Cerf Bros. to Produce Browning Bags

Cerf Brothers Bag Company has obtained a license agreement to produce a variety of hunting and travel bags under the name of Browning…

High Sierra Acquires Mervyns Registrations for Trademark

High Sierra Sport Company has acquired all Mervyns registrations for the trademark High Sierra. The purchase price of the sale was undisclosed. High Sierra is first and foremost a bag/luggage company and steadfast about not entering either the footwear or

Nordstrom Q4 Earnings Plummet, Comps Fall 15.8%

Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $68 million, or 31 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, 2009. For the same quarter last year, Nordstrom reported net earnings of $212 million, or 92 cents per diluted share…

Confluence Introduces Community-Based Boating Incentive

From Apr. 1, 2009 through Aug. 31, 2009, Confluence Watersports will roll out a brand new program designed to support local organizations, introduce more people to paddling and establish a platform for a long-term sustainability initiative…

Deuter Becomes bluesign Member

Deuter has officially become a bluesign member. With this membership, Deuter's products are designated as meeting strict international requirements regarding sustainability, health and safety (EHS). All bluesign products guarantee the use of componen

Triumph Apparel to Lay off 226

Triumph Apparel will permanently lay off 226 employees, according to a report by The New York Dispatch. The layoffs-all of which will take place in York County-will coincide with the closing of two seperate plants on Feb. 25…

Chick’s Headquarters to Close

According to a report by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Chick’s Sporting Goods’ Covina-based headquarters will close as its new owner, Dick Sporting Goods, continues to absorb operations…

RECALL: BowTech’s “The General” Compound Bows

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and BowTech Archery have announced the voluntary recall of “The General” compound bows. According to a release, the ends of the bow’s limbs can unexpectedly break during use, sending fragments in the direction o

KOR Water Expands Board of Directors

KOR Water has appointed Peter van Stolk, the founder and former CEO of Jones Soda Co., and Ravi Sawhney, founder and CEO of industrial design firm, RKS, to its Board of Directors…

Sport-Haley Sees Q2, First Half Results Tumble Across Board

Sport-Haley, Inc. reported net sales of fashion apparel for the three months ended Dec. 31 were $3.2 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 26%, from net fashion apparel sales of $4.4 million for the comparable three-month period in the prior fiscal year

Rocky Brand’s Fourth Quarter, FY08 Sales Decrease

Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008 were $66.0 million versus net sales of $72.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. For the full year 2008, net sales decreased 5.7% to $259.5 million versus net sales of $275.3

Volcom Sees Slight Q4 Increase

Volcom, Inc. said total consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008 were $69.6 million compared with $69.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Total revenues in the company’s U.S. segment were $54.9 million compared with $58.9 mill