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
Order Issued Against Eyewear Counterfeit Distributor
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the manufacturer of eyewear, announced the final order issued by the Consumer Protection Center of the Sharjah's emirate (United Arab Emirates) to destroy 143,700 counterfeited Ray-Ban sunglasses, found during a raid action at
Arctic Cat Cuts Workforce
Arctic Cat Inc. announced a workforce reduction in order to align the company’s cost structure with current industrywide market conditions…
Pelican Products, Inc. Acquires Hardigg Industries
Pelican Products, Inc., manufacturer of plastic injection molded protective cases, has acquired long-time competitor Hardigg Industries, manufacturer of roto molded protective cases. The transaction, valued at approximately $200 million, is believed to be
Salomon Hires New Sales Reps
Salomon has added new sales reps for the new year. Koby and Stephanie Crooks will cover footwear and outdoor apparel in the South West, Bruce Diehl will add apparel to his other Salomon categories in New England and Adam Guile will take on footwear and ap
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
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
