PEP Funding Kept Alive in Senate
The U.S. Senate kept alive funding hopes for the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). The Senate Appropriations Committee included higher funding than their House counterparts did for PEP in their Labor, Health and Human Services, and Educatio
Oakley Sees Record Q2 Sales; Net Income Slips
Oakley, Inc. saw second quarter net sales increase 19.4%, to a quarterly record $203.6 million, compared with $170.5 million in the same period of 2005. Net income for the quarter totaled $17.9 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, a decrease of 25.4% f
Isis Hires Feinson as Product Developer
ISIS has hired Lyn Feinson, as product developer for performance sportswear and body layer. As product developer, Feinson is responsible for the development of various active categories within the ISIS line including Fast & Light and seamless intimates. W
Brunswick Warns on 2006 Earnings Miss…
Brunswick Corporation fired off a warning flare this week, letting The Street know that it expects to miss its previously issued full-year guidance. The company said that 2006 earnings from continuing operations are expected to be in the range of $2.40 t
Nautilus Acquires Bob Rodgers Patent Portfolio
Nautilus, Inc. has acquired an extensive patent portfolio surrounding cardiovascular fitness equipment from a Texas equipment inventor. The patent portfolio containing more than 30 individual patents was acquired from fitness inventor Bob Rodgers, Canyon
GBMI Launches New Footwear Line
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. launched a new men’s and women’s footwear line called NOMASS by Dry-shoD. NOMASS is a design driven, active casual brand that allows entry into the luxury casual market for those looking to evolve from a traditional, white sne
AAC and Mountain Hardwear Create Award to Honor McNeill and Nott
The American Alpine Club and Mountain Hardwear have established a new annual grant for climbers, the McNeill Nott Award. Discussions during the last six months led both organizations to meet the need for a new climbing grant aimed at aspiring climbers tak
Pacific Sunwear Cuts Q2 Guidance on Slow June Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. total sales for the five weeks of fiscal June ending July 1, 2006 were $126.1 million, an increase of 4.6% over total sales of $120.6 million during the same period last year. Total Company same store sales decreased 2.
Neiman Marcus Group June Comps Jump 7.7%
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. June sales increased 10.0% to $386 million compared to $351 million last year. Comparable store sales increased 7.7%…
Stohlquist Waterware Adds to Rep Team
Stohlquist added J David Ripley and Gregory Fischer of Rep First as their new sales representatives covering the Southeast territory. Both Ripley and Fischer bring extensive industry backgrounds and years of service to Stohlquist. Ripley founded Rep Firs
Timbuk2 Goes PVC Free
In an ongoing effort to become a more sustainable company, Timbuk2 is going completely PVC-free throughout its entire 2007 Spring/Summer product line. Timbuk2’s product development team found new materials to replace the vinyl, without compromising on qua
Boswell Joins Icebreaker USA as Marketing Manager
Deb Boswell will be joining Icebreaker's US team as Marketing Manager. In this newly created position, Boswell will oversee all aspects of marketing, communications, and sales support for Icebreaker USA. Boswell brings a depth of marketing and comm
Rawlings Sued by Inventor…
Douglas M. Farrago, an independent inventor who lives in Maine, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Rawlings last month concerning Rawlings’ “Knee Reliever” pad for Baseball Catchers. Farrago holds a patent entitled “Pad Structure for Relieving Kn
Johnson Outdoors Closes NY Plant Due to Flooding
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is temporarily closing its Binghamton, New York plant and administrative offices due to flooding from heavy rains. Binghamton is home to Johnson Outdoors' Outdoor Equipment Group business, which makes and markets consumer, comme
REI Appoints New VP of e-Commerce
Recreational Equipment, Inc. appointed Brad Brown vice president of E-Commerce and Web Strategies. Brown will lead the development of the next generation of REI.com as the site approaches its 10-year anniversary.
