Ahnu Footwear Commits $10,000 to Breast Cancer Fund
Ahnu Footwear, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., has pledged $10,000 to the Breast Cancer Fund and its work to eliminate the environmental causes of the disease…
Mountain Khakis Launches Corporate Sales Program
Mountain Khakis has launched its RearGear Team Apparel and Uniform Program, a corporate sales program available to companies and organizations choosing to streamline their team’s on-duty appearance…
Charles River Apparel Supports Wellness Warriors
Charles River Apparel was the official apparel sponsor of the Wellness Warriors, a paddling support group for men and women of all ages diagnosed with cancer. The apparel manufacturer provides operational support for the team, including the donation of of
NEMO Gains Overland’s Certification
NEMO Equipment, Inc., manufacturer of extreme conditions and AirSupported tents and outdoor gear, was recently added to Overland Training’s list of distinguished Overland Certified companies…
Study: Team Sports Participation Increases Some Unhealthy Behaviors
A new study finds while most parents might think participation in team sports doesn’t necessarily result in teenage boys adopting healthier behaviors, it is actually associated with increased fighting and drinking…
Smith and Wesson Names President Firearms
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., has named James Debney to fill the role of President, Firearms Business, reporting to Michael Golden, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation…
Johnson Outdoors Completes Watercraft Consolidation
Johnson Outdoors Inc. said the consolidation of U.S. operations for its Watercraft brands in Old Town, ME has been completed ahead of schedule. The company hosted an open house on Tuesday for local and state officials at its newly refurbished 136,000 squa
Rapala Becomes an Official Sponsor of FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors said that Rapala will become an official sponsor of FLW Outdoors in 2010. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
Johnson Outdoors Completes Watercraft Consolidation
Johnson Outdoors Inc. said the consolidation of U.S. operations for its Watercraft brands in Old Town, Maine has been completed ahead of schedule. The company hosted an open house on Tuesday for local and state officials at its newly refurbished 136,000 s
Element 21 Sees Q4 Sales Up 35%
Element 21 Golf Company said record sales for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $1,197,000 an increase of 35% compared to revenue of $889,000 in the same period in fiscal 2008…
European Outdoor Group Seeks Sustainability Standards
The Standards and Regulations Committee (part of the Sustainability Working Group) in Zug, Switzerland will aim to compile the definitive industry resource in the form of an open database with regard to the different regulations, standards and labels asso
Puma AG Sees U.S. Region Lead Decliners in Q3
Puma AG consolidated sales in the third quarter decreased by 6.3% currency-neutral, or by 5.5% in euro terms, to €673.4 million ($962 mm). Third quarter gross margin decreased from 53.6% of sales in Q3 last year to 51.9% of sales this year. Net ea
Look Cycle Signs Licensing Agreement for Rossignol Apparel
The Rossignol Group and Look Cycle have signed a multi-year licensing agreement for Rossignol apparel…
Berkshire Apparel Unit Sees Declines
Berkshire Hathaway reported sales in its Other Manufacturing segment, which includes Fruit of the Loom, Russell and Brooks Sports, slid 12.9% to $3.24 billion from $3.72 billion. Pre-tax earnings of the segment were $293 million, a decrease of $185 milli
Adidas Group Positive While Posting Q3 Declines
The adidas Group reported that top-line revenues trends had not changed materially since its fist half report, but the company, which also owns the Reebok, CCM-Reebok, Rockport and Taylormade brands in addition to the namesake adidas brand, produced a 
