Iconix Brand Group reported Q2 revenue of $76.0 million, a 35% increase over the prior year quarter. Earnings grew 25% to $26.7 million, or 36 cents a share…
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SandP Raises Perry Ellis’ Debt Rating
Perry Ellis International, Inc. said Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on the company to “stable,” reaffirmed its “B+” corporate credit rating and also raised the issue-level rating on the company's senior subordinated notes
Rocky Swings to Q2 Profit on 7.9% Surge in Sales
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter ended June 30 increased 7.9% to $55.2 million versus net sales of $51.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. The company reported net income of $500,000, or 8 cents per diluted share versus a
Point6 To Supply Socks for First Ascent Line
Point6, designer and manufacturer of premium merino wool performance socks, has inked an exclusive partnership to provide Eddie Bauer with socks for its First Ascent line beginning in September 2010…
Study: World Cup Sponsorship Shows Mixed Results
Adidas was the second most widely-named brand as a World Cup sponsor, both before and after the event, according to a new study with Survey Sampling International's (SSI). Coca Cola was first…
SGMA Study: Nearly 80% of Americans Are Active
While more than 50% of all Americans are considered 'frequent' sports participants, 12% are classified as 'regular' sports participants and 15% are active on a 'casual' basis…
Brooks Launches Mobile CRM and Sweepstakes Program
Brooks Sports, Inc. is introducing its first mobile campaign around the launch of the Ghost 3 shoe. By incorporating 2D barcodes in its promotional materials, Brooks enables consumers to enter a “Host the Ghost” mobile sweepstakes to win an all-access VIP
Pheasants Forever’s Vincent Appointed to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Howard K. Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO, has been appointed to the new 18-member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council…
RECALL: Brine Lacrosse Gloves
Brine Inc. announced the the voluntary recall of about 7,000 youth and adult Brine VIP lacrosse gloves. Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard
Horny Toad Names Director of Marketing
Horny Toad appointed Bobbie Parisi to director of marketing. Most recently, Parisi spent four years at KEEN as the driving force behind developing the brand's positioning of HybridLife and the award winning STAND campaign…
Sears Becomes 1st Major Retailer to Join AFIRM
AFIRM, the fitness trade group, announced that Sears has become the first retailer to join the association. Sears is the nation's largest retailer of fitness equipment, and the exclusive retailer of NordicTrack equipment in the U.S…
Warnaco Taps Former VF Exec to Head Swimwear Business
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed James B. Gerson, former president of V.F. Corp's Reef business, as president of its Swimwear division. …
NSSF President Named to Wildlife Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack named Stephen L. Sanetti, president and CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), to serve on the new Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC)…
Edwin Watts Acquires Five Golf Stores in Southeast
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC acquired five retail locations from Southern Golf Partners, including stores in Albany, Ga.; Augusta, Ga.; Macon, Ga.; Ocala, Fla. and Panama City Beach, Fla. Each of the stores will be converted into full-service Edwin Watts G
OR Seminar to Focus on How Reps Can Use Social Media
At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010, Verde PR & Consulting will present Rep University: Making Social Work for You to discuss how both inside and independent sales reps can increase sales and influence while building stronger relationships with retaile
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