The rate of participation in outdoor recreation in the United States remained solid in 2010 and at the same level seen in 2008. Nearly half of Americans ages 6 and older participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2010, and participation grew signifi
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Woolrich Collaborates with n3twork on Fall 2013 Collection
Woolrich and n3twork Sport and Performance Design of Frankfurt, Germany and Boulder, Co. will collaborate on the development of a technical outdoor collection to be marketed globally. The collection, to be introduced in the fall of 2013, will include oute
Seizure Made of Illegal Sailfish from Costa Rican Seafood Exporter
Costa Rican government officials released information to The Billfish Foundation (TBF) of the seizure from a seafood exporter, of over 7,000 kilos of sailfish meat bound for Peru, according to a release by The Billfish Foundation…
Nike Taps Former Levi Exec to Run Hurley
Nike Inc. announced that Jim Calhoun is joining the company as the VP and CEO of Hurley. Calhoun, 43, joins Nike from Levi Strauss & Company, where he had worked since 2008 as executive vice president and president of the Dockers Brand…
Justin Brands Randy Watson Promoted to Chairman
Randy Watson, president and CEO of Justin Brands, Inc. has become the company's CEO and chairman. Former senior vice president of sales and marketing, Jamie Morgan, succeeds Watson in the role of president. Herb Beckwith, CFO and senior vice presiden
Body Glove Promotes Richards to VP of Sales
Sport Dimension Inc., Body Glove International's wetsuit and PFD arm, announced the promotion of Todd Richards to vice president of sales…
Darn Tough’s Ric Cabot To Appear on CNBC Friday Morning
Darn Tough Vermont founder and owner Ric Cabot will appear live during CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” show Friday morning (April 15) as a member of the CNBC Small Business Council to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing small b
Stephen Murray Steps Down as Global President of the Urban Outfitters Brand
Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced the resignation of Stephen Murray from his position as global president of the Urban Outfitters Brand. Murray, who joined Urban in May 2010, was formerly president of VF Action Sports Coalition and former president of Vans
Adidas Claims to Launch Lightest Basketball Shoe
Adidas unveiled the new adiZero Crazy Light. At 9.8 ounces, the shoe is said to be more than 15 percent lighter than the nearest competitor and is designed to help players be faster on the court…
Bauer’s Revenues Climb 47 Percent in Third Quarter
Bauer Performance Sports, in its first report since going public on March 10, reported net revenues jumped 47 percent in its fiscal third quarter ended Feb. 28, to Cdn$48.4 million from Cdn$33.0 million in the same period in the prior year. Adjusted EBITD
Zeiss Optics Names Jensen VP of Sales and Marketing
Carl Zeiss Sports Optics has hired Michael A. Jensen as its vice president of sales and marketing as the company continues its aggressive expansion in the North American market…
Consumers Defy Analysts to Rescue March Retail
For the second consecutive month, shoppers braved unfavorable shopping conditions and numerous market challenges to drive retail sales above projections…
SIA: Dealers Boost February Margins on Lower Sales
Despite slowing significantly in February, snow sports sales remain on track to surpass the $3.1 billion record set in the 2007/08 season, according to Snowsports Industries America’s latest retail sales report.
February 2011 total dollar and units
Invista’s Cordura Joins ‘Get Out More Tour’ Again
For the fourth consecutive year, Invista’s Cordura brand team is sponsoring Backpacker magazine’s “Get Out More Tour,” which hits moe than 60 retailers and events this summer. This year, Invista Cordura spokesmen Randy and Sherri Propster will
Asics Lauches Support Program for Japan’s Orphans
Asics Corporation announced the launch of A Bright Tomorrow through Sport, a support program for young survivors of the Eastern Japan Great Earthquake who have lost their parents in the disaster. Asics has budgeted a total of JPY100 million ($1.1 million)
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