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Golf Rounds Lose Ground in September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds during September on a national level declined 2.3 percent in September 2014 compared to September 2013…
CenterStone Technologies Unveils Visual Guided Merchandising Product
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., the international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, introduced a new guided merchandising platform, with new capabilities for branded suppliers, their sales reps and retail buyers. Through this platform, know
Lancaster Archery Appoints Director of Marketing
Lancaster Archery Supply (LAS) has appointed Debra MacDonald as director of marketing.
Kjus Names New Design, Product Development and Marketing Leaders
Kjus, which makes premium apparel for the ski, golf and active-wear markets, named new leadership in its design, product development and marketing unit…
Timberland Enters Tire Business to Secure Rubber
Timberland announced Monday a collaboration with tire manufacturer and distributor Omni United to create a co-branded line of tires that will be the first ever purposely designed to be recycled into footwear outsoles after their journey on the road is com
Ugg Partners with Pendleton on Collection
Ugg has partnered with Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited edition collection for for Fall/Winter 2014. The range includes three men's and four women's footwear silhouettes and one women's handbag…
Black Diamond Meets Third Quarter Expectations
Black Diamond Inc. reported sales increased $10.7 million, or 24 percent, to $54.9 million in the third quarter, with growth coming from all brands and geographies. Increased fulfillment of preseason fall bookings and ASAP orders, continued delivery of PO
Toms to Open Portland Store
Toms, known for donating a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair that it sells, will open a store in Portland later this month…
Chegg Partners with Fanatics
Chegg, billed as the “world's largest student-focused internship marketplace,” is teaming up with Fanatics, a the fan apparel website, to deliver a broad assortment of college gear to more students and recent grads…
Varsity Brands to be Acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners
Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Herff Jones, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investment group led by Charlesbank Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm. Varsity Brands' senior leadership will remain
Fjällräven Launches First American Campaign
Swedish heritage brand Fjällräven unveiled its first North American advertising campaign. Photographed and filmed by renowned artist, surfer and outdoorsman Chris Burkard…
Vista Outdoor Inc. Spin-Off in Doubt Following Virginia Rocket Explosion
The spectacular failure of an unmanned space rocket in Virginia Oct. 28 could kill Alliant Teksystems Inc.'s plans to spin off its Outdoor Sports segment, which includes Bushnell and a host of firearms and ammunition brands…
Crocs Turnaround Stalls in China
Crocs’ restructuring efforts started to show some pay offs in the Americas and Europe. Unfortunately, its business in China worsened. Operating earnings tumbled 93.8 percent in the third quarter to $1.1 million after $17.4 million in restructuring a
Garmin Affirms Full-Year Margin Forecast Despite Lower Q3 Operating Margins
Garmin Ltd. reported operating margins declined at its fast growing Fitness and Outdoor segments as it cranked up spending on advertising and research to stay ahead of the game in the fast growing, but increasingly crowded wearables market…
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