Canadian Ski Team to Wear CW-X Base Layers
As part of the four-year deal, Wacoal Sports Science Corp. (WSSC) will supply its CW-X compression base layer tops and bottoms to the Canadian Alpine and Para-Alpine Ski Teams. In return, WSSC has the right to use Alpine Canada Alpin’s imagery, phraseolog
Epic Kayaks Hires New Technology Director
Dave Kruger, who played key design and manufacturing roles at Wenonah Canoe and Bell Canoe Works, has joined Epic Kayaks in the same role. Charleston, S.C.-based Epic name Kruger as its director of technology and manufacturing. At Wenonah/Current Designs
Industrial Revolution Hire to Focus on Outdoor
Industrial Revolution, manufacturers of UCO and Pedco products, in addition to managing U.S. distribution for Light My Fire, Grilliput and Swiss Spice, has hired Matt Dekker as a senior-level sales and marketing manager at the company’s Washington-based h
Quiksilver’s Q2 Revenues Up 7% Without Rossignol
Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter ended July 31 increased 7% to $564.9 million. Consolidated income from continuing operations fell 7% to $33.1 million. The results excluded the Rossignol
Zumiez’s August Comps Inch Up 0.2%
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 30, increased 13.1% to $53.2 million, compared to $47 million for the four-week period ended September 1, 2007. Comparable store sales increased 0.2% for the four-week period
Adidas Settles Three-Stripe Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
Adidas AG settled a trademark-infringement lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of copying its three-stripe design on sneakers. Adidas and Wal-Mart filed a joint request on Aug. 29 to dismiss the three-year-old case in federal court in Portland, Oregon.
Forzani’s Q2 Profits Sink 72.2%
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported net earnings for the second quarter fell 72.2% to C$1.5 million ($1.4 million), or 5 cents per share, compared to the prior year's second quarter of C$5.4 million ($5 million), or 16 cents. Cash flow from operations fo
Junk Food Clothing to Launch NFL Line
Junk Food Clothing has entered into an apparel licensing agreement with the National Football League to create a retro-inspired lifestyle collection. The Junk Food NFL Lifestyle Collection will make its better boutique, specialty store and department stor
Bikes Belong Announces Four Grants
Bikes Belong announced the award of four grants that will help construct community paths in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Oklahoma—and build some Colorado singletrack…
J.C. Penney August Same-store Sales Down 4.9%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc.'s comparable store sales decreased 4.9% for the four-week period ended Aug. 30, in-line with the company’s guidance for sales to decrease mid-single digits. Women’s apparel and family shoes were the strongest performing mer
Mountain High Knitwear to Make K-Swiss Socks
Mountain High Knitwear, based in Tucson, AZ, has acquired the sock license for K-Swiss. The new high-tech performance line targeted for serious athletes in tennis, running and cross-training rolls out Spring ’09. The K-Swiss collection will offer three di
Gander Expects Back Half Resurgence After Strong Q2
For a book-end period that concludes what is historically a weak half for outdoor retailers, Gander Mountain reported surprisingly strong revenue growth for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Company management called the quarter “the strongest second qu
Dispute Erupts Over Rights to Karhu Brand
KARHU Holding B.V. has terminated its footwear license with Karhu Sporting Goods Oy of Finland over allegations of forgery and fraud and is incorporating a new company in Finland to take over the company’s footwear sales there directly, KARHU Holding told
Cannondale Sports Group President Departs
Dorel Industries Inc. reported that Jeff Frehner, president and CEO of the Cannondale Sports Group (CSG), has decided to leave the company for family reasons. Robert P. Baird, Jr., president of the Dorel's Recreational/Leisure segment, which includes
B.O.S.S. Goes One-On-One with TNF’s Steve Rendle
In an interview with BOSS, TNF President Steve Rendle explained that to sustain its meteoric growth rates, the company must reach outside the $18 billion outdoor industry and garner more business in the $22 billion actions sports and $48 billion performan
