Escalade’s Q2 Sales Expand Double Digits
Escalade Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter of 2016 of $48.5 million, or 10.7 percent higher compared to net sales of $43.8 million for the same quarter in 2015.
Zumiez’s Comps Dip In July
Zumiez Inc. reported same-store sales slid 2.9 percent in July compared to a sales decrease of 7.6 percent in the year-ago period.
Keen Hires Former Nike Exec to Lead Outdoor Division
John Eberle will oversee global business operations, management strategy, and product and business development for Keen’s largest product category, officials said.
Sport Chek’s Comps Gain 7.2 percent in Q2
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited reported second-quarter earnings rose 8.1 percent on a 2.9 percent sales gain.
Iconix’s Revenues Ease 2 Percent
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. reported operating income slid 8 percent in the second quarter while licensing revenue dipped 2 percent.
Dorel Industries Revenue Slides In Q2
Dorel Industries Inc. reported second-quarter revenue was US$637.3 million, down 4.8 percent.
Topgolf Opens Near Portland
Topgolf will open its first Oregon location in Hillsboro on Friday.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Names Rich Hill New President
Hill, who got his start in specialty outdoor retail and went on to work for Patagonia, Marmot, Prana and others, will replace outgoing GOA President Wes Allen.
SAFETY RECALL: Basis Peak Watches Overheating
Basis, a health tracker brand owned by Intel Company, issued a safety recall of all its Basis Peak watches, recommending consumers stop wearing the devices immediately as they can overheat and burn or blister the skin surface.
Lew’s Hires Western VP of Sales
Fishing company Lew’s has hired industry veteran Terry Pederson to serve as vice president of sales for the western United States, beginning Sept. 12.
Alchemy Equipment Appoints North American Distributor
Alchemy Equipment, a New Zealand-based urban/outdoor clothing and luggage company, has joined forces with Partners Growth in Toronto, Ontario for distribution and representation in the U.S. and Canada.
Viridian Enhances OEM Solutions in Light of Acquisition
Viridian, a company that provides features for firearms, plans to further enhance the company’s OEM partnership program.
Management Changes at Davidson’s Inc.
Davidson’s Inc. Executive Vice President Larry Massimo will retire effective January 31, 2017.
Groupon Targets Women with Private Label Activewear
Groupon has expanded its fitness-related deals business to include a new private-label women’s activewear clothing line, Form+Focus.
Kids Foot Locker Launches Back-to-School Spot
Kids Foot Locker kicked off its back-to-school campaign with a new commercial titled “Swap,” starring 2016 NBA Champion Kyrie Irving.
