Gore-Tex Footwear Partners with Back on My Feet
W.L. Gore & Associates, inventor of Gore-Tex products, has partnered with Philadelphia’s Back on My Feet organization, which utilizes running to create self-sufficiency for those experiencing homelessness, for the 2014 Gore-Tex Philadelphia Marathon
Steve Madden’s Q3 Earnings Dip
Steve Madden reported sales in the third quarter slipped 0.7 percent to $392 million. Net income was down 10.9 percent to $39.2 million, or 62 cents a share. The company said sales were softer than anticipated, particularly at its retail stores, due to a
Report: Nike to Exit Snowboarding
Nike plans to exit the snowboarding business in order to focus its Nike SB brand on skateboarding, according to the Oregonian…
Female Participation in Outdoor Recreation Rose in 2013
The Outdoor Foundation’s eighth annual Outdoor Recreation Participation Report shows participation among teenage girls increased by three percentage points in 2013, making up some of the ground lost in 2012. Participation rates among girls and young
Evolv Names Market Manager
Evolv, which makes climbing and outdoor footwear, has hired Kelsey Reddoch as its marketing manager…
Outtech Named to Represent AirForce Airguns
AirForce Airguns, manufacturer of a production pre-charged pneumatic airgun, announces a strategic partnership with Outtech, Inc. to enhance domestic sales and marketing at all levels…
HandG Marketing Partners with Eagle Imports, Inc.
H&G Marketing will now cover the TALO region of US supporting Bersa, Metro Arms, Comanche and the new Grand Power brand of handguns, all imported by Eagle Imports, Inc…
Saucony Launches Whoa Marketing Campaign
Coinciding with the TCS New York City Marathon, Saucony is launching the Whoa marketing campaign, the new multichannel global marketing platform that “articulates − with just one word−the absolute expression of delight and surprise that runner
Asics Opens NYC Flagship Location
Asics opened a flagship location in New York City on 42nd Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The store features a floor-to-ceiling glass exterior on the front of the building and an old New York City Subway car from 1961 inside…
TomTom Grew Sports Business in Third Quarter
TomTom reported that its sports business continued to gain traction in the third quarter as it improved awareness of its Cardio GPS watches, built out its sports distribution network and launched its first GPS watch for golfers…
Sealskinz Names Blackman Executive Chairman
Sealskinz Ltd. has named Ian Blackman as executive chairman…
Sportsman’s Apparel Partners with KeepAmericaFishing
Sportsman's apparel has announced a collaboration arrangement with the American Sportsfishing Association (ASA) and its public advocacy program KeepAmericaFishing…
ArmaLite Appoints VP of Product Management
ArmaLite Announces Walt Hasser as new vice president of product management…
NRA Accepting 2015 Women’s Award Nominations
The National Rifle Association is now accepting applications for its 2015 Women's Awards. The annual awards recognize the accomplishments of women who dedicate their time to preserve our Second Amendment freedoms and the shooting sports through volun
Big 5’s Q3 Earnings Slip
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net sales increased to $265.1 million in the third quarter from $259.1 million a year ago. Same store sales increased 1.0 percent. Net earnings slumped 18.3 percent to $7.5 million, or 34 cents a share, but were i
