Hydro Flask Names Senior Hires
Hydro Flask announced that Joe Smith joined the company as director of product Jan. 5 and that Leanne Champion started as director of marketing Dec. 18, 2014…
CPSC Commissioner to Keynote 2015 SFIA Risk Management Summit
Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be the featured speaker at the 2015 SFIA Litigation Risk & Management Summit on February 2-3, 2015 in Las Vegas…
Orvis Names New Director of Rod Shop Manufacturing
Orvis has named Don Swanson to replace its long-time director of rod shop manufacturing Jim Logan…
Good Vibrations Shoes Executes Reverse Stock Split
Good Vibrations Shoes Inc. announced a ten for one reverse split, which was approved by FINRA. The change in share structure marks the completion of the goals the company set for itself in 2014, which it views as its organizational year, making 2015 its “
Reebok Releases Free Range Video
Reebok challenged the fitness culture status quo with the release of “Free Range” – a video starring a chicken that encourages people to escape a culture that promotes monotonous, uninspiring activities and take on a more engaging approach to
Schutt to Offer Brain Sentry Equipped Helmets This Fall
Schutt Sports will offer sensor-enhanced football helmets starting with the 2015 season using technology developed by third-party supplier Brain Sentry…
Keen Seeks Applicants for Keen Effect Grant Program
Keen has opened the application and nomination process for grants awarded through its Keen Effect program, now entering its second year. In 2015, the program awarded $100,000 to…
Genesco’s Holiday Comps Grow 10 Percent
Genesco Inc.'s comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 10 percent for the quarter-to-date period ended Jan. 3. Journeys led the way with a gain of 15 percent. Lids was ahead 6 percent but sales were driven by promotions. G
Lululemon Upgrades Fourth Quarter Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. upgraded its net revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ending Feb. 1. after comparable stores sales came in higher than forecast. The active wear company now anticipates net revenue will be in the range of $595 mill
Project Zero Avalanche Safety Campaign to Launch at SIA Snow Show
Project Zero is launching its first targeted campaign, Backcountry Starts Here (BSH), at the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) 2015 Snow Show, which begins on Jan. 28, 2015, in Denver, CO…
NSF International Launches Global Traceable Down Standard
NSF International has released the new Global Traceable Down Standard (GTDS), a rival to the Responsible Down Standard developed by The North Face and Allied Feather & Down in collaboration with Control Union Certifications. The new standard is based on P
Wolverine Refines Q4 Sales Forecast, Issues Preliminary FY15 Guidance
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. said fourth quarter sales and earnings would reach the high end of its guidance, but expects diluted earnings per share to come in flat in 2015 due to a strong dollar, the phasing out of Patagonia footwear and rising pension expen
Tilly’s Raises Fourth Quarter 2014 Outlook
Tilly’s, Inc. said that based on the results for the holiday period, the company now expects fourth quarter comparable store sales to increase 1.0 percent to 3.0 percent, and net income per diluted share to be in the range of 21 to 23 cents a share,
Gaiam Announces New Leadership Team and Initiatives
Gaiam Inc. announced new senior management appointments and products and service initiatives aimed at bolstering its position in yoga and the overall health and wellness category…
Onex Corp. to Acquire Survitec Group for $680MM
Onex Corporation has agreed to acquire Survitec Group Limited, a UK-based maker of survival gear, for $680 million (£450 million). The transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2015, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approva
