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KARHU Extends European Distribution

KARHU, Finland's running brand announced that it is expanding in Europe. On the heels of launching award-winning Fulcrum footwear in N. America in 2009, KARHU will soon be available in the Finnish, German, Austrian and Italian markets in Spring 2010.

Volcom’s Q3 Revenues Drop 15.9%

Volcom, Inc. reported sales fell 15.9% to $93.9 million compared with $111.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territ

Under Armour Beats Q3 Estimates; Raises Outlook

Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 16.2% in the third quarter to $269.5 million from $231.9 million a year ago. Net income increased 1.9% to $26.2 million, or 52 cents a share, from $25.7 million, or 51 cents, a year ago. Apparel revenues incr

Golfsmith Q3 Earnings Decline as Revenues Fall 8.5%

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues slid 8.5% in the third quarter to $90.6 million from $101.7 million a year ago. The decline reflects an 8.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 27.0% decrease in revenues from the direct-to-c

Benchmade Hires New Director of Manufacturing

Benchmade Knife Company has hired Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…

Cabela’s Nearly Doubles Q3 Net Income; Raises Guidance

Cabela's Inc. reported that total revenue for the third quarter increased 2.0% to $624.3 million compared to $611.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. Retail store revenue increased 6.1% and comps rose 3.5% for the period, while direct revenues

Rab Opens U.S. Office; Hires Sales Force

Rab is opening a new Colorado-based office and warehouse. Matt Gowar, Rab’s CEO, now owns the company, which enters its third season on the North American market during the winter of 2009-10…

Grassroots Hires New President/CEO

The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance hired Roanne Miller as the organization's new President/CEO. Miller will take the leadership role effective immediately. Miller replaces David Matz, who served as president of the organization until his departure on

SCARPA Hires Bragg and Co. as N.E. Sales Agency

SCARPA (Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima) North America added new sales representation in the Northeast territory. Bragg & Company will represent the SCARPA brand in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rho

Cabela’s Announces Plans for Grand Junction, CO Store

Cabela’s Incorporated and Macerich said it plans to bring Cabela’s retail stores to Grand Junction, CO., and the surrounding area. Cabela’s expects to open the Grand Junction store in early summer of 2010. The 75,000-square-foot store wi

GoLite Announces Active-ist Contest Winners

GoLite launched a contest in September to find four everyday outdoor athletes to be featured on its interactive new website and in the company’s marketing communications…

Columbia Becomes Title Sponsor of Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series

Columbia Sportswear will become the title sponsor of the popular Muddy Buddy Ride & Run Series. The agreement includes naming rights of the 18-event Columbia Muddy Buddy Series, as well as the Columbia Mini Muddy Buddy and designates Columbia as the exclu

Two REI Stores Awarded LEED Gold Rating

REI announced that its stores in Round Rock, Texas and Lincoln Park, Ill. have been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for Commercial Interiors from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)…

Kappa’s U.S. Distributor Secures Line of Credit

Total Apparel Group, Inc. has secured a line of credit through Hartsko Financial Services that will assist the company in financing purchase orders for Active Apparel and Kappa North America, two of TAG`s wholly-owned subsidiaries. TAG`s line of c