SGB was first exposed to the latest in Ortovox mountain apparel after Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in January in anticipation of its fall launch into the U.S., and we finally had a chance to sit down with Ortovox U.S. Brand Manager Tom Mason to gain a better understanding about what this apparel means to retailers, […]
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Skechers to Shift to Direct Distribution in Latin America
Skechers USA Inc. is transitioning to a direct distribution model in Latin America from a third-party distributor. Its new wholly-owned subsidiary, Skechers Latin America LLC will oversee more than 30 countries in the region…
Safilo’s North American Sales Slow
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported its sales growth in North America, where it is building a Global Sports and Outdoor Lifestyle segment around its Smith sunglasses brand, slowed significantly in currency-neutral terms in the second quarter…
Pearl Izumi Donates Coffee Sales to Kids Running America
Pearl Izumi, the maker of ride, run and triathlon apparel and footwear, will donate $8.00 from every bag sold of their Runner’s High coffee to Kids Running America…
Safilo North America Wholesale Revenues Up 2.4 Percent in Q2
Safilo Group S.p.A., which owns the Smith sports optics and helmet brand, reported net sales grew 1.0 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis in the first half of the year…
PHIT America to Hold Inactivity Seminar
PHIT America will hold a webinar Thursday, August 13, exploring the ‘Inactivity Pandemic’ what PHIT America is doing to reverse these trends, and what others can do…
OR Lists 30 Made-in-America Exhibitors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer (OR) have announced 30 outdoor brands whose products will be featured in the third Made in America Product Showcase at OR Summer Market, August 5-8, 2015…
Amer Sports Builds Sales, Trims Losses in Q2
Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Wilson, Arc'teryx and Suunto brands, reported net sales excluding recently acquired Louisville Slugger grew 7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the second quarter ended June 30…
Amer Sports Cuts Q2 Loss by Nearly Half
Amer Sports reported sales, excluding Louisville Slugger, increased 7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the second quarter ended June 30 thanks to strong growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific, Footwear and a surge in Winter Sports Equipment sal
Amer Sports Adds Queenax to Precor Fitness Line
Amer Sports has acquired Queenax and will integrate the maker of “functional fitness training systems” into its Precor line of traditional strength, cardio and networked fitness offerings…
Boys Scouts of America Drops Ban of Openly Gay Adult Leaders
The Boys Scouts of America has removed its national restriction on openly gay adult leaders and employees in a move that could make it more a more palatable…
Luxottica Reports Solid Q2 Growth in North America
Luxottica Group reported its adjusted sales in North America grew 29.3 percent to €1.43 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, up 5.7 percent in currency-neutral terms…
Sympatex Names New North American VP
Sympatex Technologies, which develops, manufactures and sells membranes, laminates and textiles used in outdoor apparel and footwear, has appointed Derek Spingler vice president for North America…
Accell North America: Challenging IBD Market Slowed 1H Growth
Accell Group N.V. reported sales in North America increased 2 percent as it adapted to rapid changes in the independent bicycle dealer and parts distribution…
Amazon Grew North American Operating Margins in Q2
Amazon.com Inc. reported its North American merchandise sales accelerated in the second quarter as it launched its Prime same-day delivery…