Dakine Sourcing Swimwear from California
Dakine has chosen Northridge Mills to help produce its first women's swimwear line at its factory in California.
The line will hit finer retail stores this spring…
Bodacious Sales Expands Tecnica/Blizzard Territory
Bodacious Sales of Colorado has added New Mexico to its Tecnica/Blizzard sales territory. Jeff Sale and his team will manage Tecnica and Blizzard alpine and footwear products in Colorado and New Mexico…
UA Outdoor Hires First PR Firm to Focus on Outdoor/Action Sports
Under Armour's Outdoor Performance Division hired Groundswell PR to boost the profile of its outdoor products in the outdoor and action sports arenas. The hire marks the first time since UA launched the division in 2006 that it has hired a PR/marketi
Fiskars to Pay $2.6MM to Settle CPSC Complaint Against Gerber
Fiskars Brands Inc. of Madison, WI has agreed to pay a $2.6 million civil penalty and abide by a consent decree to settle a federal lawsuit alleging it knowingly failed to report dangerous defects in an axe made by Gerber Legendary Blades to the U.S. Cons
Dorel’s Bike Business Resumes Growth Mode
Dorel Industries Inc. unveiled a series of changes at its nearly $1-billion-year bicycle business last week, including eight new managers, a new name and its first subsidiary in Chile. The announcements mark a shift back to growth mode after more than a y
The Buckle Sees Modest December Comp Gain
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended Jan. 3 increased 2.5 percent. Net sales for…
Stage Stores Reports Holiday Comps Increased 6.5 Percent
Stage Stores, Inc. raised its fourth-quarter guidance while reporting holiday comparable sales grew 6.5 percent for the nine week period ending Jan. 3…
Adidas Secures 12-Year Deal With University of Miami
Adidas and the University of Miami announced a landmark 12-year partnership making Adidas the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Hurricanes through the 2027-28 season…
Head North America Names Winter Sports Sales and Marketing Chief
Head North America promoted Jon Rucker to senior vice president – sales/marketing for Head USA Winter Sports. ..
Outdoor Inspiration Award Finalists Named
Finalists for the fifth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards were selected and announced Thursday. The awards, which are presented by title sponsor Adidas Outdoor and Outdoor Retailer, recognize individuals, groups, and companies whose efforts are above and
Brooks-Range Redesigns Logo and OR Booth
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Co. will unveil a new logo and trade show booth at Outdoor Retailer as part of an expanded marketing effort aimed at boosting brand awareness beyond professional guides…
WSI Sports to Keep New England Patriots Warm This Weekend
WSI Sports, a Minnesota company that make base layers for outdoor athletes and hunters, will provide the New England Patriots custom apparel for their Divisional Round Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be
Igloo Acquires Cool Gear, Names New President
ACON Investments, L.L.C. announced today that its portfolio company, Igloo Products Corp. has completed the purchase of Cool Gear International, LLC and that Mark Parrish has been hired as Igloo’s new president…
RECALL: Pro Performance Recalls SKLZ Resistance Trainers
About 52,000 units of SKLZ Recoil 360 All-Position Resistance Trainers are being recalled. The firm has received three reports of the weld on the resistance trainer breaking and resulting in serious injuries, including blunt trauma to a lower leg, a punct
Nike Expands Ultimate Sports Camps
Nike Sports Camps began offering youth ultimate camps supporting Ultimate Frisbee at 6 locations nationwide in 2013 and has expanded their Nike Ultimate Camp offerings to include over a dozen summer locations and a spring camp location for 2015…
