Keen Launches CEO Search As Curleigh Departs
Keen announced the departure of CEO James Curleigh, who has become president of the Levi’s brand. Rory Fuerst, founder and CEO of Keen, has initiated a search for the next president who will guide Keen's execution of…
Derby Cycle AG’s E-Bike Shipments Set Blistering Pace in 1H
Derby Cycle AG, Germany's largest bicycle manufacturer in terms of sales, reported total revenue reached €134.2 million in the first two quarters of the current financial year, up 17.3 percent from the year earlier period. Growth was led by e-b
Levi Strauss and Co. Taps Keen’s Curleigh to Head Flagship Brand
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) named former Keen CEO James Curleigh executive vice president and president of the Levi’s brand, effective July 5…
Mountain Khakis to Sponsor EGolf Professional Tour
Mountain Khakis has become an official partner of the 2012 eGolf Professional Tour. 2012 marks the second of the past three seasons that the two companies have put forth a partnership to benefit members of the Charlotte, NC-based eGolf Pro Tour…
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
