Nike’s Q3 Impresses; FX Headwinds Cloud Outlook
With both its basketball and running segments clicking, Nike Inc. seems to have few challenges these days driving demand for its products. But even the sporting goods giant can’t do much about currency fluctuations. The company delivered third-quart
EOG Names First CSR and Sustainability Manager
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has strengthened its team with the appointment of a CSR and sustainability manager. Pamela Ravasio has joined the EOG in this new role and brings 15 years of business experience, including nine years of major involvement
NRA’s Wayne LaPierre Visits Smith and Wesson Headquarters
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that Wayne LaPierre, Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA), visited the company's Springfield, Massachusetts, headquarters to meet employees and to tour the company's manufacturin
Ahead Launches Collegiate Division
Ahead officially launched its collegiate division, Ahead Team, that will supply the college market with its premier brand of headwear…
DSW Sees Challenging 2014 Amid Omni-Channel Push
DSW reported fourth-quarter earnings, adjusted to exclude non-recurring items, slid 8.6 percent to $28.7 million, or 31 cents, on flat comparable-store sales. But it also delivered a cautious 2014 outlook, in part due to an “aggressive” push t
Bauer Sees Q3 Revenue Gain
Bauer Performance Sports reported preliminary results for its fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 28, 2014. Revenues are expected to range from $61 million to $63 million, up from $54.9 million a year ago…
Li and Fung’s U.S. Business Bounces Back
Li & Fung reported net profit attributable to shareholders rose 17 percent in 2013, to $725 million, aided by a turnaround in its U.S. business. Sales grew 3 percent to $20.7 billion. The Hong-Kong sourcing giant also proposed a spin off of its global bra
Yakima Stands Committed to Authorized Dealers after Discovery of Gray Market Sales
Yakima is emphasizing its commitment to the company’s authorized dealers after discovering that Costco Wholesale has been offering two unauthorized Yakima SKUs at its retail locations…
Nikes Supports Military Veterans
Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB), a national nonprofit supporting military veterans, announced the support of Nike, Inc., who will serve as its official outfitter for athletic apparel…
Cabela’s to Open Second Indiana Store in Fall 2015
Cabela’s Incorporated plans to opoen a store in Noblesville, Ind., serving the greater Indianapolis area in Fall 2015…
Nike’s Q3 Exceeds Street Targets, Futures Ahead 14 Percent
Nike Inc. reported earnings rose 3.5 percent in the third quarter, to $685 million, or 76 cents a share. Revenues advanced 12.7 percent to $6.97 billion. Both earnings and revenues surpassed Wall Street targets. Nike Brand revenues grew globally 14 percen
Sports Afield Acquires Assets of Cabela’s Trophy Properties
Sports Afield has announced the acquisition of the assets of Cabela's Trophy Properties, LLC, the real estate listing arm of Cabela's…
Nfinity’s Cheerleading Event to Reach Cinemas
This spring, Fathom Events and Nfinity Athletic will bring the country’s top cheerleading teams together for a night of cheerleading, tumbling and stunts to select U.S. cinemas with the Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Event…
Outdoor Nation, Paddle Companies, Outdoor Retailer and the National Park Service Announce the Launch of 2014 Paddle Nation Grants
Funds will be awarded to the best paddling initiatives that get young people on rivers across the U.S…
Outdoor Brands Dominate Adweek List
Outdoor specialty brands took a third of the spots in a short list of brands that still offer lifetime warranties. The short list was published as a sidebar to the cover story for the March 17 edition of the newspaper titled “For Some Retail Brands, Lifet
