Golfsmith Opens First Vegas Location
Coming off a successful soft launch in new Downtown Summerlin, Golfsmith International officially brought to market its first location in Las Vegas. The latest addition to the Golfsmith brand boasts a 23,000 square-foot store…
Responsible Down Standard Gains Wide Adoption
Textile Exchange announced that H&M, Eddie Bauer, The North Face, Marmot, Mammut, Helly Hansen, Outdoor Research, DownLinens, Down & Feather Co. and other leading international fashion, bedding and outdoor brands have adopted its Responsible Down Standard
PwC Sutvey: Millennials to Drive Wearables Growth
Twenty percent of American adults already own a wearable device and the adoption rate – on par with tablets in 2012 – is quickly expected to rise, according to PwC's Consumer Intelligence Series – The Wearable Future report – an extensive U.S. resear
Arapahoe Basin Opens First Lift of 2014/15 Season
Colorado’s 2014/15 ski season got underway Oct. 17 at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area when the Black Mountain Express high-speed quad chairlift began delivering eager snow riders to the top of the intermediate High Noon run for their first turns of the year
OIA America Working Group Slates Call for Oct. 21
Outdoor Industry Association Made in America Working Group is pleased to announce that Janelle Nelson, Vice President, Portfolio Analyst at RBC Wealth Management will join its monthly conference call on Tuesday, Oct. 21 to provide perspective on the curre
Ruffwear Awards Italian Market to UK Distributor
Ruffwear, the maker of gear that helps dogs and their owners enjoy the outdoors, announced that its UK-based distributor Accapi will assume responsibility for the Italian market beginning Oct. 20…
Pentland Confirms Leedham as President for Berghaus and Brasher Brands
Pentland Brands plc appointed Richard Leedham as brand president of its UK-based outdoor brands Berghaus and Brasher. Leedham had held both position on an interim basis since January…
GoLite Files Bankruptcy, Seeks to Avoid Liquidiation
GoLite, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, filed an emergency motion for debtor in possession financing Monday it said was critical to selling the company as a going concern. GoLite has closed 14 of its 20 stores opened after converting to a
VF Corp’s Outdoor Brands Help Drive Q3 Growth
VF Corp. said Timberland, Vans, The North Face, Kipling and Wrangler drove a 7 percent increase in revenues and an 11 percent increase in earnings per share in the third quarter ended Sept. 27, 2014. In the Americas, revenue were up low double-digits at T
Bankrupt GoLite Seeks DIP Financing to Avoid Liquidation Sale
GoLite, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, filed an emergency motion for debtor in possession (DIP) financing Monday it said was critical to avoiding an outright liquidation of the company t..
VF Corp Ups Guidance as Q3 Earnings Climb
VF Corp. reported earnings rose 8.5 percent in its third quarter, to $470.5 million, or $1.08 a share. Revenues rose 6.7 percent to $3.49 billion. Outdoor & Action Sports revenues grew 11 percent including a 9 percent increase in The North Face brand reve
Fletcher Sport Brands Appoints President
Fletcher Sport Brands, the parent of the Sunice golf brand, appointed Conrad Tappert as president of FSB effective Oct. 20. Tappert succeeds Mark Fletcher, who decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Tappert will be based in Montreal,
Skechers Signs Ringo Starr
Ringo Star will be bringing his legendary talents and style to Skechers where he’s set to appear in the footwear company’s global marketing campaign for Skechers Relaxed Fit footwear…
HanesBrands Appoints David Singer to Board of Directors
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes and Champion, appointed David V. Singer, former chief executive officer of snack food leader Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., to its board of directors…
Benchmade Hires Product Line Manager
Benchmade Knife Company, manufacturer of premium sports cutlery for the last 26 years, hired Greg Hall as a new product line manager…
