Thule Invests $2.3 Million in Improvements to Testing Center
Thule Group, best known for its automobile accessory solutions for bike, equipment and storage attachments, said that it had invested $2.3 million in improvements to its global testing center in Hillerstorp, Sweden.
Moncler Nine Month Revenues Up in High Teens
Monclear S.p.A, the French luxury ski wear and fashion apparel company, reported consolidated revenue reached €561.5 million in the nine months ended Sept. 30, up 25 percent compared to the comparable period last year. Revenues grew 17 percent in cu

DSW Brings Back Shoe Lovers Care Philanthropic Platform
DSW Inc. is donating a total of $110,000 in grants through its Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program…
Dillard’s Profits Slide in Q3
Dillard’s Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 17.2 percent. Same-store sales decreased 4 percent…
Lenzing Ties Profits to More Sustainable Fibers
The Lenzing Group unveiled a plan Monday that ties profit growth to increasing sales of specialty fibers – including Modal and Tencel – to half its revenue by 2020…
Outside Puts New Spin on Best Places to Work List
A number of lesser known companies, including a few from outside the outdoor recreation industry, edged out Smartwool, Eagle Creek, Superfeet, Petzl, Toad&Co and SpyderCo to take the top spots in Outside magazine's annual best places to work list…
BDO Survey Shows Major Retailers Spreading Out Holiday Promotions
Significantly more retailers plan to spread their holiday promotions throughout the holiday shopping season, as opposed to focusing on a specific day, according to the tenth annual BDO Retail Compass Survey of CMOs…
Ironman and Clif Bar Extend Partnership into 2016
Ironman has extended Clif Bar as the Official Sports Nutrition Sponsor of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 North American race series through 2016…
Spyder Extends Partnership with US Ski Team Through 2020
Spyder has renewed its long-standing partnership with The United States Ski Team (USST) for an additional four years, through 2020…
Inaria to Sponsor Sebastian Giovinco
Inaria, a brand within the Performance Sports Group portfolio that manufactures soccer equipment and apparel, formed a partnership with Toronto FC and Italian National Team star Sebastian Giovinco…
Puma Appoints Head of Golf for Dach and Benelux Regions
Puma appointed Stefan Gnad as its new head of golf within its affiliate Cobra Puma Golf Dach & Benelux…
Warm Weather Sends Mild Chill Through Grassroots Summit
An unusually warm start to fall sent a mild chill through the first buying show of the winter season in Knoxville, TN last week…
Sports Chek’s Hot Streak Continues in Q3
While several retailers in the U.S. are facing challenges with weaker consumer spending trends and warm weather so far this fall, Sports Chek way up north continues to thrive…
Hydrapak Selects PR Firm
Hydrapak, a collapsible bottle and reservoir hydration brand, hired Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group to lead a PR program spurring awareness, affinity and sales in the United States…
Planet Fitness Q3 sales comps up 6.9 percent
Planet Fitness Inc., reported revenue up 8.4 percent to $68.8 million in the third-quarter, including a 6.9 percent rise in same-store sales.