Outdoor Nation opened the application process for its 2012 Outdoor Nation Summits to be held this summer and fall in 10 U.S. cities. Each two-day Summit will bring together participants ages 16 to 28 to identify pressing outdoor issues, discuss and develo
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European Fashion Brands Adopt Life Cycle Assessment Tool to Assess Eco Labeling
Six leading European fashion retailers have begun monitoring their eco-labeling and eco-design procedures with a life cycle assessment tool developed by Intertek in anticipation of a possible regulation that would make eco-labeling mandatory for consumer
CSG to Distribute Cannondale, GT Direct in China
Cycling Sports Group (CSG) is establishing an operation in China to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market beginning in July 2012…
Body Glove to Introduce Minimalist Watersport Shoe
Body Glove Footwear is launching the 3T Barefoot, a line of minimalist technology footwear. This breakthrough technology is based on extensively researched neuroscience, which has determined that the three smallest toes on each foot cannot articulate move
Outdoor Nation Awards Grants to 13 Paddlesports Programs
Outdoor Nation named winners of The Paddle Nation Project, an initiative that aims to connect young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. The 13 winners were selected by the Outdoor Industry Association Paddle Advisory Council from
Nikwax NA Names Michael Down 2011 Rep of the Year
Nikwax North America has dedicated another ROY (Rep of the Year) award inductee into their hall of fame, naming Michael Down of Mystery Mountain Enterprises as the top dog for 2011…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Expects Modest Comp Growth in 2012
Dick's Sporting Goods' earnings rose 27.0 percent in the fourth quarter on a 0.1 percent comp gain. Results came in largely in line with revised expectations given on Jan. 12. At the time, the retailer slightly narrowed its guidance due to the
Skechers Launches Japan Subsidiary
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the company is transitioning its business in Japan from a third-party distributor to the new wholly owned subsidiary, Skechers Japan, G.K. Footwear veteran Hirokazu Iwasaki (formerly with Nike, Adidas and Puma) will head
Dick’s Sporting Goods Extends Champions Tour Contract
Dick's Sporting Goods announced it is extending its contract as the title sponsor of the Champions Tour event at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, N.Y. for additional three years. A move that means a PGA tournament will continue to be held in Broome C
Johnson Outdoors Receives $3.5M Settlement
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced it has received a $3.5 million settlement resolving the company's long-standing claim with its insurance carriers. The company initiated legal proceedings in May 2005 to seek coverage related to an intellectual propert
Luxottica Expects Wholesale Division to Grow 15 Percent This Year
Luxottica reported sales rose 7.3 percent in 2011 and said it expects its Wholesale Division, which includes the Ray-Ban and Oakley sunglass brands, will grow by more than 15 percent in North America this year…
Carhartt Joins B.A.S.S. as an Official Apparel Sponsor and Titles College Series
Carhartt has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with sport fishing industry leader, B.A.S.S. LLC. Carhartt is now the Official Apparel Sponsor and Official Supporting Sponsor of the annual Bassmaster Classic and two B.A.S.S.-owned circuits…
Sturm Ruger Posts Higher FY11 Profit
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported revenues climbed 28.8 percent in 2011 to $328.8 million from $255.2 million in 2010. EPS reached $2.09 per share, compared with $1.46 per share in 2010. For the fourth quarter of 2011, sales jumped 45.4 percent to $93
West Marine Profits Jump in 2011 on New Store Strategy
West Marine reported net revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 were $113.4 million, an increase of $6.1 million, or 5.7 percent, on a 4.3 percent comp store gain. The company said its strategy of fulfilling wholesale orders through a smaller
Puma Covers Medical Treatment Costs for Injured Employee of Cambodia Plant
Puma said it will cover the costs for the medical treatment of a female employee of its footwear supplier Kaoway Sports Ltd., who was injured by a gun shot during labor unrest on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Cambodia…
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