Darn Tough Vermont has hired The Hanson Group, based near Minneapolis, MN to represent the sock brand for a large portion of the Mid-West…
Author: sportsoneauthor
Nordstrom Revenues Fall 9.2%; EPS Plummets Despite $12 M Benefit
Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $81 million, or 37 cents per diluted share, for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009. For the same quarter last year, Nordstrom reported net earnings of $119.0 million, or 54 cents per diluted share…
Nike, Inc. to Cut 5% of Workforce; 500 Affected in Beaverton
Nike, Inc. has finished its global workforce review that was initially announced in February regarding the company's objectives to enhance its consumer focus, speed decision making and create a stronger organizational structure for the future. Based
GoLite Promotes Team Members, Hires New Sales Agencies
GoLite has promoted three key team members: Andy Burgess, formerly VP of Product, is now SVP of Product, Sales and Marketing, creating a strong cohesive synergy between the different business units. Mark Flanagan, formerly European General Manager, is now
Bushnell to Acquire C’eb’e Eyewear Brand
MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity firm, and Bushnell Outdoor Products said that Bushnell has acquired the C'eb'e eyewear brand from Marcolin S.p.A., which listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The terms of the purchase agreement we
Tacktick Launches Tacktick USA
Tacktick by Suunto has established a new US operation for the distribution and marketing of their innovative marine electronics and compasses in the United States in conjunction with Ocean Marketing, Inc…
Macy’s Sees Q1 Loss Widen as Comps Fall 9%
Macy’s, Inc. reported a net loss of 21 cents per diluted share for the first quarter of 2009, ended May 2, 2009. Sales in the first quarter totaled $5.19 billion, down 9.5% from total sales of $5.75 billion in the first 13 weeks of 2008. On a same-store b
U.S. Census Bureau: April Retail Sales Fall 10.1%
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April (adjusted for seasonal variation and holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes) were $337.7 billion, a decrease of 0.4% (±0.5%) f
Arc’teryx Names Denny, Ink. PR Agency of Record
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. has named Denny, ink. as its public relations agency of record. Effective immediately, Denny, ink. will oversee all public relations initiatives in North America for the Vancouver-based company – including media relations, st
Beretta U.S. Corp. Reports Q1 Sales Up 66%
On Tuesday, Beretta U.S.A. Corp. announced first quarter results. “We are extremely pleased by our commercial pistol market sales”, said Gary Ramey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, “First quarter sales are up 66% compared to last year. All of our pis
Crocs Closing Aurora, CO Distribution Center
Crocs plans to close its Aurora, CO distribution center on July 8, a move which will eliminate 37 jobs. The shoe manufacturer does not expect the move to affect any of the 390 employees at its Niwot, CO headquarters…
Deneki Outdoors Names Pale Morning Media Agency of Record
Fly-fishing lodge operator Deneki Outdoors will partner with Pale Morning Media for strategic public relations support. As the Agency of Record, Pale Morning Media will create and implement a public relations program that promotes Deneki Outdoors and its
Garmont N.A. Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Garmont N.A. Inc. has named Chris Lussier as VP of Sales and Marketing for its Outdoor Division. Lussier will lead sales of Bridgedale, Garmont Footwear, and the Life-Link product lines for the United States and Canada. He begins his new position immediat
OIA: March, Q1 Outdoor Sales Decline, but Camping Sales Rise…
March 2009 retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined dropped 5% compared to last March, moving from $369.2 million to $349.8 million, according to the most recent edition of The Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for the en
SIA: Snow Sports Market Sales Down 5% for Season…
SIA is reporting that fear about economic security kept consumers, retailers and suppliers in a cautious mood this season. The impact of the economic downturn on the snow sports market was unprecedented. Overall, the snow sports market sales declined 5% i
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal