NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot (TAF), finally filed its fiscal 2008 full year and 2009 first quarter results with the Securities and Exchange Commission following a lengthy probe into accounting irregularities. Although the com
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Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction Fishing and Hunting Heritage Bill
The National Shooting Sports Foundation applauded the introduction of legislation, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (HR 3749), to greatly enhance the ability of federal land managers to provide, promote and plan for recr
New Legislation Will Protect Recreational Hunting and Fishing on Federal Land
Two bills introduced by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R- AK) and U.S. Representative Dan Boren (D- OK) will protect recreational hunting, fishing and shooting on land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service, according to
Kohl’s September Comps Jump 5.5%
Kohl’s Corporation total sales for the five-week month of September 2009 increased 9.6% from the five-week month ended October 4, 2008. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.5% for the month of September…
Ross Stores Posts 8% September Same Store Jump
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales during September increased 12% to $629 million from $561 million a year ago. Same store sales for the month rose 8%…
TJX’s September Comps Climb 7%
The TJX Cos. sales for the five-week period ended October 3, were $2.0 billion, up 8% over the $1.8 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales increased 7%…
Golf and Rugby Seven Expected to be Confirmed for 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee on Friday are expected to approve the introduction of golf and rugby sevens to the program for the 2016 Games on Friday. According the the London's Independent, IOC members is expected to be the first new Olympic s
Easton Hockey Signs NHL All-Stars
Easton Hockey announced the signing of multi-year, head-to-toe contract extensions with NHL All-Stars Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins) and Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks), in addition to deals with Brent Burns (Minnesota Wild), Derek Roy (Buffalo Sabres) and Mike
Wolverine World Wide’s Q3 Sales Drop 10%; Raises FY09 EPS Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said that adjusting for the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, revenue declined 6.9% in the third quarter to $296.8 million. Reported revenue declined 10.1% to $286.8 million. Excluding a restructuring charge, earnings w
Nexcen Logs Loss in Q109 and FY08
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, filed its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ending December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, respectively, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Hunting is Focus of Supreme Court Arguments
Hunting communications were a central focus of the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday as the Justices heard arguments in the case U.S. v. Stevens, 08-769, according to a release by Profressional Outdoor Media Association…
Confluence Names Ott Key Account Executive
Confluence Watersports has named Adam Ott to the role of key account executive. In this newly created position, Adam will be focused on supporting the business needs of regional and national retail chain accounts…
Puma to Launch Mobile Phones
PUMA and Sagem Wireless have signed a license agreement to launch a PUMA mobile phone in the second quarter of 2010 prior to the Football World Cup 2010. The license agreement is in line with PUMA’s strategy to move into new categories that compleme
PrimaLoft Partners with Film and Book Festival
PrimaLoft – Insulation Technology announced that it will be a sponsor of the 2009-2010 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, and North American Tour…
Former Reebok Executive Purchases Vancouver’s Dayton Boots
Stephen Encarnacao, a former Reebok executive, has purchased controlling interest in Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Encarnacao, Dayton's CEO since 2008, recognized the potential expects revenues to double in FY 2010…
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