New USA Distributor for Steiner Binoculars

Steiner Optik, the binoculars manufacturer based in Bayreuth, Germany, is shifting its headquarters for North America, effective August 1, 2010, to the Burris Company Inc., in Greeley, Colo…

Granite Gear Names Alaska Rep

Granite Gear Sales Manager Dave Johnson announced today that Treeline Sales will be representing Granite Gear in Alaska, effective July 1…

Billabong to Acquire West 49

Billabong International Limited has reached an agreement to acquire West 49 Inc., Canada's leading action sport retailer. The Australian-surf apparel giant plans to acquire West 49 for C$1.30 (U.S. $1.24) per share, for an enterprise value of approxi

Somnio Running Restructures Sales Force

Somnio Running has moved from using independent sales reps in different parts of the country to hiring its own dedicated sales reps that will focus on both the specialty running and comfort shoe markets in all regions across the country…

Puma Appeals Charge in Spanish Licensing Takeover

Puma will appeal an arbitration court ruling that could force it to pay up to 98 million euros ($119.6 million) to settle a long legal battle. Puma has been seeking to reclaim sole branding rights from its former licensing firm in Spain, Estudio 2000 SA..

Gramicci Boosts Sales Force

Gramicci has added new sales staff to cover four regions: the Southeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Rocky Mountains and the West Coast…

Nike Inc. Tempered Outlook Sparks Concerns

Riding robust growth in football (soccer), running, and action sports and benefitting from fewer off-price sales, Nike Inc. reported fourth quarter earnings soared 53% after year-ago restructuring charges on a solid 8% revenue gain. Still, top-line growth

May Outdoor Retail Sales Driven by Footwear and Apparel

As Spring weather finally hit many of the mountain states in May, sales of footwear and apparel began to pick up at retail. However, consumers still continue to shy away from big-ticket hardgoods purchases, pushing sales in the category down…