Let the Feasting Begin: Wolverine Grabs Chaco
In what may be the first sign of a year ahead where the big get bigger and the weak get gobbled up or go away, the outdoor industry last week saw two public companies throw lifelines to two struggling brands…
L.L. Bean to Freeze Salaries
L.L. Bean is freezing all wages and salaries for its 5,500 employees for the coming year due to slumping sales. Spokeswoman Carolyn Beem told a local paper that the move eliminates the need to reduce 75 to 100 positions…
Skechers Inks TapouT License
Skechers USA signed a worldwide licensing agreement with TapouT, the mixed martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand. The new TapouT footwear line is launching as a focused men’s collection available in select department and specialty stores across N
Callaway 2008 Earnings Rises 6%
Callaway Golf Company expects net sales for 2008 to slip 0.7% to $1.12 billion from $1.13 billion in 2007. Consistent with recent earnings guidance, pro forma diluted earnings per share for 2008 are estimated to range from 93 cents to 95 cents a share, an
PGA Show Highlighted by Return of Titleist
This week’s 56th annual PGA Merchandise Show will be notable for a number of reasons apart from the usual product launches that promise to revolutionize the game of golf and the industry around it. The big news before the show is the return of one of the
The Hosiery Association Leads CPSC Legwear Coalition
The Hosiery Association, in conjunction with The Hosiery Technology Center, has created the CPSC Legwear Coalition to work in partnership with the Federal legislature and the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC Legwear Coalition has been
OR Winter Market Attendance Down 5%
Preliminary show numbers at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show indicate the softening of the market did effect show numbers both in the number of attendees (approx. 16,500 attendees) and sold floor space (330,000 net-sold, square-feet). The ove
Coalision Partners with Kilmer Capital
Coalision, the Montreal-based parent of Orage and Lolë, has entered into a partnership with Kilmer Capital Partners, a Canadian investment group. Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. Coalision said the association with Kilmer will help the company
Pearl Izumi Hires Running Reps
Pearl Izumi recently added Running specific sales talent in 2 key regions in the US; Northern California and the Southeast. These are the first independent agency representatives that have been hired to specifically represent the Pearl Izumi brand in the
Cabela’s Board Member Resigns
Cabela's Incorporated said Stephen P. Murray resigned from the Board of Directors effective Jan. 20, 2009. The retailer cited Murray's “other extensive business commitments” as the reason for the departure…
CamelBak Named REI’s Vendor Partner-of-the-Year
CamelBak Products, LLC, best known for their hydration backpacks and water bottles, received top honors as REI’s Vendor Partner-of-the-Year. Other winners were Osprey Packs in the camp/travel category, Pearl Izumi in action sports, and Outdoor Research in
Quiksilver Cuts Executive Salaries
Quiksilver Inc. has approved a 5% cut to the annual base salaries of some top executives as part of its cost-cutting efforts, according to a Securities & Exchange Commission filing…
Serena Williams Becomes Partner of Athletic Skincare Line
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has joined MISSION Skincare as a co-founder and partner of the athlete-engineered skincare product. Williams will join a list of co-founders that includes 2-time league MVP Steve Nash, 2-time gold medal soccer player Mia H
Report: VF Looking at DC Shoes
According to published reports, VF Corp. is rumored to be near a deal to acquire DC Shoes, a division of Quiksilver Inc. The Orange County Business Journal cited rumors that Quiksilver “could sell part or all of the company to a larger competitor are circ
Oboz Hires New Rockies Reps
Oboz footwear has tapped Eric Miller and Megan Chain of The Raven Workshop to drive sales in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Miller and Chain also represent Ibex, Westcomb, and Dakine…
