Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported its fourth quarter earnings came in slightly above analysts’ expectations. But sales were moderately below plan as cold weather impacted sales of its brown shoes and casual footwear, especially with the Sperry Top-
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Winchester Safes Names 2013 Sales Rep Group and Sales Rep of the Year
Winchester Safes has recognized Schooler Associates as their 2013 rep group of the year and Justin Holcombe and thier 2013 sales rep of the year…
Fenix Outdoor AB Grows U.S. Brand Sales 15 Percent in 2013
Fenix Outdoor AB of Sweden reported its brand sales increased nearly 15 percent in the United States last year thanks to a boost from the launch of its Fjällräven apparel brand here. U.S. Brand sales reached…
Chicago, Detroit and Flint (MI) Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
NSSF Promotes Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program in Illinois, Michigan…
FNH Names New Marketing Director
FNH USA, LLC announced that Mark E. Thomas has joined FNH USA, LLC as its new director of marketing and communications…
Driven TV Selects Maxima Media as Social Media Agency
Maxima Media has been selected by Driven TV with Pat and Nicole to handle online & digital communications…
Remington Outdoor Company Expanding to Alabama
Remington Outdoor Company, formerly known as the Freedom Group, has chosen Alabama to locate a new firearms manufacturing facility that could create more than 2,000 jobs in the state…
Wolverine Worldwide Records Marginal Revenue Gain in Q4
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. narrowed its net loss in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, to $1.7 million, or 2 cents a share, from $3.7 million, or 4 cents, a year ago. Sales on a pro-forma basis inched up 0.6 percent. Blake Krueger, CEO, said, “Even as a slug
OBIT: Dick Cabela Passes at 77
Richard N. Cabela, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Cabela’s Inc., passed away at his home in Sidney, NE Monday. He was 77…
Gildan’s CEO Sets Share Disposition Plan
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that Glenn J. Chamandy, president and CEO, has entered into a pre-arranged share disposition plan, under which he has authorized and directed a U.S. financial institution to sell up to 1 million of his common share…
Under Armour Defends U.S. Speedskater Suits
Amid heightened media attention over the disappointing performance of the U.S. Speedskating team so far at the Sochi Olympics, Under Armour on Monday defended its Mach 39 racing suit. All of the uniforms use were tested “rigorously” and numerous athletes
Active Boarder Takes Over Remington Outdoor’s Bid for Altrec
Active Boarder Corp. of St. Paul, MN has stepped in to acquire substantially all of the assets of Altrec Inc., according to court documents filed Sunday in Altrec’s bankruptcy case. The new bid, approved Sunday by a U.S. Banruptcy Court judge, remov
Winter’s Price Tag this Year Estimated at $50 Billion
Economists said that the brutal winter weather is hurting the U.S. economy, with mounting losses due to slow retail sales, travel disruption and other factors….
Soybu Opening First Retail Store
Soybu, an active fashion woman’s performance and lifestyle apparel brand based in Denver, CO, will hold grand opening ceremonies Wedneasday at its first owned retail location. The company said its first store will open at…
STX Signs MLL Star Ryan Young
Baltimore-based STX, LLC announced the signing of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player Ryan Young for the 2014 season…