SGB Update Outdoor
Duluth Trading Reports Strong Traffic
Net sales grew 27.4 percent in the quarter ended July 31 thanks to continued heavy spending on television and digital advertising and store openings.
Gander Mountain Adds Store In Colorado
Gander Mountain will hold opening festivities for its new store in Parker, CO for four days starting on September 15.
SylvanSport To Double Manufacturing Footprint
Strong demand for the Brevard, NC company’s outdoor adventure trailers prompted it to begin work on the project with local and state officials a year ago.
Shimano America Takes On Lazer Sport Sales
A week after acquiring the Belgian helmet and eye wear company, Shimano Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary has taken over its distribution in the United States and Canada.
Rocky Brands CEO Resigns
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that Mike Brooks, chairman of the board of directors, has been appointed interim chief executive officer following the resignation of David Sharp as president and chief executive officer.
Does Pro Cycling Really Matter to IBDs?
Yes, say representatives of USA Cycling, SRAM and the Cannondale-Drapac Cycling team, who will address the topic at Interbike amid disappointing road bike sales.
Christy Sports Heads For The Cascades
The Colorado-based retailer acquired the assets of Dual Sports Incorporated of Bellevue, WA, including Sturtevant’s, Ski Mart and the SkiBonkers annual sale event.
Sports Direct International To Appoint Worker To Board
The United Kingdom largest sporting goods retailer divulged the move at its annual meeting, where 53 percent of shareholders voted against re-electing its chairman.
West Marine Lowers 2016 Guidance
Volume to its professional customers has declined.
Peak Resorts Inc. Retail Sales Slip
The operator of 14 small ski resorts says a decline in revenues from retail and summer activities weighed on results in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31.
Newell-Jarden Synergies Accruing Fast
Cost synergies from the merger of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Jarden Corp. will be closer to the high end of the $50-to $80-million range forecast for this year.
Keen Announces 2016 Grantees Of Keen Effect Grant Program
In its third year, program awards 16 non-profit organizations with $100,000 to help connect Keen fans to wild places and preserve them for future generations to be inspired by.
Mizu Creates European Subsidiary
Mizu, producer of vacuum insulated drinkware, singed a partnership agreement with its two largest European distributors. Under the agreement, Mizu formed Mizu Europe B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mizu, Inc.
Microban Expands Testing To Non-Partners
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in odor control and antimicrobial solutions, expanded its Microban Microbiology Testing Services to non-partners.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Hires Ski Team Coaches Education And Development Manager
The Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Race Team hired Ron Kipp to the newly created position of Ski Team Coaches Education and Development Manager.
