SGB Update Outdoor
Darby Communications Expands with NYC Office
Darby Communications announced the opening of a satellite office in Manhattan. During its 10 years of operation, the Darby Communications team has built strong business relationships with outdoor recreation, wellness and lifestyle editors in the New York
Billabong Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Billabong CEO Neil Fiske announced the appointment of Jeff Streader to the role of global chief operating officer (COO) of Billabong. Streader’s background includes supply chain and operational leadership roles at Guess?, Kellwood, VF Corporation, F
Target’s CEO Resigns
Gregg Steinhafel, the chairman and CEO of Target during the retailer's massive breach of customer data last year, has left the company effective immediately…
Skechers Signs Elite Athlete Kara Goucher
Skechers Performance Division announced the signing of long-distance runner, Kara Goucher, to the Skechers Performance Elite Team. The multi-year agreement names Skechers Performance Division as Goucher’s official footwear sponsor and will feature t
Gander Mountain to Open in Mobile, AL
Gander Mountain will open a new location in Mobile, AL in the fall. It will represent the outdoors retailer's seventh Alabama store…
Adidas Partners with Top NFL Draft Prospects
Adidas announced partnerships with top draft prospects Sammy Watkins of Clemson and Carlos Hyde of Ohio State…
Johnson Outdoors Says Weather Pushed Sales Out of Fiscal Q2
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that it cut expenses nearly 10 percent in the the quarter ended March 28 to mitgate soft demand for its spring products, but that if April POS data hold, ramping up production to meet demand for a host of new products from i
Mountain Khakis Partners with Badass Dash Obstacle Series to Benefit Autism
Mountain Khakis, a mountain-inspired lifestyle apparel brand known for its “Best Damn Khakis,” is teaming up with BADASS Dash, the Ultimate Adventure Race and Obstacle Course Challenge benefiting Autism Speaks, as both a marketing partner and outfitter of
RG Barry to Go Private in $215M Deal
R.G. Barry Corp., best known for the Dearfoams slipper brand, has agreed to be acquired for an estimated $215 million by Mill Road Capital, the Greenwich, CN.-based private equity firm that proposed buying it in September.
The merger will result in R.G. B
Gildan Offsets Cotton and Weather Woes in Q2
Gildan Activewear reported revenues rose 4.9 percent in its second quarter ended Mar. 30, to $548.8 million. Adjusted net earnings were $79.2 million, or 64 cents a share, up 8.9 percent…
Bogs’ Q1 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Bogs increased sales 23 percent on a wholesale basis in North America for the first quarter, according to the quarterly report from Weyco Group, Inc…
Johnson Outdoors’ Fiscal Q2 Sales Fall Short of Last’s Year’s Record
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales for the fiscal 2014 second quarter, due primarily to prolonged harsh winter weather during the period. Record-high revenue during the prior year second quarter also contributed to unfavorable year-over-year compa
Skullcandy Resumes Growth, Halves Losses in Q1
Skullcandy, Inc. halved its loss and resumed growing in the first quarter ended March 31 after spending much of 2013 narrowing its distribution and cutting expenses to enhance margins…
Gildan’s Q2 Revenues Advance 5 Percent
Gildan Activewear reported second-quarter revenues rose 4.9 percent to $548.8 million. Adjusted net earnings were $79.2 million, or 64 cents a share, up 8.9 percent. The gains came in spite of the impact of colder weather which negatively impacted demand
National Wildlife Federation Names New President
The National Wildlife Federation announced that Collin O’Mara will be the nest President and CEO…
