Bauer’s Q1 Revenues Jump 29 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports reported revenues jumped 29 percent in the first quarter ended Aug. 31, to $142.4 million, up from $110.3 million in the same period of the prior year. Earnings rose 47.7 percent to $22.6 million…
Prana to Open Store in Portland, OR
Prana, makers of premier clothing for yoga and climbing, plans to open its second retail store. Doors will open for business on Nov. 10th at 635 NW 23rd Avenue in Portland, OR…
SD Sport Innovators Appoints Executive Director
Bill Walton, executive chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI) managed by CONNECT, named Lisa Freedman as the organization’s executive director. Freedman brings a long track record in the sports event and facility management field, as well as busines
China Currency Bill Awaits House Action
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill Tuesday aimed at pressuring China to accelerate the appreciation of its currency against the dollar. It's unclear whether the U.S. House of Representatives will take up the bill, which most U.S. apparel and sp
Black Diamond Makes More Apparel Hires
Black Diamond has hired another round of employees for its new apparel design and development team, which expects to launch the company's first apparel line in Fall 2013. The hires bring experience from Arc'teryx, Mountain Hardwear, The North Fa
Stile Products Hires N.A. Territory Manager
Stile Products, Inc., a Los Angeles-based distributor for urban cycling brands Tern Bicycles and BioLogic accessories, has hired Dale Aguas as its North American territory manager. Aguas will work alongside Stile Products Founder Steve Boyd, overseeing sa
Suunto Adds Three Sales Agencies
Suunto North America, a leader in precision sports instruments, is excited to announce the recent addition of three key sales agencies to cover markets in the Southwest and New England states…
Camping Imports up 15.7 Percent Through August
U.S. imports of camping apparel and gear slipped 2.3 percent in August to $716 million, but are running 15.7 percent ahead of a year ago for the year-to-date period through August, according to figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Yakima Names Senior Director of N.A. Sales
Yakima named Steve Harden as senior director of North American sales, effective immediately…
Gap to Close About 200 stores in North America
The Gap Inc. plans to open its first Piperlime storefront in the next year and also reiterated its plans to aggressively expand its new Athleta activewear chain with more storefronts. The Gap revealed those plans while noting at its annual analyst meeting
Asics Expands “Support Your Marathoner” for NYC Marathon
Asics America Corporation, official sponsor of the ING New York City Marathon, is expanding its award-winning “Support Your Marathoner” program for the 2011 race. This year, Support Your Marathoner will leverage the power of social media to deliver…
FSA Goes Public with Anti-Counterfeiting Effort
Full Speed Ahead took its anti-counterfeiting fight public in the United States by warning customers of the growing number of fake FSA bike parts being sold on eBay and other online marketplaces. The move follows two years of fighting counterfeiters in As
Pony Sets U.K. Relaunch
Pony, the basketball footwear brand harking back to the 70s' and 80s', will be relaunched in the UK this coming spring…
Burton to Exhibit at OR Winter Market
Burton Snowboards will exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market for the first time this January, adding another iconic action sports brand to the trade show's growing list of action sports exhibitors. Burton will unveil its 2012-13 line at the show,
AAFA Applauds Passage of Long-Pending FTAs
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) applauded the passage of the long-pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea by the U.S. Congress. Also included in a series of trade-related votes was the renewal of the General
