Compass Diversifed Refinances Revolving and Term Debt
Compass Diversified Holdings, a publicly traded investment company that has acquired a string of sporting goods companies in the last decade, has signed a credit agreement for a revolving credit facility totaling $400 million and a term loan facility in t
Eddie Bauer Was Paid $48.5 Million to Break Off Merger Agreement
Jos. A Bank Clothiers Inc. confirmed that it paid Eddie Bauer a $48.5 million kill fee in the first quarter to break up its acquisition agreement with the outdoor company and accept a bid from rival Men’s Wearhouse…
DSW Announces Finalists in its Shoe Lovers Care Philanthropic Program
DSW Inc. is giving back to the community once again through its Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program. After reviewing almost 200 nonprofit organizations that were nominated by DSW employees nationwide, the popular retailer has selected 7 finalists: Al
Wolverine Worldwide Named Advocate Of The Year
Wolverine Worldwide and its Merrell brand have been honored with two key awards from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA)…
Wilderness Systems Names Record 36 Anglers to 2014 Pro Staff
Wilderness Systems named a record 36 professional anglers to its 2014 Pro Staff in a bid to push the sport of kayak angling to the next level through competition, instruction, and product development…
Imports Expected to Spike Ahead of Potential West Coast Strike
Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to increase 7.5 percent in June as retailers bring unusually high quantities of merchandise into the country early to avoid any potential disruptions after the labor contract with West Coast dockwork
Johnson Outdoors Names Director of Diving Sales for EMEA
Johnson Outdoors has appointed Gianluca Bugli as director of sales – Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) for the company's Diving business…
Kwik Tek Enters Winters Sports Market with Synergy Sportz Acquisition
Kwik Tek Inc., the Denver-based manufacturer of Airhead and Sportsstuff watersports products, has acquired Synergy Sportz, which manufactures Yukon Charlie’s and Sherpa snow shoes and trekking poles as well as Slip Nots winter traction devices…
Vail Resorts Reports Tahoe Region Retail Sales Rebounded in Fiscal Q3
Vail Resorts Inc. reported retail sales increased at its stores in the San Francisco area and in and around its three resorts in Lake Tahoe in the fiscal third quarter ended April 30 thanks to a storm in early April that sent Californians flocking to the
Study Shows Protected Bike Lanes Working in Five U.S. Cities
A protected bike lane increases bike traffic on a street by an average of 72 percent, according to unprecedented research cycling advocates will use to lobby for greater public funding of such infrastructure…
Quickfire Productions Adds to the Team
Quickfire Productions, a full-service video content production company specially tailored for the needs of the outdoor market has added two new members to their team…
Quiksilver’s Cuts Wholesale Prices, Pushes Profit Target Out A Year
Quiksilver International shares closed down by more than a third Friday, four days after it reported it would take another year to reach profit goals outlined in May 2013 because of faster than expected deterioration in the independent specialty channel..
Nordica USA President Departs for CEO Post at Fischer Sports USA
Tecnica Group SpA announced that Willy Booker resigned as president of Nordica USA to accept the position as CEO of Fischer Sports USA. The changes comes as Nordica reviews its brand positioning and strategy, according to Peter Weaver, who serves as CEO o
GoPro Names Seasoned Technology Executive as President
GoPro, which is preparing for an initial public offering, named technology heavyweight Tony Bates as president. Bates comes from Microsoft, where he served as EVP for business development, strategy and evangelism. He has served as CEO of Skype, held seni
dbaSALES Opens Manhattan Showroom
dbaSALES, a sales agency operated by industry veterans Doug and Amy Hoyt along with Partner Bruce Finestone, has opened a showroom in Manhattan. The showroom will represent five brands: Bearpaw, Joy & Mario, Muck Boot Co., OTZ Shoes and Woolrich footwear
