China’s Exceed Co. Adheres to Expansion Plans Despite Sharp Sales Decline
The company that owns one of China’s most popular domestic sporting goods brands will continue to open up new stores and remains on track to triple footwear production by next year despite rapidly declining sales…
Easton-Bell Project Qualifies for up to $2.3 Million in State Incentives
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will award Easton-Bell Sports Inc. up to $3.4 million in tax credits, job training grants and other incentives if it hits employment and other targets at a massive new distribution, assembly
Optic Nerve Supports Colorado High School MTB League
Optic Nerve is kicking off its support of the Colorado High School Cycling League with an online sale designed to raise funds for the statewide mountain bike racing organization. Optic Nerve is also offering a free pair of sunglasses to the first 75 stude
Three Industry Leaders to be Inducted into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee announced that it has elected three industry leaders to join the 2013 Class of the Hall of Fame. The inductees are Randy Hooper, retired president of Sports Distributors of Canada Ltd.; John Parish, Sr.,
Bass Pro to Open Store in Bristol, TN
Bass Pro Shops has reached a binding agreement to be a part of the new Pinnacle mixed use development located at the northeast quadrant of the Exit 74 intersection of Interstate 81 and Highway 11 W in Bristol, TN. This new Bass Pro Shops mega outdoors sto
Airwalk Partners with Race Car Driver Savannah Ivanitski
Airwalk announced a new partnership with Denver-based professional race car driver Savannah Ivanitski…
Skechers Signs Nickelodeon as Presenting Sponsor for Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Nickelodeon will serve as presenting sponsor for the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. The annual event, held this year on October 28, raises funds for The Friendship Circle to support children with special needs…
Escalade’s Q2 Sporting Good Revenues Rise 5.7 Percent
Escalade, Incorporated reported that revenues for the second quarter of 2012 were up 3 percent over the same quarter last year. Year to date revenues have increased more than 5 percent over the same period last year…
Broder Bros. Earnings Sink in Q2
Broder Bros., Co. reported second quarter 2012 sales were $221.9 million compared to $227.1 million for the second quarter 2011. Hurt by lower gross margins, income from operations for the second quarter 2012 was $7.0 million compared to $23.3 million for
Mammoth Mountain Opens Expanded Adventure Center
Mammoth Mountain has priced tickets at its new and improved Adventure Center below $30. The center now features a new bungee trampoline, zip line, climbing wall, two new beginner mountain bike trails and a new chair lift to service the beginner Bike Park
Whistler Blackcomb’s Q2 Revenues Up 13 Percent
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported that growth from key destination markets resulted in a 20.4 percent increase in destination skier visits for the 2011-12 ski season and drove increases in all key metrics including: revenue, EBITDA, effective tick
Columbia Sportswear Forms 60/40 Joint Venture With Chinese Distributor
Columbia Sportswear Company has agreed to form a 60/40 joint venture with its distributor in mainland China – Swire Resources Ltd. – in a bid to accelerate already rapidly growing sales of Columbia and Mountain Hardwear branded products in the country…
DyStar Carbon Emissions Flat in 2011
In 2011, DyStar maintained a total carbon footprint of 168,133 tons of CO2 compared to 2010, but reduced carbon emission intensity per $1 million in revenue from 235 to 216 in 2011. The Singapore company committed last year to reducing its carbon emission
Missouri State Student Wins Project OR
Outdoor Retailer (OR) concluded another successful cycle of Project OR when it named Katy Jessee, a senior at Missouri State University, the winner of its ninth cycle held at OR Summer Market 2012…
Ibex Outdoor Clothing Lands on Internet Retailer List of Top E-commerce Sites
Ibex Outdoor Clothing was named among the top e-tailers of 2012 in Internet Retailer’s Second 500 Guide. In this year’s edition of the Second 500 Guide, Ibex ranked 37 in the apparel/accessories category and 671 overall…
