Calida Group Says Rapid Rebound at Lafuma Fueled 2014 Profit Growth
Switzerland's Calida Group reported net income more than doubled in 2014 thanks to a quicker than expected turnaround at Lafuma Group, a French maker of outdoor and action sports apparel and gear it acquired in December 2013…
Paddle Nation Grant Applications Due April 13
Outdoor Nation is accepting applications until April 13 for Paddle Nation grants that will be awarded May 1 to programs that help youth get outdoors and explore the nation's waterways…
Gates to Launch Lower Price Belt Drive at Tapei Bike Show
Gates Corporation, maker of the chain-replacing belt drive system for bicycles, is launching a “value oriented” product line designed for lower-mileage pavement and city bikes…
Adidas Hires New Ad Agency for Sport
Adidas announced a new partnership with 72andSunny, the global creative agency, to lead its sport campaigns…
Electronics Industry Expanding in Vietnam
A growing number of electronics companies are following apparel and other soft goods manufacturers to Vietnam in search of lower wages, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which noted that more Hong Kong exporters expect labor ra
40Under40 Nominations Close Today!
The nominating process for the 8th annual SGB 40under40 Awards will conclude today at 5pm EDT. Nominations are currently open to anyone born after January 1, 1975 that is working in the sporting goods, action sports, outdoor, snow sports or bicycle indus
Black Diamond Equipment Names New Managers
Black Diamond Equipment announced Heath Christensen and Tor Brown have returned to the company in new roles as director of sales for North America and mountain line category director, respectively. Industry veteran Matt Burbach will also join Black Diamon
Phoenix Footwear’s Q4 Revenues Climb
Phoenix Footwear, the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 28.0 percent to $5.6 million…
Pearl Izumi Hosts Fun Runs to Celebrate National PI Day
Pearl Izumi is hosting a number of 3.1415 mile fun runs on National PI Day, which occurs on Saturday, Mar. 3…
Primaloft Appoints Manager of Creative Services
PrimaLoft Inc. promoted Victoria Lee to manager of creative services, which extends her global creative and branding duties across the entire organization…
UCI Publishes Doping Report
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) published the report and recommendations of the Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC), which was tasked with investigating the causes of the pattern of doping within cycling and allegations implicating UCI an
Under Armour Replaces Nike as Old Dominion Licensee
Under Armour has ousted Nike as the official outfitter of Old Dominion University Athletics, the university announced Monday. ODU said it signed a five-year partnership giving Under Armour the right to outfit its football and the men's and women'
Quiksilver Q1 Earnings Delayed By Audit Commitee Probe
Quiksilver Inc. postponed its first quarter earnings release scheduled for March 5 pending an investigation of “a revenue cut-off issue” by company directors…
Vibram Partners with Girls on the Run
Vibram will partner with Girls on the Run International. Vibram will donate five percent of the sales of all Vibram-soled shoes, including sales of Vibram FiveFingers to the Girls on the Run charity through participating retail partners…
Maurice Sporting Goods Supports Heroes on the Water
Maurice Sporting Goods triggered an outpouring of product donations to Heroes on the Water from kayak, fishing and other outdoor brands after presenting the veteran's charity with a check for $20,000 at its annual Maurice Cares banquet…
