Hibbett Sports Inc. reported net sales increased 3.0 percent to $269.8 million for the fiscal first quarter ended May 2, or just shy of Wall Street consensus estimates of $274.1 million. The retailer, which operates 1,001 sporting goods stores primarily o
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West Coast ILWU Workers Approve New Contract
West Coast Longshore workers overwhelmingly voted to ratify a tentative contract agreement reached in February with employers represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)…
New Data Show Why Outdoor Brands Are Returning to College
An eighth year of participation data released May 18 by The Outdoor Foundation sheds light on why the outdoor industry is shifting resources to college campuses…
Foot Locker Board Elects DiPaolo as its Chairman
Foot Locker, Inc.'s board of directors elected Nicholas DiPaolo, previously its Lead Director, to the position of non-executive Chairman of the Board…
Timex Expedition Launches #MyExpedition Campaign
Timex launched the #MyExpedition Project social media marketing campaign to connect with consumers around a shared enthusiasm for the outdoor adventure lifestyle…
Peak Resorts to Expand Mount Snow Reservoir Six Fold
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Mountain Stuff Named Osprey Packs Agency of the Year
Osprey Packs honored Colorado-based Mountain Stuff as its Agency of the Year for its achievements in 2014…
USA BMX Awards Record Number of College Scholarships
USA BMX named a record number of college scholarships this year through its Bob Warnicke Scholarships program…
Cold Pruf Base Layer Names Director of Marketing
ColdPruf Base Layer, a brand of Indera Mills and manufacturers of performance base layers, has hired Ian Connor as director of marketing…
Exotac Hires Evans Group to Ignite US Sales
Exotac, which makes fire-starting tools and outdoor products, is expanding its North American sales force with the appointment of the Evans Group…
Vittoria Adds Inside Sales Rep to Support New England Dealers and Reps
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Big Game USA Offers Vairify Footballs
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Exceed Company’s CFO, Director Resign as Stock is Delisted
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Cerberus Funds to Divest Remington Outdoor to Placate State Pension Funds
After more than two years of failing to find a buyer for Remington Outdoor Company, Cerberus Capital Management told investors in its private equity funds that it had found a way for them to sell their stakes in the firearms company, according to a report
Goldwin Inc. Profit Growth Slowed in 2014
Goldwin Inc. reported its profit growth slowed substantially in the fiscal year ended March 31 and expects growth to slow further in fiscal 2016…
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