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Amer Sports Narrows Q2 Loss on Strength from Wilson Brand, EMEA Region
Sports equipment maker Amer Sports Corp., whose brands include Salomon, Wilson, Suunto, and Precor, among others, reported losses narrowed significantly due to a bump in sales for the second quarter ended June 30. Management said total company sales edged
Escalade Sports Triples Net Income on Sales Increase, Improved Margins
Similar to the company’s first quarter results, Escalade saw revenues for its sporting goods segment climb 9.3% for the fiscal second quarter ended July 10…
Big 5 Sees Slight Q2 Profit Gain on Improved Gross Margins
Following on a pre-announcement that warned of lower-than-expected results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 4, Big 5 Sporting Goods reported that Q2 sales inched up 1.8% to $219.8 million while same-store sales were down 0.5% for the period…
House Approves Full Funding for LWCF
The House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that will grant full and guaranteed funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
Outdoor Industry Regains its Mojo at ORSM 2010
With attendance figures rebounding in the double-digits, Outdoor Retailer Summer 2010 proved to be a testament to the health of the outdoor specialty industry. Now, the debate ensues about how much of the show's success was due to the improving econo
Sport Chalet Boosts Fiscal First Quarter Margins on Improved Conditions
Citing increases in team sales and the company’s e-commerce divisions, Sport Chalet posted a 0.4% sales increase to $79.7 million from $79.4 million a year ago. The increase, however, was partially offset by a slight decrease in comparable store sal
Columbia to Acquire OutDry Technologies
Columbia Sportswear Company signed an agreement to acquire OutDry Technologies S.r.l., which owns the intellectual property and other assets comprising the OutDry brand and related business, via a cash purchase from Nextec S.r.l., based near Milan, Italy.
Johnson Outdoors Gets Fiscal Q3 Boost From Fishing and Camping
Johnson Outdoors reported sales for the fiscal third quarter ended July 2 rose 7.9% to $124.0 million compared to $114.9 million in the prior year period as robust growth in marine electronics and outdoor equipment more than made up for declining sales of
Jetboil Files Patent Suit Against Primus
Jetboil Incorporated based in Manchester, NH has filed suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC, in Delaware federal court for infringement of Jetboil’s issued patents un
AmerBag Launches AmeriBag Outdoors
AmeriBag Inc., creator of the Healthy Back Bag tote, launched its newest division, AmeriBag Outdoors. In January 2010, AmeriBag acquired Cerf Brothers Bag Company, which manufactures and distributes HideAway, CampInn and Browning gear lines…
Weindruch Replaces Retiring Doyle at Ski and Snowboard Association
National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Director of Communications Larry Weindruch has been appointed to serve as the second president of the National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA), succeeding Thomas B. Doyle, who is retiring this fall.
ATK Security and Industry Group Renews Agency
ATK Security & Sporting group has renewed their media agency of record contract with CMG Marketing and Events through July 2012…
Henning to Lead RMEF Lands and Conservation Programs
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has announced the promotion of 10-year employee Blake Henning to the position of vice president of lands and conservation…
Crocs Ongoing Q2 Revenues Climb 31%
Crocs, Inc. reported revenue for the second quarter of 2010 increased 31% to $228.0 million, over adjusted revenue of $174.1 million reported in the second quarter of 2009, which excluded $23.7 million in previously impaired product sales that the company
Jetboil Files Suit for Infringement of Patents
Jetboil Inc. has filed a lawsuit suit against Swedish-based Primus AB, along with parent company Fenix Outdoor AB, Brunton Outdoor, Inc, and NA Gear LLC, in Delaware federal court for infringement of Jetboil's issued patents…
