The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Cabela's Inc. announced a new partnership to promote firearm safety in support of NSSF's Project ChildSafe program…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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Soles4Souls Supports Typhoon Recovery
Soles4Souls, Inc., a nonprofit international anti-poverty and relief organization that distributes shoes and clothing, is asking supporters around the world for financial donations so that it can quickly transport new shoes to the Philippines and other ar
Xenith Responds to Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report
Xenith, the helmet maker, responded to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine that found that high school football players are nearly twice as likely to get concussions as college football players and high school athletes in other sports. Xenith
Compass Diversified Holdings Q3 Boosted by Non-Recurring Gain
Compass Diversified Holdings, the parent of CamelBak, Liberty Safe and Fox Factory, reported net income in the third quarter of $78.3 million, or $1.52 per share, benefiting from a non-recurring gain…
Genesco Adds Board Member
Genesco Inc. announced that Joanna Barsh has been appointed to its board of directors…
Gander Mountain Opening Store in Raleigh
Gander Mountain is opening a store in Raleigh, the eighth Gander Mountain store in North Carolina, and the second in the Triangle region. The store is set to open in the spring of 2014…
Nathan Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Nathan, the make of hydration, visibility, and essential performance gear, hired y Wivell as the brand’s eastern regional sales manager…
Puma Cuts Full-Year Earnings Forecast on Impairment Charges
Puma said that said it now expects full-year 2013 net earnings “to be positive, but significantly below those of 2012,” partly due to one-time charges of about 130 million euros ($174 million) to be taken in the fourth quarter. Puma also confirmed that it
Gander Mtn. Announces Major Remodeling of Two Florida Stores
Gander Mountain has completed a major remodeling of its Jacksonville and St. Augustine stores…
Stephen Curry Extends Partnership with Zamst
Zamst, a leader in high-performance sports protective equipment, announced a continuation of its
worldwide endorsement deal with professional basketball star Stephen Curry…
Costa Inc. to be Acquired by Essilor International
Costa Inc., previously known as A.T. Cross, announced an agreement whereby Essilor International will acquire all outstanding shares of the company for $21.50 per share. This corresponds to an enterprise value of approximately $270 million. The all-cash o
Phoenix Footwear’s Q3 Profits Improve
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported consolidated earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter improved to $362,000 or 4 cents per share compared to earnings of $240,000 or 3 cents per share, during the
The Buckle Posts Small Comp Gain in October
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales increased 2.6 percent in October…
Gaiam’s Q3 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Gaiam, Inc. reported revenue increased 22.8 percent, for the third quarter, to $52.8 million…
Shoebuy.com Launches Charitable Shopping Campaign
Shoebuy.com has again partnered with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Oxfam America, The Home for Little Wanderers and Two Ten Footwear Foundation to support these organizations during their busy end of year fundraising campaigns…