The Americas, and to a lesser extent the Asia Pacific, saved Amer Sports fiscal fourth quarter. The Finnish sporting goods company reported that sales in the Americas and the China grew 17.8 and 9.8 percent respectively, helping offset a 0.5 percent decl
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Amer Sports Grows Q4 Sales and Gross Margin Despite Winter Woes
Amer Sports reported net sales grew 6 percent in currency-neutral terms in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, despite a 9 percent decline in sales of Atomic and Salomon winter equipment, which it attributed to the late arrival of winter. Gross margins and
American Hiking Society Lauds Obama Budget
American Hiking Society applauded the Obama Administration’s recently released budget’s strong support for the public lands where Americans love to hike and backpack…

Iconix Acquires Pony in North America
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has acquired the North American rights to the athletic brand Pony and related intangible assets in partnership with Anthony L&S Athletic…

POC Taps Barnes to Head North American Sales
POC, a leading manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, has tapped Ryan Barnes, previously a senior buyer at The Clymb, to head its North American snow sports sales force…
Bosch Opens North American EBike Headquarters
Following its entry into the U.S. eBike market in early 2014, Bosch has established a new headquarters office for Bosch eBike Systems (www.bosch-ebike.us) in Southern California, expanding the business unit’s global operations in the U.S. and Canada
REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise
REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…
REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise
REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…
Luxottica Reports Strong Q4 Gains from North America
Luxottica Group reported the appreciation of the dollar drove net sales up 13.4 percent, or 7.9 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms, to €1.87 billion in the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, net sales grew by 14.9 percent (+9.3 percent c-n).
Under Armour to Open Store in Mall of America
Under Armour signed a lease to open a Brand House store at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, according to the Baltimore Sun…
Fjällräven Hires Marketing Director for North America
Swedish heritage brand Fjällräven appointed Joe Prebich as the brand’s director of marketing in North America. In his most recent role, he served as the director of marketing for Zeal Optic…
Study: Wearables Helping Americans Lose Weight
It's the second full week of 2015 and already 83 percent of Americans are expected to lose the New Year's weight loss resolution battle, according to The Psychology of Weight Loss, a new study on consumer behaviors conducted by Instant.ly…
Craft North America Appoints Manager of Custom Sales
Craft Sportswear North America has promoted Ming Tan to manager of custom sales…
Petzl America HQ Receives LEED Certification
Petzl America has received the distinction of Platinum LEED certification for their new headquarters building in Salt Lake City…
30 Brands to Represent at OR’s Made in America Showcase
Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Retailer have announced the 30 outdoor companies whose products will be featured in the second Made in America Product Showcase at OR Winter Market, Jan. 21-24, 2015. New to this show is the Made In America Road Ma