June Golf Rounds Decline
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. during June were down 2.8 percent compared to June 2013. The biggest regional decline came in South Central, down 8.0 percent…
Ruger Sees Firearms Weakening Further in Q2
With delays in planned launches and further eroding market conditions for firearms, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported second-quarter revenues fell 13.4 percent to $153.7 million. Estimated sell-through of Ruger products from independent distributors t
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Soared in Q2
Garmin’s reported sales by its Fitness segment soared 79 percent in the second quarter ended June 28 as consumers snapped up its Vivofit fitness trackers, lower priced Forerunner smartwatches and a new cycling computer. The company lowered its full
Reebok New York City FitHub Opens in Union Square
Reebok is extending its retail foothold in New York with a new 3,070 square foot FitHub in Union Square…
Sturm, Ruger’s Q2 Revenues Slump
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported second-quarter sales decreased 14 percent due to a reduction in demand for firearms and accessories. Earnings decreased 31 percent…
STI International Inc. Names New President and CEO
STI International, the firearms maker, hired Greg Mooney as president and CEO. He formerly held executive positions at Benelli USA and Benchmade Knife Company…
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
Aerosoles Hires Advertising Agency
New York advertising agency DeVito/Verdi has been awarded the advertising duties for Aerosoles…
Dr. Martens to Sponsor Drowners Tour
Dr. Martens AirWair USA announced its first U.S. #STANDFORSOMETHING tour headlined by NYC indie rock band Drowners…
Big 5 Comps Decline in Second Quarter
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported declining demand for guns and ammo dragged its comp stores sales down 4.9 percent in the fiscal second quarter ended June 29. Earnings slumped 59.0 percent to $2.5 million, or 11 cents a share…
Puma Q2 Profit Falls Less Than Anticipated
Puma reported earnings declined sharply in the second quarter, but earnings were slightly better than analyst's forecasts Sales dipped 0.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis as a 7.1 percent decline in footwear was only partly offset by a 3 percent
