Quiksilver/Roxy Enters Home Goods License
CHF Industries has entered into a license with Quiksilver Inc. to produce home lines for its Quiksilver and Roxy brands…
Fiskars Outdoor Hires VP, Commercial Sales
Fiskars Outdoor – Americas, the parent of Gerber and Brunton, said Keith E. Paxton had joined their team as the Vice-President of Commercial Sales, effective March 2009. Paxton's responsibilities include leadership of the American Sales Team, market
Pool Cue Manufacturer Sold
McDermott Cue Manufacturing in Menomonee Falls, WI, has been sold to two of the company's managers and Milwaukee-area businessman Greg Knight, according to the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel…
Second Largest Mall Operator Lands in Bankruptcy Court
General Growth Properties Inc. filed the biggest real estate bankruptcy in U.S. history last week after amassing $27 billion in debt during an acquisition spree that turned it into the second-largest shopping mall owner in the U.S. The company listed $29.
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Confident Despite BK
Sportsman's Warehouse CEO Stu Utgaard is vowing to steer his company through bankruptcy proceedings despite a number of other bankruptcies that have headed to liquidation, including Joe's Sports & Outdoors. The comments were made while speaking
Jarden Corp. Sees Q1 Above Wall Street Forecasts
Jarden Corp., the parent company of Coleman, K2, Marmot, Volkl and other outdoor brands, said it expects revenue for the first quarter of 2009 to be approximately $1.14 billion as compared to $1.22 billion in the prior year period…
OBIT: Dick Baker
Dick Baker, the longtime apparel and beach/surf apparel executive, passed away last week after a two-year battle with cancer. Baker is perhaps best known for reviving the Op (Ocean Pacific) label in the late 90’s until the brand was sold to Warnaco Group
Nautilus Goes After Counterfeiters
Nautilus, Inc. has filed suit against importer/distributor, SC Excel Technology, Inc. (dba Duro Fitness) of Montreal, Canada and obtained an Anton Piller order to enter its premises and seize counterfeit goods and relevant records. An Anton Piller order i
NSGA: Walking Continues to Grow
Exercise walking remained the No. 1 `activity in 2008 with another burst of new participants taking on the sport. Big gains were also seen in exercising with equipment, bicycle riding, and running/jogging, according to NSGA’s annual “Sports Participation
Gwen Manto Exits Dick’s SG
Gwen Manto left her role as EVP and chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., effective April 13. According to a filing with the SEC, DKS does not expect to replace her in this position but will instead realign its merchandising org
New Bill Expected to Tax Online Retail
A bill expected to be introduced in Congress early next week by Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Rep. Bill Delahunt (D-MA) could eliminate the days of tax-free Internet shopping. The exact language of the bill has not yet been revealed…
NexCen Brands Appoints VP of Information Technology
NexCen Brands, Inc. has appointed Gerald Brouillette to the newly created position of Vice President of Information Technology for NexCen Franchise Management, Inc…
Smith and Wesson, USA Shooting Team Up
Smith & Wesson Corp., said the company will team up with USA Shooting to sponsor training clinics for top junior qualifiers as part of the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships taking place April 15-20, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO…
Rocky Signs On For Field and Stream Competition
Rocky has signed on as the official boot sponsor of Field & Stream magazine's 2009 Total Outdoorsman Challenge. The world's largest outdoor magazine is hosting its sixth annual outdoor competition across the nation throughout the summer. Open to
Bakers Footwear Earnings Plunge in Q4, Comps up 3.6%
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported net income for the quarter plunged to $0.5 million or 7 cents per share from $7.3 million, or $1.03 per share in last year's fourth quarter. Results for the prior year period included a gain of $4.8 million or 67
