VF’s Outdoor and Action Sports Coalition Drives Double-Digit Q1 Gains
VF Corp. reported revenues in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition increased 14 percent in the quarter to $1.6 billion with double-digit growth across the U.S. and international markets as well as in wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Among its m
Boxercraft Partners with Minor League Baseball
Boxercraft has partnered with Minor League Baseball (MiLB) through a national retail apparel license agreement. Boxercraft’s classic and historic line of loungewear will be available to consumers for all 160 clubs beginning this season…
New Wave Group Says Higher Marketing Costs Trimmed Q1 Earnings
New Wave Group reported lower income on higher sales at its Sports & Leisure segment in the first quarter as higher sales and marketing costs ate into margins. The Swedish company is ramping up hiring in a bid to make its Craft, Seger and Cutter & Buck br
Amer Sports Reports Decline of Ruble Undermined First Quarter Earnings
Amer Sports said earnings declined in the first quarter as solid sales gains and steady gross margin were more than offset by the negative impacts of currency exchange rates, particularly in Russia, where the ruble dropped in the wake of the Ukrainian cri
Drop Off in Firearms Sales, Long Winter Drag Down Cabela’s Comps 22 Percent
Cabela's Incorporated saw its comp store sales fall nearly 22 percent in the first quarter as it comped against last year’s unprecedented surge in gun and ammo sales and contended with harsh winter weather in many of its markets…
LifeFitness Heats Up As Q1 Freeze Ices Sales at Brunswick’s Other Segments
Brunswick Corp. reported net sales decreased 3 percent in its first quarter as gains in its Fitness segment could not offset the impact of harsh winter weather on its Marine Engine, Boat and Bowling and Billiards segments…
Bass Pro Shops announces new features of store in Tampa, Florida
Bass Pro Shops, announced plans to include an Islamorada Fish Company restaurant at the store it plans to open in Hillsborough County, Florida…
Portland Outdoors Acquires Deer Scent Company
Portland Outdoors announced that they are acquiring Top Secret Deer Scents…
Finish Line Ups Stake in RSG, Appoints President to Take Over Daily Operations
The Finish Line, Inc. has agreed to increase its stake in Denver-based Running Specialty Group (RSG) and named a president to take over daily operations of the business from the Gart Companies. RSG has rolled up 49 stores in 11 states operating under 11 b
Under Armour to Outfit Seton Hall University
Under Armour, Inc will become the exclusive outfitter for all Seton Hall University varsity sports teams, beginning July 1, 2014…
J. America Appoints President, Team Licensed Group.
J. America, Inc., the licensed apparel company, appointed Ben Turner as president of the Team Licensed Group (TLG). Prior to J. America, Turner held senior executive positions at Colosseum Athletic, Reebok, and Adidas…
Hoka One One to Sponsor U.S. Bank OC Marathon
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has become the official footwear sponsor of the upcoming U.S. Bank OC Marathon in Newport Beach, CA, scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014…
REI Report Shows Growing Scrutiny of Factories in Wake of Rana Plaza
REI saw instances of non-compliance with its Factory Code of Conduct quadruple in 2013 as auditors increased their scrutiny of building safety in the wake of fires and the Rana Plaza factory collapse…
USCCA Selects LAKE Strategic Marketing as Agency of Record
The United States Conceal Carry Association (USCCA) has appointed LAKE Strategic Marketing, a brand-marketing agency for the outdoors, as their agency of record…
Hanesbrand’s Champion Fleece Sales Propel Activewear Segment to Record Profits in the First Quarter
HanesBrands Inc. said cold weather helped Champion pick up more shelf space in the first quarter as existing and new retailers sought to bring in more fleece…
