Obama Admin Lifts Opposition to Tariff Suspension Bills
Manufacturers who were up in arms last week were able to relax over the weekend when the Obama administration announced Friday they were lifting their opposition to eight of the 18 outdoor industry miscellaneous tariff bills (MTBs) that reduce import tari
Iconix Completes Acquisition Of Umbro
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of the Umbro brand and related intellectual property assets from Nike, Inc. for $225 million in cash…
Finish Line Supports Special Olympics
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the release of co-branded Special Olympics shoelaces, the proceeds of which will benefit Special Olympics programs in all 50 states…
HandM Releases Urban Cycling Apparel Collection
Swedish clothing company Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) has partnered with East London’s Brick Lane Bikes, the United Kingdom’s first fixed-gear bike store, to create an 11-piece menswear collection designed for urban cyclists…
Teva Dropping Sponsorship of Mountain Games; Games Will Go On
Outdoor footwear stalwart Teva is withdrawing as title sponsor of the Vail, CO-based outdoor mountain games created in 2002, by now-president Joel Heath. Eddie Bauer announces its return as presenting sponsor of the Winter Mountain Games, Feb. 8-10.
Rocket Fish Issues Winter 2013-14 Design Forecast
Rocket Fish design, a leading industrial design firm, has issued its Winter 2013/2014 style guide which forecasts that high-tech innovative materials, minimalist design, and industrial styling will lead the way as brands finalize their Winter 2013/14 prod
Outdoor Industry Pressure Heads off Tariff Threat
The Obama Administration, in response to a swift and vocal campaign by the outdoor industry, lifted its opposition Friday to eight miscellaneous tariff bills (MTBs) that reduce import duties on certain specialty outdoor footwear products that have no viab
Independent UCI Commission to Conduct Hearing in April on USADA Report
An Independent Commission, initiated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and chaired by The Right Honourable Sir Philip Otton, will hold a hearing in April 2013 in London to look into issues and allegations arising out of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agenc
Quiksilver Opens Stores in Vail and Park City
Quiksilver opened in mid-November newly designed mountain concept stores in Vail, CO. and Park City, UT to emphasize its Wintersports Division's growing snow and technical apparel collections…
Johnson Outdoor’s Reports Outdoors Gear Sales Grew 8.1 Percent in Q4
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported total net sales for the fourth quarter declined 3.3 percent compared to a year earlier as lower shipments of Marine Electronics to distributors more than offset higher Outdoor Gear sales…
Ken Spires Resigns as M.J. Soffe’s President
Ken Spires has resigned from his position as president of M.J. Soffe, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Apparel. Robert Humphreys, Delta Apparel's CEO and chairman, will serve as president of M.J. Soffe on an interim basis…
Genesco’s Q3 Profits Jump on Strong Comps at Journeys
Genesco Inc.reported earnings from continuing operations jumped 56.5 percent in the third quarter. Sales increased 7.8 percent to $664.5 million. Comparable store sales increased 4 percent for the company, with an 8 percent increase in the Journeys Group
Johnson Outdoors Sees Double-Digit Profit Gain in FY 2012
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit operating profit growth on higher revenue for fiscal 2012. Net sales increased 1.2 percent to $412.3 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $407.4 million in fiscal 2011…
Compass Diversified Holdings Names New CEO
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), which owns CamelBak Products and mountain bike components maker Fox, named a new CEO Friday to replace one who has been on a leave of absence pending an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission…
SSV Adding Five Branded Stores at Colorado and Lake Tahoe Resorts
Specialty Sports Venture (SSV) is in the process of opening seven new retail stores at various mountain destinations in Colorado and California. The company is opening Icebreaker, Oakley, Patagonia, Smartwool and The North Face branded stores as well as i
