Bogs Drives Weyco’s Q3 Top-Line Growth
Carried by a 37 percent hike in its Bogs line, Weyco Group Inc. reported third-quarter revenues advanced 5.2 percent to 87.4 million. Bogs gains were driven by higher sales volumes across all major distribution channels and reflected both pent-up demand a
REI Survey Shows Outdoor Enthusiasts Rearing to Get Outside
REI released results from a survey that indicates 73 percent of American adults who participate in outdoor activities at least once every three months want to spend more time outside next year. That's seven times greater than the number who want to s
Halfords Comps Growth Slow in Second Quarter
Halfords Group plc reported same-store sales slowed at its Cycling and Travel Solutions segments in the second quarter compared with the first quarter. The company, which is the
United Kingdom's largest retailer of cycling and leisure products, repo
Dainese Agrees to be Acquired by Investcorp
Dainese, the Italian company that makes protective gear for motorsports, winter sports, bicycling and horse riding, has agreed to be acquired by Investcorp at an enterprise value of €130 million, or roughly $165 million. Company founder Lino Dainese
FGL Sports Turns in Another Strong Quarter
FGL Sports saw retail sales increased 13.0 percent and same-store sales grow 8.5 percent in the third quarter over the same quarter last year, reflecting strong growth across key banners. At its flagship Sport Chek banner, comps grew…
Liberty Safe Reports 44 Percent Decline in Third Quarter Sales
Liberty Safe saw sales of its gun safes plummet 44 percent to $15.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to the corresponding quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013…
Black Diamond Grows Q3 Apparel Sales Despite Narrower REI Distribution
Black Diamond Inc. reported shipments of its greatly expanded apparel line helped drive 24 percent sales growth from continuing operations in the third quarter despite a despite a significant reduction in the number of REI stores carrying the new line. Wh
Line Signs Freeskier Wallisch to Team
Line, makers of athlete-driven skis and freestyle skiing pioneers, has entered into a partnership with international pro Tom Wallisch to further solidify the brand as the global leader of freestyle skiing…
Lululemon Appoints EVP, Community and Brand
Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Duke Stump, formerly at Nike and Easton Sports, to its senior leadership team as executive vice president, community and brand, effective Dec. 1…
Under Armour Promotes Stafford and Mirchin
According to a regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Under Armour Inc. promoted Henry B. Stafford to chief merchandising officer, Matthew C. Mirchin to president, North America, and Adam Peake to EVP, global marketing….
Lancaster Archery Appoints Director of Marketing
Lancaster Archery Supply (LAS) has appointed Debra MacDonald as director of marketing.
Mountainsmith Names Canadian Reps
Mountainsmith has hired Canadian outdoor industry veterans Tom Jones, Jason Jennens and Peter Skala to it’s independent sales rep team…
Sports Authority Sets Washington Reopenings and Vegas Opening
Sports Authority will host grand reopening events for its redesigned and new stores in the Western Washington area on Saturday, Nov. 8. It also announced grand opening events for new and improved stores in the Las Vegas area on the same date…
Varsity Brands to be Acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners
Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Herff Jones, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investment group led by Charlesbank Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm. Varsity Brands' senior leadership will remain
Vista Outdoor Inc. Spin-Off in Doubt Following Virginia Rocket Explosion
The spectacular failure of an unmanned space rocket in Virginia Oct. 28 could kill Alliant Teksystems Inc.'s plans to spin off its Outdoor Sports segment, which includes Bushnell and a host of firearms and ammunition brands…
