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Jarden Outdoor Has Small Organic Growth in Q2
Jarden Corporation reportedly increased net sales 30% to $1.4 billion for the second quarter, compared to $1.1 billion for the same period in the previous year. The Pure Fishing, Inc. and K2 Inc. businesses are included in the results of operations from t
Nautilus Sees Q2 Loss from Continuing Ops
Though Nautilus, Inc. saw an increase in sales for its retail business, decreases in the commercial and direct businesses caused the company to post a net loss for the second quarter, compared to a modest profit in Q2 last year. Net sales from continuing
Callaway Golf Gets International Lift
Comping against peaking sales for the FT-i and FT-5 drivers last year proved too tall an order for Callaway in the second quarter as sales declined in the mid-singles. However, the company’s continued focus on operations led to an increase where it counts
Ogden Expands Contest to Lure Out-of-state Outdoor Ventures
Ogden City has added an out-of-state category and another $20,000 in prize money to its “Concept to Company” contest, which aims to draw outdoor recreation start-ups to the Utah city…
Ritchey/Syncros Names Retail Sales Manager
Ritchey Design/Syncros USA announced the promotion of Nate Shaw, formerly with inside sales, to national retail sales manager. Under this new title, Shaw will manage three customer groups – retail direct, builder sales and grassroots team businesses.
Veltec Names New England Rep
Veltec Sports has appointed Andy Ewas to the position of outside sales representative for the New England territory, effective Aug. 15, 2008. exclusively markets Sidi in the US, and Colnago, Descente, Enervit, Shebeest and Vredestein in both the US and Ca
Group Licenses Kersh Brand for Sportswear
Fashion licensing agency InGroup Licensing today announced it has been named exclusive licensing agent for Kersh, the prominent Canadian fashion label focused on the young contemporary women’s market. In its new role, InGroup will work to bring the Kersh’
The Outdoor Foundation Launches ‘I Will’ Campaign
With the goal of proactively encouraging healthier children, healthier communities and healthier businesses, the Outdoor Foundation is launching its “I Will” campaign at this Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show…
A Matter of Gravity, Petzl Turns the Vertical Environment Into Bold Opportunity.
Since the 1970s, Petzl equipment has played a part in every major mountaineering, climbing and caving achievement. From revolutionary caving equipment to the ubiquitous Grigri self-breaking belay device, Petzl is synonymous with the quality that climbers,
Facing the Credit Card Dragon
In good times or bad, it pays to review processing fees regularly. This article could save you thousands of dollars, improve your customer service, and maybe even increase sales…
The Time is Now
The world is changing, and changing fast. The planet on which hiking and skiing and surfing makes sense is suddenly turning into a different planet. Not in our children’s time, not in our grandchildren’s time. In our time, right now. As we watch…
IronmanPower.com Provides 29-week Ironman Training and Nutrition Program
PowerBar has partnered with Ironman to launch a unique online destination for triathletes. The site will provide the latest nutrition information as well as interactive tools to help train for their event…
Outdoor Athletes Join Team New Balance
New Balance announced that they have signed on three outdoor
athletic enthusiasts to join the brand’s larger “Team New
Balance.” Trail runners Kyle Skaggs and Anton Krupicka, and
freestyle kayaker Ruth Gordon have all signed…
Saucony Launches New Campaign: “We Know… Because We Run”
Saucony announced the launch of a new brand campaign, called “We know… Because we run,” slated to break in national vertical running publications in November. The integrated multimedia campaign includes print, online, retail and event initiatives…
Asics Introduces Limited Edition Kayanos for NYC Marathon
In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially em
