CGPR Names Nicole Kieser Senior Vice President
Consumer lifestyle public relations firm, which services industry accounts including Adidas Outdoor and W.L. Gore., named Nicole Kieser as senior vice president…
Perry Ellis Improves Profitability in Q3
Perry Ellis International reported a sharp uptick in earnings on an adjusted basis in the third quarter ended Oct. 31 with the help of cost controls. Revenues declined 2.8 percent with growth across its key lifestyle brands of Perry Ellis, Rafaella and Go
New Study Catalogs Bike Initiatives in 70 Gobal Cities
The European Cyclists Federation and World Council on Cycling published a study showcasing the ambitions of 70 cities from around the world to increase their mode share of cycling…
The Buckle’s Q3 Earnings Decline
The Buckle Inc. reported earnings slid 11.6 percent percent in the third quarter, to $35.9 million, or 74 cents a share…
Garmin to Modify SideVu Sonars in Wake of Ruling
While Garmin plans to appeal an ITC ruling saying that it infringed upon a Johnson Outdoor patent, it will modify the first-generation of its SideVu scanning sonars to address the the legal decision…
Skechers Claims Partial Victory in Converse Patent Ruling
Skechers USA Inc. claimed a partial victory Thursday in its patent infringement dispute with Nike Inc. subsidiary Converse Inc. relating to the Converse Chuck Taylor shoe…
Nike Sets $12B Stock Buyback Plan, Hikes Dividend
Nike, Inc. said its board of directors approved a new four-year, $12 billion program to repurchase shares of Nike’s Class B common stock. The board also approved a 14 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend and set a two-for-one st
New Balance Launches 3D Printed Running Shoe
New Balance said it will be launching the first running shoe with a 3D printed midsole. Through an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems and their newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm Flex TPU, New Balance has made significant advancements…
Fischer Skis U.S. Names Ryan Leach President and CEO
Fischer Skis U.S. LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately-held Fischer Sports GmbH of Austria, named Ryan Leach as its president and CEO…
OIWC Awards Nominations Due Dec. 1
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition’s issued its last call for nominations for leadership awards that will be announced in January 2016 and honored at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and Snowsport Industries Snow Show…
Sport Chek Opens Flagships in Toronto
Sport Chek opened two new flagship stores in Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Square One Shopping Centre in Toronto…
Adidas Signs Louisiana Tech
Adidas signed a five-year deal to sponsor Louisiana Tech across its 16 sports….
U.S. International Trade Commission Validates Converse’s Intellectual Property
The Chief Judge of the International Trade Commission (ITC) validated Converse's intellectual property rights in the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star and supported its right to enforcement, according to a statement from Converse…
Forest Service Approves Breckenridge Summer Expansions
The U.S. Forest Service has given Vail Resorts Inc. a final approval to expand summer activities at its Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, including zip lines, obstacle courses and more mountain biking and hiking trails…
Accell Group’s Premium Bike Boom Skipped U.S. in Q3
Accell Group reported strong European demand for high-end sports and e-bikes that fueled its growth in the third quarter, but the trend was largely absent in the United States, where Raleigh continues to reposition itself as a premium brand and e-bikes re
