Destination Traveler Propped Up Mountain Resorts This Winter
Despite a 15 percent decline in skier visits last winter, actual occupancy at 16 western mountain resort destinations declined just 2.8 percent decrease. The same properties were able to raise their average daily rate 4.8 percent on an aggregated basis, a
Collective Brands Q1 Profits Grow on Payless Rebound
Collective Brands, Inc., which in early May reached an agreement to be sold to Wolverine World Wide and a pair of private-equity firms, reported earnings improved 25.8 percent in its first quarter, particularly benefiting from an improved bottom line for
OIWC Bringing Ragnar Relay Inspired Event to Outdoor Retailer
The Ragnar Relay Series, which is the largest overnight running relay series in the United States,is partnering with OIWC to bring a Ragnar themed event to the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
SGMA’s Wholesale Study Tallies $77 Billion in Sales
According to SGMA’s Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2012 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and sports licensed merchandise in the U.S. totaled $
L.L. Bean and Point 65N Shoot for Guiness Record with 500′ Kayak
As part of its ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration, L.L.Bean will attempt to get 100 employees into a uniquely built kayak that is nearly 500’ long during their 31st Annual PaddleSports Weekend. This could be a world-record for the longest modular
Salomon USA Appoints New Winter Sports Equipment Sales Director
Salomon has appointed Erik Anderson as sales director for Salomon USA Winter Sports Equipment to oversee alpine and Nordic ski equipment categories. Anderson will be responsible for all aspects of the annual winter sports equipment selling cycle as well a
Genesco’s Q1 Earnings Jump on 9 Percent Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations rose 38.7 percent for the first quarter ended April 28, to $20.8 million, or 86 cents per share. Sales increased 24.5 percent to $600 million, reflecting the addition of sales from Schuh and a comp
Smith and Wesson Raises Q4 Sales Estimate On Strong Orders
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. reported preliminary sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter were approximately $129 million in its fourth quarter ended April 30, an increase of approximately $28 million, or 28 percent, compared with net sale
Summer Travel Outlook Brightens
For the second consecutive year, the outlook for summer travel continues to brighten with more than three in five U.S. adults (64%), or an estimated 154 million Americans, planning on taking at least one trip for leisure purposes during the next six month
Crocs Enlists Leading Fashion Bloggers to Promote Brand
Crocs, Inc. has enlisted five style and fashion bloggers as “CrocStyle Insiders” to highlight on-trend, yet comfortable, Crocs footwear throughout the year. Each blogger will help share new, fashionable Crocs products with their readers, as well as host i
Poron Exec to Address Sports Engineering Society
Rogers Corporation's new business development manager for Poron Cushioning, Dave Sherman, has been invited to present “Impact Mitigation Designs with Foams” at the ninth biennial International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) Conference, which w
Scott Sports Signs on as Inaugural Sponsor of Trailapalooza
It a bid to boost the profile of its footwear, Scott Sports is sponsoring the first annual Trailapalooza festival. The 24-hour trail running event will be held at Hidden Valley Resort in Pennsylvania Oct. 26-28. To appeal to both serious athletes and fami
Keen and FootZone Honored by Conservation Alliance
KEEN, Inc. and FootZone are the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Awards for 2012. The award recognizes member companies who go above and beyond in building relationships with Conservation Alliance grantees…
Portland Retakes Top Spot in Bicycling Magazine List of Best Cycling Cities
The editors of Rodale Inc.'s Bicycling magazine have ranked Portland the number one city in the country for cycling as part of their biennial rankings. Other cities in the top 10 included…
Merrell Expands Barefoot Collection with M-Connect Launch
In what will mark the largest launch in its 30-year history, Merrell plans to significantly expand its barefoot and minimal effort with its M-Connect Series set for Spring 2013. Through four key collections, including a new hiking series, M-Connect provi
