Perry Ellis Posts Q1 Gains in Swim and Golf
Perry Ellis International Inc.'s golf apparel and swimwear segments delivered a strong start to the year. In the first quarter, golf revenues grew 16 percent with a “solid” performance across the brands the company owns or licenses…
U.S. Golf Rounds Tumble in April
According to Datatech, rounds of golf played in the U.S. fell 16.7 percent in April. Rounds at public access courses were down 5.9 percent while private courses were off 3.3 percent…
Pacific Sunwear Posts Positive Comps in Fiscal First Quarter; Posts Another Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. lost $31.5 million in the second quarter as the surf-inspired retailer continues to undergo an image revival to help spark sales for a consumer base that is growing increasingly disinterested…
Chaco Donates to Tornado Victims
Chaco teamed with four Southeast-based retailers, Mountain High Outfitters, Kinnucan's, Eagle Eye Outfitters and Alabama Outdoors to drive relief efforts resulting from the violent storms and tornadoes swept through parts of the Southeast…
Foot Locker Inc. Shifts Management Roles
In a wide-ranging management reorganization, Foot Locker Inc. has promoted Richard Johnson, currently president and CEO of the company’s Footlocker USA group, to EVP and group president with responsibility for all of the company's domestic and
Jarden CEO to Be Honored by Athletes’ Foundation
Martin Franklin, chairman and CEO of Jarden Corporation, will be honored at the fifth annual A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope gala taking place June 8 at the historical Waldorf Astoria…
Washington Resort Reports Record Snow, Extended Season
Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington said its ski season could last into July thanks to new snow last week that established a season record. The previous record set during the 1998/1999 season was 596”. As of Friday, May 27th, Crystal Mountain Reso
Outdoor Product Sales Post Healthy Gains in April
Sales of outdoor products grew a robust 10.4 percent to $710.8 million in the four-week fiscal April period that ended April 30. According to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint™, Outdoor Footwear led the pack, up 18.1
GoLite Gecko Trail Series Draws 88 to First Event
GoLite Footwear kicked of the GoLite Gecko Trail Series over the weekend in North Carolina. Created in partnership with Trail Runner magazine, the series includes eight trail events in four states: Colorado, North Carolina, California, and New Hampshire.
Keen Ups Production Plans at New Portland Factory
Keen Footwear will build 13 footwear styles at its new factory in Portland, OR in coming years, up from the eight the company forecast just six months ago…
Whitewater Design Firm Expands to Meet Demand
Leading whitewater park design firm S2O Design and Engineering has increased its staff and launched a new website to better serve burgeoning demand for whitewater parks around the globe…
Counterfeit Teva Sandals Seized in China
Deckers Outdoor Corp. confirmed that customs officials in Xiamen, China seized 36,720 pairs of counterfeit Teva sport sandals with a value of RMB 216,100 ($33,280)…
Burton Realigns Western Sales Team with Vrignaud’s Departure
Burton Snowboards today announced several key changes to its independent sales organization in California, including the departure of the region’s principal sales representative Laurent Vrignaud. After 22 years of representing Burton, Laurent will m
Outdoor Nation Launches New Branding, Outreach
Outdoor Nation unveiled its new logo and website last week as its youth leaders geared up recruiting for five regional youth summits…
Adidas Olympic Push Aims to Overtake Nike in the U.K.
Adidas Group, the official sportswear sponsor of the 2012 Olympic Games, said it plans to use its London 2012 Olympic Games sponsorship to overtake Nike to become the leading sports apparel brand in the U.K. by 2015. Adidas it is expecting to sell 100 mil
