Temple University it has reached an exclusive licensing agreement with Creative Footwear Technology (CFT). The agreement calls for Creative Footwear Technology to bring the invention of Drs. James McGuire and Kendrick Whitney of the Temple University Scho
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Quiksilver Posts $194.4MM Loss; Revenues Decline 10.7%
Quiksilver, Inc.'s revenues decreased 10.7% in the first quarter ending Jan. 31, to $443.3 million from $496.6 million a year ago. The net loss was $194.4 million, or $1.53 a share, including charges and losses from the sold Rossignol business. The p
Conservation Group Protests Utah Land Leases
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has formally protested leases on more than 86,000 acres of federal lands in Utah, where development as proposed could negatively affect vast expanses of important habitat for game species, as well as hunting
Storied Programs to Don Custom Nike Gear for March Madness
Nike will outfit Duke University, Gonzaga University, The University of Memphis, Michigan State University and University of Oregon in customized Nike Pro Combat, which the company said is ergonomically designed to provide basketball-specific protective p
Supreme Court Sides with Gun Manufacturers in NYC Lawsuit
Putting an end to nine years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear New York City's request to continue a lawsuit that sought to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms…
Supreme Court Sides with Gun Manufacturers in NYC Lawsuit
Putting an end to nine years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear New York City's request to continue a lawsuit that sought to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms. Among the companies sued were
Rawlings Continues as Official Ball and Helmet for Second World Baseball Classic
Rawlings Sporting Goods has been named as the Official Baseball and Helmet for the second World Baseball Classic beginning in March 2009. Helmet for the second World Baseball Classic beginning in March 2009. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 part
Boccieri Golf Launches Advertising Campaign for MID-WEIGHT Series
Boccieri Golf has embarked on a major national advertising campaign supporting retail sell-through of its new Heavy Putter MID-WEIGHT Series by letting consumers know that during recent nationwide testing 7 out of 10 golfers preferred this innovative line
Nikwax N.A. Hires Southeast Sales Rep
Nikwax N.A. has hired Earl Roberson of Roberson Sports Group to its sales team. Roberson will cover the Southeast territory for the company. He is charged with maximizing the benefits Nikwax offers retailers and opening new accounts…
BroForm.com Founder Joins Sparc Retail
Sparc Retail said John Telfer, founder and former CEO of BroForm.com and Influence Technologies has joined the Sparc team as VP of Business Development. Telfer brings over 20 years of experience in technology and consumer products, from designing and buil
Collective Brands Widens Q4 Loss, Revenues Dip 5.4%
Collective Brands Inc. reported a fourth-quarter loss of $144.0 million, or $2.28 per share, including a $130.2 million write-down linked to Stride Rite. The company also recorded $2.5 million in charges, not including insurance recoveries because of liti
Nautilus Reports Net Sales Fall 37% in Q4
Nautilus, Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $41.2 million, or $1.35 a share, in the fourth quarter. Included in the net loss from continuing operations are pre-tax goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges of $30.9 million, p
HEAD N.V. Terminates its Registration under the SEC
Head N.V. has filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a Form 15F to terminate its registration and reporting obligations under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The company’s periodic reporting ob
Comps Down in February, but Results Improve
Better-than-expected retail results gave the market a bit of a shot in the arm last week as reports had February monthly comps either just above flat or just below. Retail Metrics reported comparable store sales increased 0.7% for the month, while a preli
LaCrosse Subsidiary Receives Army Order for $6.7 Million
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported that its Danner subsidiary received a $6.7 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for the Danner Combat Hiker boot…
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