SGB Update Sportsmans
Aldila Q2 Sales Sink 16.7 Percent on Soft Golf Sales
Aldila, Inc. lost $444,000, or 8 cents per share, in the second quarter ended June 30 on a 16.7 percent decline in net revenues as sales of golf shafts remained weak. The maker of graphite golf shafts, arrows and other products said sales reached $12.0 mi
Commuter Bike Traffic Sets Spring Record in NYC
The number of commuter bike riders in New York City increased 14 percent compared to last spring, according to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, who has been the subject of vitriole for her strong
Cabela’s Announces Two New Stores
Cabela's Incorporated announced recently that it will open new stores in Charleston, WV and Rogers, AR…
Black Diamond Announces New Hires
Black Diamond Equipment has hired Bob Jones to the newly created position of direct-to-consumner, or DTC, sales director while Brad Barlage has been promoted to the newly created position of Black Diamond Equipment climbing line sales manager…
Chaco Names Sales and Marketing Duo
Chaco has added Todd Gordon as director of sales and Colin Butts as marketing manager to help drive Chaco's growth…
OIA Benchmarking Studies Point to Leaner, More Profitable Industry
The outdoor industry has emerged from the recession leaner and more profitable, according to two benchmarking reports released by Outdoor Industry Association. High-profit retailers in this year’s study reported an average gross margin of 46.5 perce
Salewa Expands U.S. Rep Team
Salewa North America, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Salewa International based in Bolzano Italy, expanded its U.S. sales force with new additions covering the Southeast, Rocky Mountains, and Upper Midwest…
Top U.S. Female Climber to Endorse Fila Skele-Toes
Fila Korea signed a multi-year endorsement agreement with climbing prodigy Alex Puccio, considered one of the top female boulderers in the world. The agreement with Puccio is part of Fila's commitment to expand its outdoor category in Korea as well a
Ruger’s Sales Up 24 Percent in Q2
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that for the second quarter of 2011, the company had net sales of $79.6 million and earnings of 57¢ per share, compared with net sales of $64.4 million and earnings of 43¢ per share in 2010…
Payless Celebrates 100th Franchise Store Milestone
Collective Brands' Payless ShoeSource unit announced the opening of its 100th franchise store, which is located in Cirebon, Indonesia. The store represents the 7th store in Indonesia to date..
Famous Footwear Launches School Contest
Famous Footwear, a division of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., will kick off a national contest July 31 to inspire students to propose how they would make their high schools even better, with a chance for one high school to receive a donation of up to $75,000 f
Skirt Sports Hires VP of Marketing
Skirt Sports, the women's fitness apparel company, has hired Leanne Hand as its vice president of marketing, effective immediately. She previously worked for Dunlop-Slazenger, Russell Athletic and Moving Comfort…
Shimano Adds Cyclone Bicycle Supply as U.S. Regional Distributor
Shimano American Corporation has added Portland, OR-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply as a new regional distributor for the U.S. market…
Shimano Adds Cyclone Bicycle Supply as U.S. Regional Distributor
himano American Corporation has added Portland, OR-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply as a new regional distributor for the U.S. market…
Schutt Sponsors Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Games
Schutt Sports is sponsoring the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2011 All-Star Games this week, as the “Official Football Helmet” and platinum partner of the program…
