Cybex’s Q1 Revenues Rose 20 Percent
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of 2012 increased by 20.2 percent to $37.3 million compared to $31.0 million for the corresponding 2011 period…
Under Armour Launches Women’s Digital Campaign
Under Armour unveiled its new “What's Beautiful” digital experience and competition, the brand's largest female-focused challenge to-date. The social media contest provides women with a motivational online community designed to help them meet an
BSN Sports Promotes Dickman and Martin
BSN Sports promoted Bob Dickman to the role of director of acquisitions and Tevis Martin to the role of EVP corporate development. The company also announced that it plans to resume its strategy of acquiring sporting goods team dealers, and recently close
Sen. Shaheen, Rep. Reichert Honored by Outdoor Industry
A Democrat from New Hampshire and a Republican from Washington were honored in Washington D.C. last week with the Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their work defending federal conservation programs and proposing reforms that would reduce tariffs o
Burton Exits Skateboard Hardgoods Business With Sale of DNA Distribution
Burton ended its investment in skateboard hardgoods last week by selling DNA Distribution to former skate athlete and current MTV show host Rob Dyrdek…
High Sierra Sport Co. Names Sourcing and Creative Chiefs
High Sierra Sport Company promoted Jack Rohrbach to the position of vice president of global sourcing and appointed Kurt Moriwaki as creative director…
OIA Honors Members of Congress for Supporting Outdoor Recreation Industry
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented the 2012 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Wednesday to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA-8). OIA recognizes members of Congress and administration officials for their leadership in sup
Fishpond and Lilypond Relocating to Denver
David M. Thompson has sold 50% ownership interest in Fishpond and Lilypond to Denver businessman Charles H. Kurtz and his family, making the Kurtz’s equal partners with John Le Coq, co-founder and co-owner since 1999. In addition, all operations for
Nike Turns To Twitter for Future Limited Edition Shoe Launches
In an effort to reduce the frenzy generated by the release of its latest shoes, Nike has discontinued midnight launch events and asked consumers to reserve products via Twitter. Prior to release, Twitter accounts for specific Nike stores will notify follo
Play It Again Parent Sees Q1 Profit Gains
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings grew in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $3.5 million, or 67 cents a share, from $3.03 million, or 58 cents, in the first quarter of 2011…
Skins Compression Clothing to Sponsor St. Louis Blues
Skins, the leading gradient compression sportswear brand, has been selected as the “Official Recovery Compression” brand of the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues franchise…
Boa Technology Named Top Small Employer by Denver Post
The Denver Post named Boa Technology, makers of the patented, award-winning Boa Closure System, third on its list of Top Small Workplaces (companies with less than 150 employees). In the same report, Boa Technology President Mark Soderberg was honored as
McNett Collecting Gently Used Outdoor Gear
McNett is collecting outdoor gear in an effort to get kids outside. The company has re-launched its “Take a Kid Outside” program with the help of local non-profit, the North Cascades Institute (NCI), and needs new, discontinued or gently used
Finish Line to sell Special Olympics Merchandise
The Finish Line, Inc. and its Finish Line Youth Foundation announced a multi-year pledge to support Special Olympics as part of the retailer's ongoing mission to celebrate the everyday achievements of athletes everywhere…
Sterling Shoes Announces Sale to Town Shoes
Sterling Shoes Inc. entered into an agreement with Town Shoes Limited pursuant to which Town Shoes has agreed to acquire the majority of the assets of Sterling LP, including a substantial portion of Sterling's retail locations operating under the Ste
