Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. announced that Andre J. Hawaux will join the company in June, 2013 as EVP, finance, administration and chief financial officer…
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Brooks-Range Avalanche Safety Gauge Awarded Patent
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment Co. has been awarded Design Patent D US 663,225 S by the United States Patent Office for its Brooks-Range Snow Density Gauge, which helps safety experts gauge avalanche risk by measuring the moisture of the snow pack.
Orvis Agrees to Acquire Two Brands from 3M
The Orvis Company, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels businesses from 3M. Both business will continue to operate independently from their existing locations…
Outdoor Retailers Releases Winter Market Attendance Data
Outdoor Retailer (OR) reports that attendance at its Winter Market grew 1 percent as a 23 percent increase in international buyers and a 16 percent increase in the number of Northeast retailers more than offset a 6 percent decline in drive-in attendees…
Steiner Appoints VP of Sales and Marketing
Steiner, the maker of sporting optics, appointed Tom Frane as VP of sales, marketing and business development for North America…
Mission Athletecare Secures Exclusive with Coolcore
Mission Athletecare and Coolcore announced an exclusive multi-year partnership to launch a full line of cooling products…
Native, Costa Sales Grew Nearly 20 Percent in First Quarter
A.T. Cross Company reported sales of its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, reached $23.8 million in the first quarter, an increase of 19.1 percent compared to last year's first quarter…
Cabela’s Record Q1 Margins Powered by New Stores, Strong Softgoods Sales
Cabela's Inc. exceeded its first quarter guidance thanks in part to a late March surge in sales across most categories that produced some of the strongest comparable-store sales gains in years and record operating margins. The company said comps cont
RECALL: 623 Aura Pro Handlebars Used on P-Series Bikes
Cervélo Cycles Inc. of Toronto, Canada is recalling about 623 Aura Pro Handlebars used as original equipment on two of its bikes because their clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury…
Amer Sports Shows Modest Growth in Q1
Amer Sports Corp. reported first-quarter revenues inched ahead 0.7 percent to €493.0 million ($640 mm), or 2 percent in currency neutral terms. Strong growth in Apparel, Emerging Markets, and Business to Consumer, were offset by a decline in Team Sp
Cross Optical Sales Up Nearly 20 Percent in First Quarter
A.T. Cross Company reported sales of Cross Optical Group, which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, reached $23.8 million in the first quarter, an increase of 19.1 percent compared to last year's first quarter…
MoGo Sport Signs Colin Kaepernick as Endorser
MoGo Sport, the company that introduced the world’s first flavored mouthguard in 2011, announced that star quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers will serve as a brand ambassador for the company…
L.L.Bean Commits $150,000 to One Fund Boston
L.L.Bean announced Wednesday a $150,000 commitment to The One Fund Boston, an organization established by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to raise funds for people and families affected by last week’s bombings nea
Boathouse Sports Launches USA Made Ice Hockey Collection
Boathouse Sports announced that it will premier its new Made in the USA Ice Hockey uniform line at the 2013 AHCA (American Hockey Coaches Association) Convention in Naples, FL on May 1…
Chaco Names 2013 Ambassador Team
Chaco launched its 2013 Ambassador Team, a group of passionate individuals who represent Chaco by enriching their lives through outdoor adventure, travel, and community. Comprised of on-water professional athletes, modern-day nomads, and outdoor educators