Garmin Extends Title Sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream Through 2013
Garmin Ltd. has extended for an additional three years its title sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream, the ProTour cycling team dedicated to ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions, according to a press release issued by
Keller Joins Bushnell
Bushnell recently announced the addition of Trent Keller to their team of product managers. Trent will be responsible for on-going new product development and updates to the Bushnell binocular line…
Remington Parent to Go Public
As was predicted, Cerberus Capital Management has confirmed via a filing with the SEC that it is filing for an initial public offering for its Freedom Group, Inc. on Wednesday. Cerberus, a private equity firm best known for its ill-fated acquisitions of C
Lafuma Group America Completes Acquisition of Eider and Killy Brands
The Lafuma Group's US subsidiary has successfully completed its acquisition and full integration of two leading French ski brands, Eider and Killy. The company said combination with Eider and Killy strengthens the group's already diverse portfol
Cybex Sales, Earnings Fall in Q3
Cybex International, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $29.0 million compared to $35.8 million for the corresponding 2008 period. The Company reported net income for the third quarter of 2009 of $0.1 million, or 0 cents per diluted sh
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Store in Pentagon City
Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. will open a 33,912-square-foot Nordstrom Rack, a unit of the company's off-price retail division, in the Pentagon City area of Arlington, Va. Scheduled to open in fall 2010 at Pentagon Centre, the new store will be the c
Arctic Cat Announces Financing Agreement with GE
Arctic Cat Inc. has entered into an agreement with GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance for it to become the exclusive provider of floorplan financing for Arctic Cat’s U.S. dealers…
Dickies Expands NYC Showroom
Dickies announced it is relocating its New York City showroom. The new space, located at 1400 Broadway provides approximately 4,000 square feet of usable space. The newly renovated space is expected to open in mid-November 2009…
New Balance Introduces Snowboarding Shoe
New Balance has partnered with California snowboarding brand 686 on the 686 Times New Balance's collection of snowboard boots, sneakers, jackets and T-shirts…
OIA and SportsOneSource to Launch New Retail POS Platform
Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) has selected The SportsOneSource Group to develop and manage a new retail point-of-sale (POS) tracking system designed specifically for manufacturers and retailers in the active outdoor lifestyle industry. The new syste
Down Under Retailer Kathmandu Floats an IPO
After months of speculation, Australasian outdoor-gear retailer Kathmandu has confirmed a dual listing in both Australia and New Zealand with the launch of its IPO on Monday, offering between 166.9 million and 197.4 million shares for sale…
ENI-JR286 Hires National Sales Manager
ENI-JR286, Inc. has appointed Brad Schultz to the recently created position of National Sales Manager of Fitness and Sports Equipment accessories…
TSA’s Doug Morton to Retire from CEO Post
The Sports Authority announced that Doug Morton will be retiring from his position as chief executive officer. Morton, who has been with TSA or the Gart Sports predecessor company for 23 years and served as CEO for more than a decade, will remain as chair
Study: Online Retailers Profitable in 2008
According to a new survey, the majority of online retailers were profitable in 2008 with more than half earning more money in 2008 than 2007. The positive results came despite the deteriorating economic environment, including last year's brutal holid
Callaway Expects Wider Q3 Loss
Callaway Golf Company said third quarter sales are expected to decline 11% to $191 million from $213 million a year ago. On a currency-neutral basis, estimated net sales would have been $194 million, a decrease of 9% compared to the third quarter of 2008.
