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Mizuno’s Profits Slide in First Half
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues grew 4.2 percent in the six months ended Sept. 30, to ¥81.3 billion ($1.3 bn). Sales of footwear, especially running shoes, and apparel remained strong throughout the first half. Overall sales increased in Japan and the Unit
Three SCUBA Importers Recall 2,500 High Pressure Hoses
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, CO, Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, CA, and A-Plus Marine, of Gulf Breeze, FL, are recalling about 2,500 high- pressure SCUBA diving air hoses. The importers have received nine reports of burst
Gaiam Revenues Rise Three Percent in Q3
Gaiam, Inc., distributor of active lifestyle media, apparel and other products, reported third quarter net revenue rose three percent to $43 million after excluding results from its solar power business, deconsolidated from the company in Dec. 2011.
Shift in Shipments to Mass Retailers Boosts Dorel’s Third Quarter Cycling Revenues
Dorel Industries reported net sales at its Recreational/Leisure segment increased by $19.2 million, or 9.1 percent, to $229.0 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 driven primarily by the timing of shipments to the mass market channel…
Krimson Klover Launches New Web Presence
Krimson Klover, designer of luxury fiber knitwear, now in its third season in the outdoor specialty space, announced the launch of its new website November 7.
RECALL: 2,500 High Pressure SCUBA Air Hoses
Innovative Scuba Concepts Inc., of Colorado Springs, CO., Trident Diving Equipment, of Chatsworth, CA. and A-Plus Marine, of Gulf Breeze, FL are recalling about 2,500 high pressure SCUBA diving air hoses that can…
Adidas Lowers Forecasts on Reebok Weakness
Adidas AG reported a 14 percent rise in third quarter earnings but lowered its full year revenue forecast due to declines of its Reebok brand and the National Hockey League lockout in North America. The company had previously forecast a full year rise of
Asics Brazil Announces New President
Asics Brazil, a subsidiary of Asics America Group, appointed Giovani Decker as President effective immediately…
Macy’s Q3 Earnings Expand
Macy’s, Inc. reported strong third quarter earnings that underscore the company’s continued progress in implementing key business strategies to drive growth. Earnings were 36 cents per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012, ended Oct. 27
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Adds New Retailer
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance named Benchmark Outdoor Outfitters, which owns Benchmark Outdoor Outfitters in Cincinnati, OH and Benchmark Outdoor Outfitters, formerly Phillip Gall’s Outdoor & Ski in Lexington, KY, as its newest retail member…
Deadline Nearing for Telluride Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program
Outdoor startups have until Thursday, Nov. 15 to submit applications for the Telluride Venture Accelerator’s (TVA) entrepreneur in-residence program, which awards $30,000 in seed capital and $8,000 toward transportation and lodging needed to partici
Peak Sports Discontinues 1,000 Chinese Dealers
Peak Sport Products Co., Ltd has slashed its number of distributors in China by 1,076, or nearly 14 percent, since last year as it tries to rein in an inventory glut…
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Feeds Content to Online Recreation Guide
Great Outdoor Provision Company, a proud member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, has partnered with RootsRated, a new, retail-sourced recreation guide to connect locals and visitors to the top outdoor recreational opportunities in each of its seven markets
OIA Asks Outdoor Companies to Donate Sandy Relief Items to AmeriCares
AmeriCares is ready to accept a variety of outdoor products for disaster relief efforts now underway in areas devastated by Tropical Storm Sandy, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) reports…
Ross Names Tiemco Ltd. Japanese Distributor
Ross has awarded the distribution of their complete product line to Tiemco Ltd of Japan…
