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Thomas J. Ryan
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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
Fanatics Appoints President, Fanatics Apparel
Fanatics, Inc. hired Raphael Peck as president, Fanatics Apparel. Peck comes to Fanatics after spending nearly four years at Oakley, most recently as chief merchandising officer…
Gaiam’s Q3 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Gaiam, Inc. reported revenue increased 22.8 percent, for the third quarter, to $52.8 million…
OBIT: Carol M. White
Carol M. White, who passed away on Oct. 21, was best known in the sports and fitness industry as the author and namesake of the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Act, which has provided $800 million in federal funds to quality physical educa
Sturm, Ruger’s Q3 Revenues Leap 45 Percent
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported profits jumped 65.2 percent in its third quarter, to $26.7 million, or $1.44 a share, from $17.3 million, or 88 cents, a year ago. Revenues climbed 44.6 percent to $170.9 million from $118.2 million…
Zumiez October Comps Increase 1.2 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 2, increased 10.4 percent to $46.3 million, compared to $41.9 million for the four-week period ended Oct. 27, 2012. The company's comparable store sales increased 1.2 perc
Gander Mountain to Open Store in Arlington
Gander Mountain is adding a new location in Arlington, set to open in the spring of 2014. It will be the fifth new Gander Mountain store to open in Texas in the past year, and will represent its 16th in the state…
Nike Names New Vice President of Action Sports
Nike, Inc. announced that effective immediately Scott LeClair, currently VP and GM of Nike Skate and Nike Snow, will become Nike's new VP of Action Sports. He will be responsible for leading the category as well as for Hurley International, LLC. Nike
Asics Americas Revenues Jump in Six Months
Asics Corp. reported revenues grew 21.4 percent in the first six months through Sept. 30, to ¥153.66 billion ($1.56 bn) from ¥126.6 billion a year ago. The gains were due to strong sales of running shoes in the Americas, Europe and other regions and the
Under Armour CEO Partners With University Of Maryland For Nationwide Business Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Cupid's Cup Business Competition, presented by Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank and the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. The annual competition offers the count
Schuylkill Valley Sports to Open Store in Plymouth Meeting
Schuylkill Valley Sports plans this fall to open a store in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The retailer and team dealer operates 19 stores…
Golf Rounds Pick Up In September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 1.2 percent in September 2013 compared to September 2012…
Volcom Appoints President of North America
Volcom has appointed Kevin Meehan as its new president of North America. Meehan most recently served as general manager at Analog and Gravis…
Prospect Brands Acquires Duck Head Apparel
Prospect Brands, LLC today announced the purchase of Duck Head Apparel, expanding its portfolio which also includes Gerbing, a wearable technology company specializing in heated apparel…
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