Easton-Bell Sports Creates Easton Speed Institute
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. announced its largest and most aggressive commitment in skate innovation through its recent purchase of MLX Skate's technology. The newly created Easton Speed Institute will combine MLX's innovative skate insights with
Ironclad Performance Wear Sees Surge in Q3 Revenues
Ironclad Performance Wear Corp. reported sales soared 68.6 percent for the third quarter, to $5.71 million from $3.38 million a year ago. The increase is primarily the result of Ironclad's continued strong growth in the industrial/safety sales chann
Gander Mountain Opens First Gun World Location
Gander Mountain said it will open its first Gun World store in Germantown, WI. Described as the “ultimate gun store,” the new Gun World is a 30,000-square-foot retail outlet featuring upwards of 5,000 guns of all kinds, and firearms specialists on duty to
Nautilus Shrinks Loss in Q3
Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 totaled $37.4 million, a decline of 2.8 percent as compared to $38.5 million for the same quarter in 2010. Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $281,000, or 1 cent a share
Full Swing Golf and Fore Golf Complete Merger Deal
Full Swing Golf, the developer of golf simulators, announced the completion of a merger with Florida-based Fore Golf, Inc – the official golf simulator partner of the PGA Center for Learning and Performance. The new company will focus on the indoor golf,
EMS to Present Major Bike Show in New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be the presenting sponsor for New York City Bike Expo, which will bring the nation’s largest bike expo to New York City May 3, 4, and 5. Located at the new Basketball City on Pier 36, the expo will host rider packet pick
Healthy Kids Outdoor Act Introduced in Congress
With strong backing from the outdoor industry, Congressman Ron Kind (WI) and Senator Mark Udall (CO) introduced the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act Monday to support state, local and federal strategies to connect youth and families with the natural world, impro
R.G. Barry’s Q1 Earnings Soar
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Dearfoams, reported a 67.9 percent hike in net earnings in the first quarter on a 38.5 percent revenue gain…
Nike Charged with Under-Paying Laid-Off Indonesian Workers
A non-profit group protested the opening of the new Niketown in Portland because it feels Nike owes additional severance payments to laid-off Indonesian factory workers. According to the Oregonian, the group has indicated it will contact colleges nationwi
OutsidePR Up and Running in New Sausalito Digs
OutsidePR, a Northern California public relations firm specializing in the outdoor industry, officially opened its doors at its new location in Sausalito…
AlterG Names Steven Basta as New CEO
AlterG, the maker of Anti-Gravity Treadmills, announced its hiring of Steve Basta as chief executive officer. David Grenewetzki, who served as interim CEO since March 2011, will continue to serve as president of the Fremont, CA company…
Med-Fit Acquires SportKAT LLC
Med-Fit Systems, Inc., manufacturer of the Nautilus commercial products, announced that an agreement has been reached to purchase substantially all of the assets of SportKAT LLC early next month…
Darn Tough Vermont Picks Canadian Distributor
Darn Tough Vermont has partnered with Interex Industries to expand the availability of its products across Canada. Interex is a Vancouver-based Canadian distributor of apparel and sporting goods for the outdoor market with over 40 years of experience and
Icebreaker Unveils New e-Commerce Site
Icebreaker unveiled a complete redesign of its Icebreaker.com website featuring new, user-generated features including product ratings and reviews, questions and answers about specific products, sharing of items via social media networks, and wish lists..
Product Architects Grows to 34 Staff
Product Architects, Inc., maker of the Polar Bottle insulated sport water bottle, has hired Mike Goldberg as sales associate and Montana Marsden as…
