Oakley, Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut Drive Luxottica’s Third Quarter Growth
Despite a decline in Oakley's sales to the U.S. Army, sunglasses led the growth at Luxottica Group SpA in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Oakley and Ray-Ban grew in the 10 percent range while Sunglass Hut outperformed the company's optical ret
House Committee Approves Bill to Permanently Establish Hunting and Wildlife Council
The U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee voted to advance HR 2799, legislation to authorize the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC)…
Skullcandy’s Sales and Profits Continue Plunge in Third Quarter As Turnaround Continues
Skullcandy, Inc. reported sales to the off-price channel plunged 74.6 percent, or by $4.4 million, in the third quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago as it continued to tighten distribution as part of a turnaround plan aimed at protecting its
Broncos and Seahawks Top NFL Jersey Sales
Through the midway point of the NFL season, Dick's Sporting Goods Jersey Report is showing that Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks are by far the two most popular teams. In seven markets across the country (New York, Boston, Indy, Washington, Chicago
Under Armour Plans Specialty Store in New York City
Plans are underway to bring the first Under Armour specialty store to New York City…
OIA Lauds Speech by Interior Secretary Jewell
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and The Outdoor Foundation lauded Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for plugging her vision and plan to protect the nation’s public lands to support businesses, communities and young people in remarks at the N
Gander Mountain Promotes Mike Owens to President and COO
Gander Mountain Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer David Pratt announced that the nation’s largest retail network of outdoor specialty stores has promoted Mike Owens to the position of president and chief operating office
Garmin’s Q3 Revenues Decline 4 Percent
Garmin Ltd. reported sales in its third quarter declined 4 percent, dragged down by a 16 percent drop in its Automotive/Mobile division. Outdoor segment sales declined 4 percent while fitness climbed 25 percent…
Hoka One One Signs Triathlete Conrad Stoltz as Endorser
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the addition of Conrad “The Caveman” Stoltz to the Hoka One One athlete team…
PHIT Signs 28th Co-Sponsor
One month after the conclusion of the inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit, where declining participation rates was a central issue, Congressman Robert Brady (D-PA) signed on as the 28th co-sponsor of H.R. 956 “The Personal Health Investment Today
Rocky Brands Agrees to Acquire Creative Recreation
Rocky Brands, Inc. has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with Kommonwealth, Inc. to acquire certain assets including the Creative Recreation trademark, a lifestyle footwear brand best known for its collection of versatile upscale sneakers…
Weyco Group’s Q3 Revenues Climb 5 Percent
Weyco Group, Inc., the parent of Bogs, reported sales for the third quarter of 2013 were $83.1 million, an increase of 5 percent from 2012 sales of $79.5 million. Earnings from operations increased 6 percent to $8.6 million in the third quarter of 2013, c
Crocs Q3 Earnings Plunge
Crocs Inc. reported earnings slumped 71.1 percent in the third quarter, to $13.0 million, or 15 cents per share, compared with net income of $45.1 million, or 49 cents, in the prior year period. Revenue slid 2.4 percent to $288.5 million compared with rev
VGT Sports And Carve USA Partner With Digital Media Firm Clockwork Agency
VGT Sports, based in Orange County, CA selected Clockwork Agency, digital media agency headquartered in Huntington Beach, to develop a branding, marketing and social media campaign to enhanced web presence and promote action sports apparel and accessories
Oakley Expands Team USA Collection
The United States Olympic Committee and Oakley, Inc. announced the latest additions to the Team USA collection, an array of special-edition products with colors and highlights that honor the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams. Customized versions of two ey
