Bass Pro Lays Off 30 at HQ
Bass Pro Shops has laid off 30 people at its Springfield corporate headquarters, according to Missouri's News-Leader..
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Q2 Revenues Jump 54%
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues in its Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue increased 54% to $119 million in the second quarter. The gains were largely due to the strength of product introductions in the quarter. Financial highlights from the second quarter incl
Timberland Trims Second Quarter Loss
The Timberland Co. said its U.S. sales fell 13% in the second quarter – historically the company’s weakest – while wholesale shipments fell 10.1% worldwide as it continued to shut under-performing stores and prepare for critical global product launches in
Sport Chalet Feels Pain of Soft SoCal Market
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales and earnings decline as the retailer found conducting business in the Southern California market to be a tough thing to do. The retailer did see “fairly good strength” in men's apparel business along with the fitness busi
Under Armour Posts Strong Q2 Sales Growth
Under Armour closed its second quarter with sales above the year-ago period, while cluing analysts in to its plans for new product launches in the back half of this year and the first half of 2009. However, net income declined as a result of front-loaded
Veltec Names New England Rep
Veltec Sports has appointed Andy Ewas to the position of outside sales representative for the New England territory, effective Aug. 15, 2008. exclusively markets Sidi in the US, and Colnago, Descente, Enervit, Shebeest and Vredestein in both the US and Ca
Hi-Tec Hires Hochwender as Regional Sales Manager
Hi-Tec has hired Dennis Hochwender as their western regional sales manager, managing the sales team from California to the Rockies. He brings with him an extensive expertise in the outdoor market stemming from ten years in retail and 19 years as sales man
Ritchey/Syncros Names Retail Sales Manager
Ritchey Design/Syncros USA announced the promotion of Nate Shaw, formerly with inside sales, to national retail sales manager. Under this new title, Shaw will manage three customer groups – retail direct, builder sales and grassroots team businesses.
Nike Addresses Workers Rights Breaches in Malaysia
Nike said in a statement that it had completed its initial investigation into claims of unacceptable living conditions, withholding of worker passports and garnishing of wages at Hytex, a Malaysian contract factory. Nike said its investigation confirmed s
Asics Introduces Limited Edition Kayanos for NYC Marathon
In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially em
On the Upswing
Climbing gear gradually gets greener. Despite industry-wide efforts to embrace green operations in the last few years—such as incorporating organic materials into gear, switching to solar energy, purchasing carbon offsets and rethinking packaging—the clim
K-Swiss Sponsors The Ford Ironman World Championship
K-Swiss, making a big push to get back into the running category, signed on as the official run course sponsor for the recently completed Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii…
Rack it Up
Vendors are making it easier to fit, order and mount once-tedious gear transport systems.
Newton Running Introduces Motion All-Weather Shoe
Newton Running plans to introduce a new Motion All-Weather Shoe, a technically advanced, lightweight trainer, designed for damp and chilly weather. The shoe features a breathable, water-repellant upper, a sticky rubber outsole tuned for cold temperatures
Ecco Launches Biom Running Shoes
In a nod to the growing ‘barefoot running” movement based on natural motion, Ecco is introducing Biom, a collection of performance road and trail running shoes that the company hails as “category-changing running product.”…
