Taos Promotes Angilina Douglas To Head of Design
Taos Footwear, the women’s footwear brand based in Torrance, CA, promoted Angilina Douglas to director of design and development…
On Lands XTERRA AND Ironman Champion Spokesperson
On, the Swiss running shoes brand, has signed Lesley Paterson to an endorsement deal that will see the 2-time XTERRA World Champion wear the On shoes exclusively through 2014…
Edwin Watts Golf Launches ARC Club Matching System
Edwin Watts Golf introduced the ARC (Advanced Robot Certified) Club Matching System, powered by RoboFit Technology. With the proprietary new system, Edwin Watts Golf becomes the first and only golf retailer to implement scientifically proven robot testing
Outdoor Retailer to Remain in Salt Lake City Through 2016
Outdoor Retailer (OR) organizers, backed by the unanimous support of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) board of directors, has decided that the Winter and Summer Market tradeshows will continue at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City,
Lafuma Group Sells Stake, Plans Stock Offering
Calida Group, the Swiss bodywear company, has agreed to recapitalize Lafuma Group by buying up to 29 percent of the French company, which owns the Lafuma, Millet, Eider and Oxbow brands…
Mountainsmith Reps Share Anvil Award
Mountainsmith named BRM Reps and the Frontier Group as recipients of its 2012 Anvil Award for Agency of the Year
BRM represent Mountsmith in the Upper Midwest and is led by Bruce and Michelle Marsh. Frontier Group covers the Pacific Northwest and is heade
Columbia Sportswear Cites Weather, Discounts in Q4 Miss
Columbia Sportswear sold and earned less than expected in the fourth quarter due to mild winter weather in North America, flagging consumer confidence and a deeper than expected discounting…
Raleigh Phasing Out Canadian Manufacturing and Assembly
Accell Group N.V. will phase out manufacturing and assembly operation at Raleigh Canada Limited's Waterloo, Québec facility in 2013, resulting in the termination of 100 contract employees this summer. The facility will continue to support Raleigh Can
Native, Costa Eyewear Achieved 15 Percent Growth in 2012
A.T. Cross Company said it expects to meet its previously issued guidance of 70 cents earnings per share for 2012 thanks to growing sales of Native and Costa eyewear. ATX reported earnings per share of 64 cents in 2011…
Reebok and Spartan Race Announce Global Partnership
Reebok, the global fitness brand, and Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing series and Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012, announced a multi-year partnership. The collaboration marks Reebok’s commitment to one of t
Skora Hires Chris Elkins as Global Sales Director
Skora Inc, manufacturer of premium zero-drop running shoes, hired Chris Elkins as global sales director. Specializing in growing small footwear brands, Elkins has spent nearly 20 years supporting global consumer product brands, including Columbia Sportswe
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Raises $1.45M in Holiday Drive
The Finish Line Youth Foundation raised more than $1.45 million during its annual Holiday Drive in 650 Finish Line stores across the U.S. and online at finishline.com…
Black Diamond Equipment Names Apparel Component Partners
Black Diamond Equipment has partnered with Schoeller Textil, Polartec, PrimaLoft and Pertex as ingredient partners for its Fall 2013 apparel launch…
GSI’s Q4 Revenues Expand 10 Percent
EBay Inc. reported revenues at its GSI segment, which operates online stores for sports-oriented chains such as Sports Authority, Eastern Mountain Sports, SportChek, and several professional sports leagues, increased 10 percent in the fourth quarter, to $
K-Swiss to Be Bought by South Korea’s E.Land
K-Swiss Inc., which has been struggling to adjust to a fashion shift away from its white-on-white Classic models, agreed to be acquired by South Korea retail and fashion giant E.Land World Ltd…
