Rising Costs Worry Garmin Analysts
Rising advertising and R&D expenses at Garmin Ltd.’s Fitness and Outdoor segments came under scrutiny during its first quarter earnings call last week, when analysts pressed executives on how long the company would have to sustain higher spending le
VF Corp’s Q1 Impacted by Currency Challenges
VF Corp. reported earnings dipped 2.8 percent in the first quarter but would have been ahead 13 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis. Sales increased 1.9 percent or 8 percent on a c-n basis. Among its major brands, sales on a c-n basis rose 7 percen
Body Glove to Sponsor Nolan Rapoza
Body Glove added Nolan Rapoza, the 17-year-old amateur surfer, to its ambassador team…
Mountain Khakis Acquired by Warren Kanders
Mountain Khakis was acquired Wednesday by Warren B. Kanders, executive chairman of Black Diamond Inc.. Kanders will join Mountain Khakis as the chairman, while Ross Saldarini will continue to serve as president…
Mizuno Renews Contract with Boston Marathon Women’s Winner
Mizuno USA signed a multi-year renewal contract with 2015 Boston Marathon Women’s Winner, Caroline Rotich. The partnership has a global reach, with specific USA responsibilities…
Newton Running to Sell at Dick’s SG
Newton Running has opened up distribution to Dick's Sporting Goods in select stores and online at dicks.com starting in May. As part of the partnership, Newton Running will also have a presence at this weekend’s Dick's Sporting Goods Pitts
Vibram CEO Antonio Dus Resign
Vibram announced that CEO Antonio Dus has resigned. Vibram president and chairman of the board Marco Bramani, the grandson of founder Vitale Bramani, will take over as interim CEO…
Sanuk Launches Global Brand Campaign
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the launch of its multi-platform, global marketing campaign titled, “Always…Sanuk.” Rolling out in April, the campaign is an evolution of the brand's 2014 campaign aimed at educating the consumer about t
Big 5 Sees Sales Bounce Back, Net Improve in Q1
With sales picking up in March with the arrival of seasonally spring weather, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported first-quarter earnings reached the higher end of its guidance…
Patagonia Film Illustrates Brand’s Growing Activism
Patagonia released The Fisherman’s Son, a new 30-minute film chronicling a Chilean man's struggle to preserve his favorite surfing spot, in an illustration of the brand's own broadening environmental activism…
Life Fitness Sees Modest Growth in Q1
Brunswick Corp. reported sales in its Fitness segment, which includes Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, rose 3.1 percent in the first quarter to $185.6 million and advanced 6 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis…
Filson and Keen Honored by The Conservation Alliance Grantees
Filson, Juniper Ridge, and Keen have been named the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Award for 2015. The award recognizes member companies that go above and beyond in building relationships with Conservation Alliance grantees..
SUP Industry to Participate in OR Summer Market and Surf Expo
The StandUp Paddle Industry Association (SUPIA) has reached an agreement to exclusively endorse and participate in Surf Expo’s two annual shows and Outdoor Retailer’s Summer Market…
AAFA American Image Awards Draws Star-Studded Crowd
The 37th Annual AAFA American Image Awards, hosted by actress Debi Mazar, drew nearly 400 industry executives and celebrity supporters…
Shimano’s Q1 Boosted by Cycling Momentum
Boosted by healthy cycling gains in the U.S. and Europe, Shimano Inc. reported revenues in the first quarter climbed 29.5 percent to ¥98.0 billion ($823 mm)…
