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…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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
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
Under Armour Inks Deal with Gisele Bundchen
Under Armour signed supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, to an endorsement deal. Bundchen is the wife of New England quarterback, Tom Brady, who UA signed in 2010…
Fanatics Partners with JC Penney on Online Fan Shop
JC Penney announced the launch of an all-new Sports Fan Shop experience on JCPenney.com that will be powered by Fanatics, the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise…
Billabong Names Two Key Sourcing Executives
Billabong COO Jeff Streader announced two key appointments on his global team. Randy Mikko Royce has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Kitty Ho has been appointed as Vice President, Global sourcing for the Billabong Gro
Dick’s SG to Open in Livonia, MI
Dick's Sporting Goods will hold a grand reopening celebration for its relocated store at Livonia Commons (13501 Middlebelt Road) in Livonia, MI…
Liberty Safe Acquires 9g Products
Liberty Safe and Security Products has acquired 9g Products, a U.S. manufacturer of patented Biometric handgun vaults, marking the first investment by Compass Diversified Holdings Inc.'s Branded Products segment since the publicly traded investment c
Mec-Gar Selects Epicosity for Marketing
Firearm magazine manufacturer Mec-Gar USA has announced hiring a new creative and strategic partnership with outdoor marketing and advertising agency, Epicosity…
