The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings reached $24.5 million, or 51 cents a share, in the second quarter, slightly down from $25.1 million, or 53 cents, a year ago. Same-store sales eased 0.5 percent from…
Year: 2014
Puma Intends to Acquire Stake in Football Club Borussia Dortmund
Puma said it intends to take a direct stake in Borussia Dortmund KGaA, having sponsored the football club since 2012. By potentially acquiring up to 5 percent of its capital stock through the planned capital increase announced by Borussia Dortmund, Puma s
NHL Concussion Lawsuits Consolidated
Three lawsuits filed by over 200 retired NHL players over concussion-related injuries have been consolidated and will be heard by a federal judge in Minnesota…
Back-to-School Gets Later Start
Recognizing that a number of the best deals of the summer are still to come, some families have only scratched the surface of their back-to-school shopping lists as of mid-August. According to NRF’s latest Back-to-School/College Surveys, the average
Perry Ellis’ Golf Apparel Climbs Double-Digits in Q2
Perry Ellis International reported its golf apparel segment’s revenues grew 14 percent in the second quarter, led by Callaway and Ben Hogan. The gains came despite an 8 percent decrease on inventory. Said Oscar Feldenkreis, vice chairman, president
Bogner Puts Itself on the Block
The family owner of Bogner, the maker of winter jackets and skiwear, has appointed Goldman Sachs to seek a buyer, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters…
Sonic Boom Names Marketing Group Names Sales Reps
Sonic Boom, manufacturer of exploding targets, announces the appointment of Baratti Marketing Group as its new regional sales agency of record covering the TALO States (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma)…
Remington Announces Marketing Alliance
Remington Outdoor Company announces an alliance with firearm instructor, NRA Commentator and active United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) competitor Gabriela Franco…
ATF Proposes Rule on Guns Lost in Shipping
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is requesting comments on a proposed rule change regarding shipped firearms…
Hydro Flask Honored by Inc. Magazine
Hydro Flask, manufacturer of insulated stainless steel flasks, has joined Inc. magazine’s elite group of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the country…
TransRockies Run Concludes in Colorado
Hoka One One, Balega, Salomon and Adidas athletes were among those taking the podium at the 2014 PepsiCo TransRockies Run, which concluded Sunday in Beaver Creek, CO after six days, 120 miles, and 20,000 feet of climbing…
Petzl Technical Institute Opens in Salt Lake City
Petzl America has opened the Petzl Technical Institute at their new headquarters in Salt Lake City, which will work with fire/rescue professionals, arborists, special military forces, rock climbers, cavers, alpinists, routesetters and climbing gym employe
Cabela’s Confirms Fall Launch of Icebreaker Co-branded Apparel
Cabela's confirmed it will launch a co-branded line of merino wool apparel base layers this fall with Icebreaker as reported by The B.O.S.S. Report June 11…
Conde Nast Sells Fairchild Fashion Media Brands
Penske Media Corporation has acquired the U.S.-based trade publishing assets of Conde Nast’s Fairchild Fashion Media unit, the parent company of business-to-business brands Women’s Wear Daily, Footwear News, Beauty Inc, M and the Fairchild Sum
Gordmans Stores Appoints President and CEO
Gordmans Stores, Inc., the Omaha-based apparel and home decor retailer, named Andrew T. Hall, formerly of Stage Stores, as president and chief executive officer…