prAna announced the winners of its new “Build a prAna Environment” merchandising contest, launched in June 2007. Designed to encourage retailers to conceptualize and build prAna-themed environments in their stores, prAna received an overwhelming number o
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Gore-Tex Launches New Branding Campaign
Gore-Tex is launching its global branding campaign that showcases the position of its technologies for apparel and footwear. The new marketing initiative, using television, cinema, online/digital and outdoor media draws from nature and entices consumers t
Jarden’s Outdoor Segment Sees Double-Digtit Q2 Growth
Jarden Corporation second quarter net sales increased 9% to $1.05 billion compared to $962 million for the same period in the prior year. Net income was $16.7 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $1
Crocs to Acquire Bite Footwear
Crocs, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Bite Footwear brand for $1.75 million in cash, plus a potential earn-out of up to $1.75 million based on Bite hitting certain earnings targets over a three-year period. Bite markets and se
K2 Settles Litigation Surrounding Jarden Acquisition
K2 Inc. and the City of Roseville Employees' Retirement System agreed to a settlement in principle of the pending litigation in the Superior Court of the State of California brought by the City of Roseville Employees' Retirement System relating
Foot Locker Cuts Q2 Guidance and Explores Strategic Alternatives
Foot Locker initiated several steps during Q2 that are designed to strengthen its business operations. Among those actions are merchandise inventory reduced through aggressive clearance strategy; additional U.S. stores identified for potential early closu
Osprey Hires Pieper as Director of Sales
Osprey Packs hired John Pieper as director of sales starting November 2007. Pieper’s position is newly created as a result of Osprey’s growth and the company’s commitment to place even more focus on supporting dealers, sales staff, and the U.S. and inter
FDA Warns Outdoor Retailers of Chili Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat 10 ounce cans of Castleberry’s Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce, and Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce with “best by” dates from April 30, 2009 through May 22, 2009 due to possi
REI Appoints New Board Member
Recreational Equipment, Inc. appointed Jesse King to a one-year term to the company's board of directors. King, 52, resides in Evergreen, CO. A consultant in the arenas of leadership, organizational development and philanthropy, King has assisted num
LaCrosse Footwear Q2 Income Slips on 14% Sales Gain
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. second quarter consolidated net sales were $24.9 million, up 14% from $21.8 million in the second quarter of 2006.Operating income was $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2007, up 44% from $1.0 million in the second quarter of 20
Nike to Resume Relationships with Two Indonesian Factories
According to a report by Reuters, Nike offered to delay severing contracts with two of its Indonesian factories providing they make a “firm commitment” to improving performance. The pair of factories employ 14,000 people…
Ports Reach Deal with Union Clerical Workers
According to local papers, Port clerks and their employers at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have inked a new deal that should prevent a threatened strike. This new deal should also prevent late deliveries of fall and back-to-school product. The Int
Fortune Brands Q2 Income Slips on 4% Sales Increase
Fortune Brands, Inc. second quarter of 2007 net income was $232 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, versus $248 million or $1.63 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Net sales were $2.35 billion, up 4%. On a comparable basis – assuming the company
Rocky Brands Second Quarter Income Falls on Non-Cash Charge
Rocky Brands, Inc. second quarter of 2007 net sales increased 2.6% to $58.8 million versus net sales of $57.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. The Company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share versus a net loss of $0.2 m
Confluence Restructures Sales Organization
Confluence Watersports announces the restructuring of its sales organization. The new structure features four regional sales managers who will be responsible for the sales representatives and sales activities in their respective territory and will report
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