Woolrich announced the dedication of the Roswell Brayton Jr. Memorial Fields honoring the former Woolrich president and CEO’s support of the local community and outdoor youth recreation. The one-hour dedication ceremony held on April 18 included remarks f
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Suunto Acquires Tacktick
Suunto, the manufacturer of sports precision instruments owned by Amer Sports Group, announced the acquisition of UK-based Tacktick Ltd, manufacturer of wireless marine sensors, instruments and displays. Terms were not disclosed…
Filene’s Basement on Selling Block
Filene’s Basement is on the selling block. The famous northeastern off-pricer's owner, Retail Ventures Inc., disclosed in a regulatory filing today that the 25-store subsidiary “will be classified as held for sale.”…
Athleta Joins Gap Inc.’s Online Portfolio
Gap Inc. announced that Athleta, which it acquired in October 2008, is now available through the company’s online platform. The women’s sports and active apparel brand takes its place as the “fifth tab” on the company's Universality online platform.
Carlson Exits Pure Fishing, Doerr Named Interim President
Pure Fishing, owned by Jarden Corp., announced that chief operations officer, John Doerr, will serve as interim president, effective immediately. Pure Fishing has launched a search for a permanent replacement to Terry Carlson, who recently left the compan
Antigua Group Acquires PGA Tour License
The Antigua Group, Inc., celebrating its 30th year in business in 2009, signed a three-year license agreement with the PGA Tour. the PGA Tour license expands Antigua's reach to the Champions Tour, the Nationwide Tour and specific PGA Tour retail part
Block Corp. Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection
Block Corp., which owns licenses for brands such as Izod, Panama Jack and Timberland, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. In documents filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York, the company, which makes men's and ki
Jarden Sees Q1 Above Wall Street Forecasts
Jarden Corp., the parent company of Coleman, K2, Marmot, Volkl and other outdoor brands, said it expects that revenue for the first quarter of 2009 will be approximately $1.14 billion as compared to $1.22 billion in the prior year. Earnings are expected t
Former Golf Galaxy Management Launch Consuling Group
The former co-founders of Golf Galaxy, Greg Maanum and Randy Zanatta, have launched Retail Minds, a consulting group based in Minneapolis, MN. Golf Galaxy was sold to Dick's Sporting Goods in early 2007…
New Era Partners with Sweat Equity Enterprises
New Era Cap Co., Inc. has collaborated with Sweat Equity Enterprises (SEE) to create a line of caps and t-shirts that will launch in April 2009. Founded by designer/entrepreneur Marc Ecko, SEE is a nonprofit organization where teens develop professional-q
Bakers Footwear Earnings Plunge in Q4, Comps up 3.6%
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported net income for the quarter plunged to $0.5 million or 7 cents per share from $7.3 million, or $1.03 per share in last year's fourth quarter. Results for the prior year period included a gain of $4.8 million or 67
Adidas Extends Boston Marathon Sponsorship
The Boston Athletic Association, founders and organizers of the Boston Marathon, announced that they had extended their sponsorship arrangement with adidas through 2021. The B.A.A. and the Boston marathon have already been partners with adidas for the las
Play it Again Sports Parent Sees Earnings Soar
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play it Again Sports, reported earnings jumped 50.5% in the first quarter ended March 28, to $1.41 million, or 26 cents a share, from $937,300, or 17 cents, a year ago. Revenues rose 4.5% to $9.3 million from $8.9 million a ye
Roxy Name Licensed for Music Products
Roxy, a division of Quiksilver, and JBL, Inc., a unit of Harman International, announced a strategic agreement in which both companies will work to create a new market category of branded headphones and portable audio products for fashion-conscious consum
Board Retailers Association Announces Speakers for Retail Summit
The Board Retailers Association (BRA) said its Retail Summit will kick off Wednesday, April 22nd, in Huntington Beach with a keynote address by Tommy Knapp, former founder of Honolua Surf Co. and former SIMA President, speaking to retailers on strategies
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