SGB Update Sportsmans
Crocs Launches First Toning Product
With its Nov. 1 launch of the new Crocs Tone collection, Crocs has entered the fast-growing toning footwear category. The Crocs Tone collection, which is available at Dick's Sporting Goods and via the company's online retail site, utilizes a thr
Weyco’s Q3 Revenues Dip 1.4%
Weyco reported net sales for the third quarter were $57.1 million, compared to third quarter 2009 sales of $57.9 million. Net earnings were flat at $3.4 million, or 30 cents a share…
Hanesbrands Completes Acquisition of Gear For Sports
Hanesbrands Inc. has completed its acquisition of GearCo, Inc., known as Gear For Sports, a seller of licensed logo apparel in collegiate bookstores and other channels…
Interior Secretary Recognizes USGS and Collaborators with Partners in Conservation Awards
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar selected four U.S. Geological Survey programs and their collaborators to receive a Partners in Conservation Award…
NSSF: Number Of U.S. Hunters Greater than Expected
A new study funded by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and carried out by Southwick Associates has found that the pool of American hunters is much larger than previously thought…
Sales of Silencers Up 9% for the Year
In a recent report released by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), approved National Firearms Act transfer stamps for silencers, over seen and approved by the BATFE, has grown by 9% in the fiscal year…
Deckers Raises 2010 Outlook on Robust Q3 Growth
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported third-quarter revenues increased 21.7% to $277.9 million versus $228.4 million last year. Ugg brand sales increased 20.2%, while Teva's jumped 51.7%. Earnings climbed 24.5% to $42.1 million, or $1.06, from $33.8 millio
Puma Takes Control of Business in China
Puma will acquire 100% of its long-term Chinese joint venture Liberty China Holding Ltd., effective Jan. 1 2011, to be in full control of its business activities in China and Hong Kong…
Outdoor Retailer Offers Buyers Early Registration Discounts
Outdoor Retailer recently opened online registration to buyers and designers for Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Jan. 20-23, 2011…
Big Agnes to Distribute Helinox in US
Big Agnes Inc. will distribute Helinox brand trekking poles made by legendary tent pole maker DAC in the United States under an exclusive North American distribution agreement beginning next spring…
Gargoyles Adds Grady Sizemore as Endorser
Gargoyles Performance Eyewear has added Major League Baseball All-Star Grady Sizemore as a brand ambassador…
Lorpen Adds Wintersports Reps
Lorpen has expanded its U.S. sales force to increase its presence in the wintersports category…
Court Ruling Halts Sales of Mammut Beacon in Germany
Mammut halted sales of the Barryvox Pulse in Germany earlier this month after a court there ruled that the rescue beacon infringes on a German patent held by Ortovox. The judgement applies exclusively to the German market and does not affect its business
Rugged Bear Accelerates Expansion
Rugged Bear, the children's outdoor retailer celebrating its 30th year in business, is 30th store this month. The company, based in Norwood, MA, said it is not only experiencing record sales and web growth, but its six new store openings in New Engla
Backcountry.com Hires VP of Merchandising
Backcountry.com has hired Mark Koppes as VP of merchandising. Koppes is fresh off a five-year stint at Columbia Sportswear, where he held three consecutive VP positions: Men's Apparel, USA Apparel, and, ultimately, Global Apparel…
