Columbia First Quarter Driven by Owned Retail; Backlog Jumps 20%
Columbia Sportswear Company posted a strong first quarter with solid gains in sales, gross margin, net income, and backlogs…
Cybex Cuts Q1 Net Loss in Half on Stronger Margins
Cybex International reported sales for the first quarter of 2010 decreased by 9.7% to $26.1 million compared to $28.9 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
Hi-Tec Sees Nice Boost in European Business; Rosario Leaving as Willis Enters
Hi-Tec is highlighting its growing strength and performance within the athletic and outdoor footwear markets…
REI Re-Elects Fortune 500 Vets, Spanish-Language Media Mogul to Co-op Board
Recreational Equipment, Inc. have elected Brenda Davis, Anne Farrell, John Hamlin and José Ignacio Lozano to the co-op’s board April 19…
National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards $419,150 to Promote Hunting
Emphasizing projects designed to reactivate lapsed hunters, introduce more youngsters to hunting and evaluate previously funded efforts, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has awarded Hunting Heritage Partnership grants to seven state wildlife
Life Fitness Names Tim McCarthy VP For The Americas
Life Fitness has named Tim McCarthy vice president for the Americas, responsible for performance in the United States, Canada and Latin America…
OGIO Appoints VP of Strategic Development
Dan Jelinek has joined OGIO International as the company's global VP of strategic development, a new position created to support the company's aggressive growth initiatives…
Warrior Sports Appoints KLONE LAB as Sandal Licensee
Warrior Sports will team with KLONE LAB, LLC as its U.S. licensing partner for sandals and slides. KLONE LAB holds the sandals license for Warrior Sports' parent, New Balance…
Imperial Headwear Adds New Golf Rep
Imperial Headwear has tapped Steve Weber as the company's new golf sales representative serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota…
Vermont Bill Addresses Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation is urging the Vermont legislature to give final approval to legislation that would address credit card “swipe” fees, saying merchants should be able to give a discount to customers who pay by cash, check or debit
Schuylkill Valley Sports Appoints Steve Kauffman as EVP
Schuylkill Valley Sports appointed Steve Kauffman as executive vice president. Kauffman will be responsible for providing executive leadership in the areas of strategic planning, financial administration and human resource management…
Coalition Kicks Off First National Outdoor Youth Summit and Festival
On the heels of American's Great Outdoor initiative launched by President Obama and in celebration of Earth Day 2010; Outdoor Foundation announced 'Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival' presented by The North Face, in partnership with B
Under Armour Names Henry Stafford as SVP, Apparel
Under Armour announced that Henry Stafford will join the company as senior vice president, apparel in June 2010. Stafford has extensive experience in the apparel industry, which includes top positions with American Eagle Outfitters and Old Navy…
NSSF Admits ‘Challenges’ with 2010 SHOT Show; Improvements in Discussion for 2011
The National Shooting Sports Foundation called the 2010 SHOT Show at the Sands Expo & Convention Center a “great success,” but noted that the physical layout of the complex presented challenges…
SGMA Discusses Rule Changes with NCAA and NFHS
On Wednesday, April 21 in Indianapolis, nearly 70 sporting goods industry executives from more than 35 different sporting goods companies met with the leadership of SGMA, NCAA, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to discus
