Escalade Swings to Q1 Profit on Cost Cutting Efforts
Escalade, Incorporated said revenues for the first quarter of 2010 were “slightly higher” than the same quarter last year and that profitability was significantly improved…
Giant Manufacturing to Build New Chinese Plant
Giant Manufacturing Co, the world's largest bicycle maker by revenue, said Monday it plans to invest $36 million in a new bicycle and electric car plant in eastern China, the French news service AGP reported…
Asics Launches Live Running Cast
ASICS launches its first ever 'Live Running Casting' that took place at the 2010 Paris Marathon. Held on April 11, over 1,500 women, or 25% of the marathon's female runners, registered to take part in this unique event. ASICS' 'Li
New England Footwear Opening Factory Outlet
New England Footwear, makers of Go Lite Footwear and Z7 footwear, will hold a grand opening ceremony of its new factory outlet store at its new headquarters in a former mill building in Newmarket, NH from 4 to 7 p.m. on April 16…
Fox Racing Shox Parent To Raise $73.4M in Stock Sale
Compass Diversified Holdings, which owns Fox Racing Shox, said it expected to raise $73.4 milliion in stock sales expected to close Friday…
Nikwax Releases Updated CSR Report
Nikwax listed achieving ISO 14001 certification and being named one of the “Top 60 Green Companies in the U.K. as two of the more notable developments in an update to its Corporate Social Responsibility Report…
Dean Karnazes Becomes Ambassador for Dick’s SG’s Runners’ Month
Dick's Sporting Goods National Runners' Month named legendary running spokespersons Dean Karnazes and Bart Yasso as ambassadors to promote the company's major running initiative scheduled for May…
Outside Media to Handle PR for Suunto/Salomon
Outside Media has recently signed on as Suunto USA's Public Relations Agency of Record for 2010 as well as Salomon USA's Public Relations Agency of Record for 2010.
Ironman to Change Swimwear/Wetsuit Rules For 2011 Season
The World Triathlon Corporation announced it will be changing certain swimwear and wetsuit rules for all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events starting in September of 2010…
Coleman Company Celebrates New Kansas DC
The Coleman Company, Inc. celebrated Friday the official opening of Coleman’s Distribution Center at Midwest Commerce Center which employs 260 in Gardner, Kan…
Calendar Shift, Warm Weather Provide Best March Comps Since ’99
A recovering job market and a prolonged foretaste of temperate weather contributed to record growth on the retail front for March, but the majority of the 9.3% improvement came as a result of a calendar shift that placed the Easter weekend within the five
Zumiez March Cops Surge 13.2%
Zumiez Inc. reported comps for the five-week March period ended April 3 increased 13.2% on net sales that increased 20.1% to approximately $35.8 million from $25.8 million im march last year…
Colorado Proposal May Open Some Roadless Areas
If approved by the federal government, a proposal submitted by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to manage the state’s 4.2 million acres of roadless national forest would make it easier for ski areas to expand in those areas…
Collective Licensing Partners with MMA’s STRIKEFORCE
Collective Licensing International announced their brand partnership and master license agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE…
ATK Acquires Blackhawk
Alliant Techsystems has acquired Blackhawk Industries Products Group Unlimited, LLC. ATK said the acquisition of Blackhawk, combined with the recent acquisition of Eagle Industries, strengthens ATK’s position in tactical accessories and equipment fo
