Columbia Becomes Title Sponsor of Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series
Columbia Sportswear will become the title sponsor of the popular Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Series. The agreement includes naming rights of the 18-event Columbia Muddy Buddy Series, as well as the Columbia Mini Muddy Buddy and designates Columbia as the exclu
Two REI Stores Awarded LEED Gold Rating
REI announced that its stores in Round Rock, Texas and Lincoln Park, Ill. have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for Commercial Interiors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)…
Kappa’s U.S. Distributor Secures Line of Credit
Total Apparel Group, Inc. has secured a line of credit through Hartsko Financial Services that will assist the company in financing purchase orders for Active Apparel and Kappa North America, two of TAG`s wholly-owned subsidiaries. TAG`s line of c
Under Armour Beats Q3 Estimates; Raises Outlook
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 16.2% in the third quarter to $269.5 million from $231.9 million a year ago. Net income increased 1.9% to $26.2 million, or 52 cents a share, from $25.7 million, or 51 cents, a year ago. Apparel revenues incr
Golfsmith Q3 Earnings Decline as Revenues Fall 8.5%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues slid 8.5% in the third quarter to $90.6 million from $101.7 million a year ago. The decline reflects an 8.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 27.0% decrease in revenues from the direct-to-c
Benchmade Hires New Director of Manufacturing
Benchmade Knife Company has hired Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…
Cabela’s Nearly Doubles Q3 Net Income; Raises Guidance
Cabela's Inc. reported that total revenue for the third quarter increased 2.0% to $624.3 million compared to $611.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. Retail store revenue increased 6.1% and comps rose 3.5% for the period, while direct revenues
Rab Opens U.S. Office; Hires Sales Force
Rab is opening a new Colorado-based office and warehouse. Matt Gowar, Rab’s CEO, now owns the company, which enters its third season on the North American market during the winter of 2009-10…
Grassroots Hires New President/CEO
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance hired Roanne Miller as the organization's new President/CEO. Miller will take the leadership role effective immediately. Miller replaces David Matz, who served as president of the organization until his departure on
Skechers Ekes Out Q3 Gain; Backlogs Jump
Skechers USA, Inc. reported its first revenue gain since the third quarter of 2008, driven by high-single digit growth internationally, double-digit improvements in its retail channel, and smaller declines in its domestic wholesale business. Backlogs are
Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC
BPMW said it has decided to move its Compass men's footwear trade show to New York City for next season. Compass had been held in Vegas at the same time as the WSA trade show…
Larry Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
Larry J. Franklin has been elected as the new chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). Franklin, president of Franklin Sports, Inc., based in Stoughton, Mass., was elected for a one-year term at the SGMA’s annual business me
Lafuma Group America Completes Acquisition of Eider and Killy Brands
The Lafuma Group's US subsidiary has successfully completed its acquisition and full integration of two leading French ski brands, Eider and Killy. The company said the combination of Eider and Killy strengthens the group's already diverse portf
Insight Technology Adds All Sports as Distributor
Insight Technology, a provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has added All Sports, a member of the Big Rock Sports group, as its newest commercial distributor…
Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results
Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran