Billabong Executive Considers Buyout Bid

The Board of Billabong International Ltd. announced that it has received notice from Paul Naude that he intends to stand aside temporarily from his current roles as a director of Billabong and president of the Americas in order to investigate the possibi

Raleigh Bicycles to Raise Profile at 2013 DealerCamp

Raleigh Bicycles will unveil category-leading mountain, road, hybrid and cyclocross bikes for 2014 at DealerCamp slated for July 25-27, 2013. In addition, Raleigh will also be hosting two riding experiences for attendees and participants. DealerCamp produ

OIWC Seeks Award Nominations by Dec. 3, 2012

OIWC is seeking nominations for its Pioneering Woman Award and First Ascent Award in both the Outdoor and Snow Industries. The organizations asks that nominations be submitted by Dec. 3, 2012…

Hibbett Looks to Ramp Up Expansion After Strong Q3

Sparked by a healthy BTS selling period for footwear and apparel, Hibbett Sports, Inc.’s earnings climbed 18.8 percent in the third quarter on a 6.4 percent same-store gain. The chain raised its guidance for the year and indicated it was looking to

Hibbett Lifts Guidance on Robust Q3 Comps

Marking its 12th consecutive quarter of comparable store sales increases, Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported same-store sales grew 6.4 percent in the third quarter. With net income increasing 18.8 percent, the regional chain raised its EPS guidance for the ye

Dick’s SG Lifts Outlook on Robust Q3 Comps

Continuing to benefit from healthy new store productivity and robust same-stores sales, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported earnings rose 20.9 percent in the third quarter and again raised its guidance for the year…

Heelys’ Sales Flat in Q3

Heelys, Inc. reported sales in the third quarter were unchanged at approximately $6.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011…

New Balance Foundation Supports Sandy Disaster Relief

New Balance Foundation announced a national partnership with the American Red Cross to become a Disaster Responder Partner with a donation of $250,000 to aid current Hurricane Sandy relief efforts as well as fund future disaster recovery efforts…