Marlin Firearms Co., which is part of Freedom Group, is closing its New Haven, CT plant. All 265 employees will lose their jobs…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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G-III Apparel Group Returns to 4th-Quarter Profit
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. sales grew 13.6% in the three-month period ended Jan. 31, to $193.8 million from $170.7 million during the comparable period last year. Net income was $9 million, or 49 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $32.1 million, or $
GSI Commerce Expands Credit Line
GSI Commerce Inc. has amended and expanded its existing secured revolving credit facility. By exercising the accordion feature in its existing credit facility, GSI expanded the credit facility by $60 million to $150 million…
Suunto Partners with 3x Twinlab-Full Throttle Endurance Racing
Suunto has partnered with the three-time reigning USA Triathlon Team National Champions, Twinlab-Full Throttle Endurance Racing Team…
Bakers Footwear’s Q4 Earnings Climb
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported sales increased 3.9% in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, to $57.6 million from $55.5 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 3.9%, compared to 3.6% in the prior-year period…
Hat World Re-Brands to Lids
Hat World, Inc., a subsidiary of Genesco Inc., plans a re-branding campaign designed to leverage its LIDS retail brand across the three major divisions of its business. The move includes renaming its Sports Fan-Attic and Impact Sports businesses…
Lotto to Sponsor San Diego Boca Soccer Club
San Diego Boca football club announced a two-year agreement with Lotto Team Sport to be the gear and merchandise supplier for next year's National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season…
Finish Line’s Q4 Profits Rise On 10% Comp Gain
The Finish Line, Inc. reported sales increased 8.9% in its fourth quarter ended Feb 27, to $374.5 million from $344.1 million a year ago. Comps increased 10.0% compared to a 2.3% increase a year ago. For the period, the company reported income from contin
Steve Madden Sets Three-for-Two Stock Split
Steve Madden said its board has approved a three-for-two stock split of the company's outstanding common shares…
AFIRM Adds New Members
AFIRM announced the membership commitment of Life Fitness, the fitness equipment company. Also joining the fitness trade association is efi Sports Medicine, which makes products for the Pilates category, and Medova Healthcare a provider of health and well
Campisi Promoted to Sports Authority’s CEO
Sports Authority promoted David Campisi to chief executive officer and president, effective immediately. Campisi, who replaces long-time CEO Doug Morton, has served as Sports Authority's president with responsibilities for merchandising and marketing
New Balance to Sponsor Pan-Massachusetts Challenge
New Balance has joined the Red Sox Foundation as a co-presenting sponsor of the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC), the athletic fundraising event. The company has also been named the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsor for the charity biking event…
K-Swiss Signs Ironman 70.3 Champion Mirinda Carfrae
K-Swiss plans to sponsor professional triathlete Mirinda Carfrae. Under the multi-year deal, Carfrae will represent K-Swiss footwear and apparel. Carfrae's first race as part of K-Swiss' roster is at the Rohto Ironman 70.3 California in Oceansi
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos Among Most Ethical Companies
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos made Ethisphere Institute's list of the 100 most ethical companies in the world for 2010…
Joseph Abboud Becomes Designer Apparel Partner of NY Giants
Joseph Abboud announced a three-year partnership with the National Football League's New York Giants to be their nationally recognized official designer apparel partner…
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