Vista Outdoor Sets $100 Million Share Repurchase Program
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company’s board of directors has approved a new repurchase program for up to $100 million of the company’s common stock.
Visit The National Parks For Free This Weekend
The industry has been celebrating the National Parks centennial all year, but today marks the park service’s actual birthday, and to celebrate, all parks are free through the weekend.
Billabong Swings to Full-Year Loss
Billabong International Ltd. said its three core brands – Billabong, Element and RVCA – all delivered growth in its fiscal year ended June 30, but operating earnings were down due to foreign currency headwinds and gross margin pressures to reduce inventories.
Report: Ex-Performance Sports Chairman Exploring Bid
Graeme Roustan, the former chairman of Performance Sports Group Ltd., is weighing a possible bid for the company, according to a report from Reuters.
Boyne Resorts Outlines Big Sky Expansion
The company plans to invest $150 million in Montana’s Big Sky Resort over the next decade to spur a more than $1 billion investment in the Bozeman region.
Marmot and RootsRated Team Up for Tour
The outdoor apparel, equipment and sporting goods company and content marketing platform will host pint nights as part of a nationwide tour this fall.
Fenix Outdoor Reports Big Swing in Profits
Growth at the Fjällräven brand and a turnaround at the German retailer Globetrotter helped the company report an operating profit in the second quarter.
Tilly’s Q2 Profits Beat Plan
Tilly’s Inc. reported a small rebound in earnings in the second quarter that beat its internal plan, while same-store sales gained 0.8 percent.
Rudy Project Tempts Dealers with Markup Opportunity
Rudy Project North America stated that all dealers would be able to purchase helmets at one-third of MSRP, resulting in an everyday 3 times markup.
Birkenstock Again Tops Back-to-School Lists
Birkenstocks for the third year in a row was the top footwear choice in back-to-school searches, according to Google’s list of 2016 back-to-school trends.
Study: Consumer Groups Favor Different Olympic Sports
Consumers who are rugby fans and skiers are 154.23 percent more likely to be fans of targeted and less mainstream Olympic sports. At least that’s what Digilant, a global programmatic media company that partners with brands and agencies, found.
Rawlings Remains Official Baseball of NCAA Championships
Baseball’s category leader renewed its exclusive status with the NCAA as the Official Baseball of the 2017-21 NCAA championships.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
CanCooker Names Sam Bowman VP of Sales and Marketing
CanCooker President Seth McGinn appointed Sam Bowman as vice president of sales and marketing for the outdoor cooking company.
Converse… For Your Back?
Converse, the iconic shoe brand owned by Nike Inc. will release a capsule of water resistant gear for fall/winter ’16, which includes footwear…and apparel… and a backpack.
