patents…
Keen Supports PDX 2 Gulf Coast Clean-Up Crew
KEEN has committed its support to the PDX 2 Gulf Coast Project with a $20,000 donation, which includes a matching fund for the first $5,000 in individual donations raised. PDX 2 Gulf Coast is a project which aims to learn more about the Gulf of Mexico oil
GSI Commerce Revenues Rise 41% on Success from RueLaLa
GSI Commerce Inc. reported net revenues for the first quarter ended July 3 increased 41% to $264.2 million from $187.2 million in the year-ago period…
AAFA President Comments on Export Legislation
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has replied to the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the current administrations commitment to double U.S. exports by 2015. Legislation is being presented due to the direct impact such policies might
Adidas to Debut Outdoor Line
Beginning in fall 2011, Adidas will debut its worldwide brand in the outdoor market with a newly developed repertoire of footwear, apparel and accessories they feel is pertinent to the U.S. market…
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, will present at RILA's annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC), September 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Mid-Atlantic Rep
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of cycling apparel, hired Josh Feazell as retail sales representative for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia…
Firearms Bill Heads to the Senate
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms urged the Senate to pass the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010 (HR 5552)…
Black Diamond Equipment Beefs up Global Sales Team
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced a new round of hires and several key personnel changes to strengthen its sales force and to better meet their strategic growth objectives…
