New Paddlesports Show Creates Dust Up at Summer Market
On day two of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Jim Marsh, the publisher of Canoe and Kayak magazine, announced his company would be launching an independent outdoor and paddlesports tradeshow to be held in Minneapolis in early September of 2010. This anno
Bobby Grace Back to Making Putters
One year after his exit from MacGregor Golf, putter-designer Bobby Grace is back in the business of making putters with the formation of The Bobby Grace Company…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expanding in Oregon
The effort by Dick's Sporting Goods to expand its presence in the Northwest is moving rather rapidly, according to a number of published reports and former Joe’s Sports & Outdoors management attending the OR Summer Market. To date, DKS had only been
Foot Locker/Office Depot Partner Around BTS Promotion
Foot Locker and Office Depot launched a national promotion that provides discounts on school supplies from Office Depot and footwear and apparel from Foot Locker. From July 26 through September 5, customers who make a purchase at Foot Locker will receive
Outdoor Channel and Mossy Oak Renew Strategic Partnership
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Mossy Oak, creators of the Mossy Oak Brand Camouflage and producers of some of television’s most highly regarded hunting programs, including one of the top-rated shows
M.J. Soffe to Produce Wounded Warrior Apparel
M.J. Soffe has established a licensing agreement with the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that offers programs and services to help injured servicemen, to sell apparel and hats under the organization's logo…
Rocky Sees Q2 Sales Fall 15.4% on Slimmer Orders
Rocky Brands, Inc. said sales for second quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased 15.4% to $51.2 million versus net sales of $60.5 million in the second quarter of 2008. The company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, versus n
Acushnet Golf Profits Fall 36% on Double-Digit Sales Decline
Fortune Brands, Inc., the parent company behind the Cobra, Titleist and Footjoy brands, reported that net sales for the second quarter were $1.74 billion, down 17%, as the stability of the spirits business tempered double-digit sales declines for the comp
REI Expands Spring 2010 Lines
Recreational Equipment, Inc. announced its spring 2010 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel, including new and revised product and apparel offerings designed for backcountry, backpacking, active and urban lifestyles…
The North Face Opens Store in Andorra
The North Face announced the opening a new retail partnership store in principality of Andorra…
Deckers’ Sales Climb 12.5% in Q2; Net Down 33.3% Before Charges
Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s sales in the second quarter increased 12.5% to $102.5 million versus $91.1 million a year ago. The owner of Uggs and Teva netted a profit of $2.9 million, or 22 cents a share, in the period against a loss of $3.8 million, or 2
A.T. Cross Reports Q2 Sales Fall 13.7%; Native, Costa Del Mar Show Strength
A.T. Cross Company, which owns the Native Eyewear and Costa Del Mar eyewear brands, among others, reported net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $600,000, or 4 cents per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or 12 cents
Kellwood Completes Bond Swap Offer
Kellwood Co., the owner of American Recreation Products, said Thursday it has completed a crucial bond exchange that had appeared to unravel earlier this month….
Black Diamond Remodels Salt Lake City Facility
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., the maker of climbing and skiing equipment, said it completed a substantial 11,000-foot remodel of its Salt Lake City facility, which includes many energy-saving materials, a major ERP software system upgrade and custom hot f
Asics’ Sponsor Ryan Hall to Run NYC Marathon
ASICS athlete Ryan Hall has announced he will run the ING New York City Marathon, November 1. The event will represent its 40th year, and is considered one of only five of the “Major Marathons” in the world…
