Big 5’s Q1 Stung by Warm Winter
Hit by particular weakness in its firearms & ammunition as well as winter-related categories, Big 5 Sporting Goods reported earnings tumbled 72.0 percent in its first quarter ended Mar. 30, to $2.1 million, or 9 cents per diluted share…
Ugg to Take Over German and Austrian Distribution
Deckers Outdoor Corporation plans to take over Wave & Motion, which has been responsible for Ugg's distribution in the German and Austrian markets, as of July 2014…
Cutter and Buck Appoints CEO
Joel Freet, previously the head of the corporate business for Cutter & Buck, has been named the chief executive officer. He replaces Jens Petersson, who has transitioned into a role in group executive management at parent company, New Wave Group AB…
37.5’s Sales Executive Branscum to Scout New Markets
37.5/Cocona Natural Technologies is expanding its senior management team and has appointed apparel veteran Scott Branscum as executive vice president. In this role, Branscum will lead the company’s global sales, marketing, and merchandising efforts
EBay’s Mobile E-Commerce Volume Soared in Q1
EBay Inc. reported that the value of goods sold on its mobile commerce platform increased 70 percent in first quarter ended March 31, 2014 and now represent 19 percent of its e-commerce volume. Total revenue at the company increased 14 percent to $4.3 bil
Chaco Launching Fit For Adventure Tour
–To commemorate its 25th anniversary and engage with consumers in a fun and memorable way, Chaco is hitting the road for a summer-long, nationwide journey dubbed the ‘Fit For Adventure’ Tour. Beginning in May and finishing in September, a s
“NB Raonic Robot” Certified World’s Fastest Tennis Ball Serving Machine
New Balance Japan announces the NB Raonic Robot, featuring pro tennis player Milos Raonic, is certified as the fastest tennis ball serving machine with 273km/h by the Guinness World Records…
Xidelong Parent Sees Robust Q4 Gains
Exceed Company Ltd., the owner and operator of the “Xidelong” brand in China, reported revenue was RMB495.9 million (US$81.9 million), in the fourth quarter, representing a 32.7 percent year-over-year increase…
Over 80 Million Americans Still Inactive
According to the most recent study from the Physical Activity Council (PAC), 80.2 million Americans age 6 and up, or 27.6 percent, were physically inactive in 2013. This is a decrease of 0.4 percent from 2012 where 80.4 million, or 28 percent, of the popu
Garmin Ltd.’s Fitness Sales Surge in First Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared as consumers snatched up its newest Forerunner smart watches and the vivofit, the company¡¯s entry into the rapidly growing fitness band market…
Aetrex to Add Two Stores
Aetrex Worldwide, the maker of comfort and wellness footwear, announced the opening of two new retail locations this May in Wayne, NJ and Pleasanton, CA…
Etonic Forms Alliance with Hakeem Olajuwon
Etonic Holdings, LLC, announced its partnership with Hakeem Olajuwon with the signing of a broad range, multi-year partnership. Etonic will re-issue Olajuwon's 1984, Akeem the Dream signature shoes, in limited quantities, to select retailers in June.
Iconix Brand Group Q1 Revenues Up Double-Digits
Iconix Brand Group, the parent of Starter, Danskin, Umbro, OP and numerous fashion brands, reported record Q1 revenue of $116.1 million, an 11 percent increase over prior year quarter..
Outdoor Nation and NPS to Award Grants to 10 College Outdoor Clubs
Outdoor Nation and the National Park Service will invest a total of $40,000 in 10 university campuses across the Northeast in an effort to strengthen the existing network of outdoor clubs and programs on college campuses that get more young people outside
Utah’s First Outdoor Recreation Summit Sells Out
Utah's first Governor’s Annual Outdoor Recreation Summit, which is scheduled to take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City next month, has sold out with about 400 people registering for the event…
