SRI Sports Sales Jump on Boost from Cleveland Acquisition
SRI Sports., the new parent company to Srixon and Cleveland Golf, had a strong first three quarters of fiscal 2008 as the addition of the Cleveland business to the sales numbers has more than offset minor declines in smaller divisions. Nonetheless, the co
Let the Feasting Begin: Wolverine Grabs Chaco
In what may be the first sign of a year ahead where the big get bigger and the weak get gobbled up or go away, the outdoor industry last week saw two public companies throw lifelines to two struggling brands…
PGA Show Highlighted by Return of Titleist
This week’s 56th annual PGA Merchandise Show will be notable for a number of reasons apart from the usual product launches that promise to revolutionize the game of golf and the industry around it. The big news before the show is the return of one of the
VF Corp. Splits Outdoor Coalition; Promotes Rendle and Murray
VF Corp. is splitting up its Outdoor Americas division into two new divisions, Outdoor Americas and Action Sports Americas, effective February 1. Steve Rendle, president of The North Face, will become president of the new Outdoor Americas coalition, whic
ORWM Provides Energy Despite Weaker Traffic
The angst of the last month gave way to anxious optimism as Outdoor Retailer Winter Market opened its doors last week. Despite the buzz circulating around the industry since October about fears of a severe cutback in attendance on the part of retailers,
Deckers to Acquire Ahnu
Deckers Outdoor Corp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire outdoor footwear brand, Ahnu. Jim Van Dine, Ahnu's president and founder, is staying on. Following the closing, Ahnu will continue to operate out of Alameda, CA, for the near ter
Spyder’s de Witte Adds President-Europe to Role
Spyder’s EVP of Global Sales, Cees de Witte, has accepted the position of President Spyder-Europe in addition to his EVP role. He will relocate to Switzerland to lead the Spyder global sales force and subsidiary brand Cloudveil’s sales outside of North Am
Cabela’s Board Member Resigns
Cabela's Incorporated said Stephen P. Murray resigned from the Board of Directors effective Jan. 20, 2009. The retailer cited Murray's “other extensive business commitments” as the reason for the departure…
CamelBak Named REI’s Vendor Partner-of-the-Year
CamelBak Products, LLC, best known for their hydration backpacks and water bottles, received top honors as REI’s Vendor Partner-of-the-Year. Other winners were Osprey Packs in the camp/travel category, Pearl Izumi in action sports, and Outdoor Research in
Quiksilver Cuts Executive Salaries
Quiksilver Inc. has approved a 5% cut to the annual base salaries of some top executives as part of its cost-cutting efforts, according to a Securities & Exchange Commission filing…
Serena Williams Becomes Partner of Athletic Skincare Line
Tennis superstar Serena Williams has joined MISSION Skincare as a co-founder and partner of the athlete-engineered skincare product. Williams will join a list of co-founders that includes 2-time league MVP Steve Nash, 2-time gold medal soccer player Mia H
Report: VF Looking at DC Shoes
According to published reports, VF Corp. is rumored to be near a deal to acquire DC Shoes, a division of Quiksilver Inc. The Orange County Business Journal cited rumors that Quiksilver “could sell part or all of the company to a larger competitor are circ
Yakima Adds Two New U.S. Distributors
Yakima named two new distributors, The Hawley Company, a bicycle parts and accessories distributor in Lexington, SC and Liberty Mountain, an outdoor distributor of over 600 brands of gear and accessories based in Salt Lake City, Utah. These new distributo
REI Earns Best Company to Work For Recognition
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced that it ranked number 12 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2009 list of “100 Best Companies to Work For.” REI is one of five organizations to be recognized on the list each year since its inception…
W. L. Gore Earns Workplace Recognition
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine's annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 12th consecutive year. Gore is ranked No. 15…
