The Affiliated Business Group (ABG), a division of DSW Inc., and Yellow Box Corporation, announced the opening of its second Yellow Box Footwear concept store in Sherman Oaks, CA…
Year: 2014
Shoe Carnival’s Q2 Profits Fall
Shoe Carnival earnings slumped 55.7 percent in the second quarter, to $2.58 million, or 13 cents a share, but still within the company’s guidance for the period. Revenues were up 2.6 percent to $222.1 million. Comparable store sales decreased 2.1 pe
Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles Acquired by Carbon Frame Supplier
Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles has been acquired by BST Nano Carbon, a leading design and advanced composites manufacturer in a transaction that allows Founder Tony Ellsworth to continue overseeing product design work for the 25-year-old, Made-in-America
GlockTeams Up with Brownells
Glock Inc. has teamed up with Brownells, Inc, supplier of firearms accessories, to bring consumers greater access to Glock parts and accessories…
Prana Reduces Poly Bag Use by 31,000 Pounds
Prana has reduced its use of plastic by 31,000 pounds by reducing the number of garments it ships in plastic bags…
Bass Pro Shops Support Boy Scouts
For the fifth year in a row, Bass Pro Shops is hosting Boy Scout month this September at Bass Pro Shops stores across the country…
DuVall Joins Wild Sheep Foundation
The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) announces that Buddy DuVall is joining the Wild Sheep Foundation staff serving the Foundation and its mission as executive vice president of development…
Industrial Revolution Expands Team
Industrial Revolution, the privately-held Washington manufacturer and distributor of outdoor accessories, announces the extension of its employee roster…
VF Partners to Provide $10M for Bangladesh Factory Safety Improvements
VF Corporation, the parent of The North Face, Vans and Timberland, announced a collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to provide up to $10 million in financing for building upgrades and fire and s
Ralph Lauren Named Official Partner and Outfitter of the PGA of America
Ralph Lauren Corporation has been named an official partner and outfitter of the PGA of America through 2020…
BRS Acquires New Archery Products
Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. (BRS), a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired New Archery Products Corp. (NAP) and Quikfletch LLC (Quikfletch) from NAP's founder Andy Simo and other Quikfletch stockholders…
Outdoor Industry Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Wilderness Act
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and The Conservation Alliance delivered a letter signed by 151 outdoor companies to Congressional offices Wednesday, Sept. 3, asking all members of Congress to support reauthorization and full, dedicated funding of the L
The Athlete’s Foot to Add 50 Stores in the Netherlands
Intersport International Corporation (IIC) announced the completion of a master franchise agreement with Euretco B.V. of The Netherlands for the conversion of their ‘Coach’ sneaker retail chain to IIC’s retail banner The Athlete’s
HanesBrands Completes Acquisition of DBApparel
HanesBrands has completed the acquisition of DBApparel, a leading marketer of intimate apparel, hosiery and underwear in Europe, for €400 million, or approximately $528 million…
G-III Raises Guidance After Strong Fiscal Second Quarter
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported that net sales, driven by a strong wholesale performance across several categories, increased by 39 percent to $424.0 million in the second fiscal quarter ended July 31 compared with the year-ago period…
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