OIA Names Made in America Showcase Exhibitors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) named the 30 companies that will exhibit products at Outdoor Retailer's first “Made in America Product Showcase” next week in Salt Lake City…
Cramer Products Announces Retirement of CEO Tom Rogge
Cramer Products, a leader in sports medicine and physical education products, announced the retirement of Thomas K. Rogge, president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 30, 2014, and the appointment of Robert Mogolov to the position of general ma
Under Armour Launches Largest Ever Global Women’s Marketing Campaign
Under Armour launched I Will What I Want, its most expansive global women's marketing campaign to-date, at a press event in New York City. The campaign features an all-star roster of trailblazing female talent, including champion downhill skier Linds
Steve Madden’s Q2 Sales Dip
Steve Madden reported sales in the second quarter were $295.7 million compared to $297.6 million in the same period of 2013…
PacSun’s Women’s Merchandising and Design SVP Joins Wet Seal
Christine Lee has resigned as women’s merchandising & design SVP, Pacific Sunwear of California. She plans to join Wet Seal. Brieane Breuer, PacSun's VP of women’s design, will assume the additional responsibilities of women’s merch
Adidas Issues Profit Warning As Golf Sales Plunge, Russia Outlook Worsens
Adidas AG will not meet 2015 financial targets due to a freefall in global golf sales and the souring outlook in Russia. The company reported Thursday that second quarter sales increased 10 percent on a currency-neutral basis, driven by 14 percent growth
Sport Chalet Shareholders Have Until Midnight to Get Top Dollar
Sport Chalet Inc. announced that enough of its shareholders have agreed to sell their shares to Vestis Retail Group LLC to consummate a merger with the company, which owns Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores. However, time is running out for sha
Gildan Activewear’s Q3 Earnings Flat
Gildan Activewear reported sales in the third quarter amounted to $693.8 million, up 12.9 percent from the year-ago quater. Net earnings were basically flat at $116.0 million, or 94 cents per share, compared with net earnings of $115.8 million, or 94 cent
Smith Optics Parent Reports Strong Growth in Sports Eyewear
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported sales of its Sports products, which include sunglasses and goggles made by Smith Optics, increased 18.5 percent in the second quarter, or 24.2 in currency neutral terms…
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Collective Licensing International
Authentic Brands Group, LLC, the parent of Prince, Spyder and TapOut, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Collective Licensing International, LLC, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear, and Above The Rim. Terms were not disclosed. Each brand wil
DC Shoes Collaborates with Art Collective CYRCLE.
DC Shoes continues their tradition of partnering with innovative artists and designers for their Fall apparel and shoe collaboration with art collective CYRCLE. The group’s two artists, Rabî and Davey…
Mountainsmith Names New Rep in Great Lakes Region
Mountainsmith named Scott Christoffel as its new Great Lakes sales rep…
SIA Opens Official Room Block for 2015 Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has opened the 2015 SIA Snow Show official hotel blocks. SIA Snow Show hotel reservations can be made online at…
Polar Explorer to Keynote OIA Sustainability Conference
Polar explorer Eric Larsen will kick off the second Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Sustainability Insights Conference, taking place on Tuesday, August 5. The one-day-conference will be held at the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek, just
Luxfer Completes Acquisition of Truetech, Innotech
Luxfer Holdings PLC has completed the acquisition of Truetech Inc. and Innotech Products Ltd. for an estimated payment of $64 million. The companies produce magnesium-based heating pads for self-heating meals and beverages used by the military and outdoor
