Osprey Packs, Inc. announced that outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard has joined the company in the newly created role of chief operating officer. As COO, Ballard will head up Osprey Packs operations, IT, purchasing, quality and returns as well as huma
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New Pentagon Policy Seen as Boost to US Footwear Manufacturers
Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine Fox announced Friday that the Department of Defense will provide military recruits with American-made footwear, rather than giving them a stipend to buy their own training shoes. New Balance, which had lobbied
Flip Flop Shops Announces Caribbean Development Deal
Flip Flop Shops inked a master franchise agreement with the team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the first of which will open in Aruba…
Osprey Packs Name Former Kelty Chief to New COO Post
Osprey Packs, Inc. has named the former leader of rival backpack brand Kelty to the newly created role of chief operating officer, where he will head take over many administrative duties alongside CEO Tom Barney…
NRA Responds to Bloomberg’s Gun Control Challenge
NRA-ILA's Chris Cox responded to Michael Bloomberg's challenge with one of his own…
Rob Pincus Named Executive Director of Personal Defense Network
Rob Pincus, owner of I.C.E. Training Company and the developer of the Combat Focus Shooting Program has taken on the role of Executive Director of Personal Defense Network (PDN)…
Rob Pincus Named Executive Director of Personal Defense Network
Rob Pincus, owner of I.C.E. Training Company and the developer of the Combat Focus Shooting Program has taken on the role of Executive Director of Personal Defense Network (PDN)…
VF’s Outdoor and Action Sports Coalition Drives Double-Digit Q1 Gains
VF Corp. reported revenues in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition increased 14 percent in the quarter to $1.6 billion with double-digit growth across the U.S. and international markets as well as in wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Among its m
Amer Sports Reports Decline of Ruble Undermined First Quarter Earnings
Amer Sports said earnings declined in the first quarter as solid sales gains and steady gross margin were more than offset by the negative impacts of currency exchange rates, particularly in Russia, where the ruble dropped in the wake of the Ukrainian cri
Drop Off in Firearms Sales, Long Winter Drag Down Cabela’s Comps 22 Percent
Cabela's Incorporated saw its comp store sales fall nearly 22 percent in the first quarter as it comped against last year’s unprecedented surge in gun and ammo sales and contended with harsh winter weather in many of its markets…
Portland Outdoors Acquires Deer Scent Company
Portland Outdoors announced that they are acquiring Top Secret Deer Scents…
Hoka One One to Sponsor U.S. Bank OC Marathon
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has become the official footwear sponsor of the upcoming U.S. Bank OC Marathon in Newport Beach, CA, scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014…
USCCA Selects LAKE Strategic Marketing as Agency of Record
The United States Conceal Carry Association (USCCA) has appointed LAKE Strategic Marketing, a brand-marketing agency for the outdoors, as their agency of record…
Hanesbrand’s Champion Fleece Sales Propel Activewear Segment to Record Profits in the First Quarter
HanesBrands Inc. said cold weather helped Champion pick up more shelf space in the first quarter as existing and new retailers sought to bring in more fleece…
Rocky Brands Q1 Revenues Jump 22.5 Percent
With work, western and hunting all posting strong double-digit gains in the period, Rocky Brands, Inc. reported first quarter sales increased 22.5 percent to $65.8 million…
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