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Blacks Leisure Cuts Losses in Fiscal 2011, Names Incoming CEO
Blacks Leisure reported significantly lower losses for the fiscal year and said it was able to persuade lenders to extend banking facilities from December 2011 to November 2012 by recruiting a new CEO, who will take the helm late this summer as the Briti
The North Face Remains Lead Outdoor Nation Sponsor
The North Face announced it will again be presenting sponsor for Outdoor Nation, which will kick off in New York's Central Park again in June before spreading to regional events in Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis and San Francisco for the first time. On
Auri Hires East Coast Sales Manager
Auri, Inc. has hired Sandra Livingston as its East coast sales executive representative…
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Grow Nearly Three Times Faster Than Outdoor in Q1
Garmin Ltd. reported net sales of its Outdoor segment reached $66.5 million during the first quarter ended March 26, up 11.9 percent from a year earlier, while sales in its fitness segment jumped 30.0 percent to $56.4 million…
Study: Exercise Helps School Lessons
When schools cut physical education programs so students can spend more time in the classroom, they may be missing a golden opportunity to promote learning, according to research to be presented Sunday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ann
Ogio Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Manager
Ogio promoted Steve Humphreys to Eastern U.S. sales manager. Humphreys has been with Ogio since 2002 and will oversee all sales operations in one of the most vibrant golfing regions for the brand…
VF Corp. Breaks Ground on New HQ for Three Outdoor Brands
VF Outdoor, Inc. broke ground on the building at an 11-acre site in Alameda, CA that will house the corporate headquarters for its The North Face, JanSport and lucy brands. Those business are expected to move into the new building at 2701 Harbor Bay Parkw
Eastbay Launches Online Bat Selector Platform
Eastbay has launched an online Bat Selector platform. The Bat Selector allows users to select their league and age group then provides users with a wide selection of league-approved and age-appropriate bats….
Golfsmith to Enter D.C. Area
Golfsmith will open its first metro DC location in Tysons Corner, Virginia this June…
Osprey Packs Announces New Hires
Osprey Packs, Inc., the outdoor pack company, announced several staffing changes and additions at their Cortez, CO headquarters, with two promotions and five new hires within the operations, finance, customer service and warranty/repair departments…
Gatorz Impacted by No Fear Bankruptcy
Gatorz Inc., the maker of sunglasses, reported revenue decreased in the fourth quarter by $154,569 to $114,970 from the same quarter last year primarily due to product returns from No Fear Retail, Inc., which went into Chapter 11 protection in late Februa
PPR to Purchase Volcom in $607.5 Million Deal
PPR, the parent of Puma as well as luxury brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, agreed to buy surfing-inspired apparel maker Volcom Inc for $607.5 million as the French company seeks to refocus on sports and lifestyle brands. Volcom will be the fir
Mountain Hardwear Mourns Death of Athlete
Mountain Hardwear said it was mourning the death, but celebrating the life of Kip Garre, a ski mountaineer and one of its sponsored athletes. Garre and his girlfriend, Allison Kreutzen, were buried Tuesday in an avalanche in the eastern Sierra Mountains w
Jones Group Amends Credit Facility
The Jones Group Inc. announced that it successfully completed an amendment and extension of its $650 million senior credit facility…
Sportsman Channel Promotes Hansen to COO
Sportsman Channel, said Todd Hansen has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Hansen co-founded Sportsman Channel in 2003 and has been serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer…
