For the month of June, retailer Saks Incorporated said that owned sales totaled $237.9 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 compared to $230.2 million for the five weeks ended July 4, 2010, a 3.4% increase…
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The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show Rebrands
The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show has rebranded as the International Bicycle Framebuilder Exposition…
Star Trac Acquired by Michael Bruno
Michael Bruno, a fitness industry veteran, reached an agreement to purchase controlling interest in the parent company of Star Trac, the cardiovascular and strength equipment fitness company. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed…
Altus Donates to Louisiana Clean-Up Effort
Altus Brands, LLC, the Northern Michigan-based manufacturer of Bughats, is extending a helping hand to the Louisiana coastline oil spill clean-up, by donating 1,000 of its hats to volunteers helping in the “Save Our Gulf” effort…
Congress Could Move on MTB After July Break
A Miscellaneous Tariff Bill may finally start moving in the U.S. House of Representatives after the July 4 break, according to a report in World Trade/Interactive, a newsletter published by the law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg P.A…
Smith and Wesson Beats Fiscal Q4 Revenue Estimates; Ups Fiscal Year Outlook
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation wrapped up its fiscal year on a high note, delivering year-end results that represented growth in total revenues, gross margin and net income…
Sport-Haley Acquires Bette and Court Golf
Sport-Haley, Inc. has acquired Fantasi International, Inc., which produces the Bette & Court Golf and Swing women's golf and active lifestyle apparel brands…
Oil Spill Response Will Hold Thursday Open House in Lousiana’s LaFourche Parish
Representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, BP, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency and other state and partner agencies responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are sche
NSGA: Sale of Used Sports Gear Declined Again in 2009
Consumers purchased $952 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2009, down 2% from the $969 million spent in 2008, according to a report released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA)…
Litigation Ends Plan to Revive G.I. Joe’s
Four former executives of G.I. Joe's have been thwarted in their attempt to bring back the Pacific Northwest chain…
Retailers Lead Coalition Against Chinese Currency Legislation
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is spearheading business opposition to the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act legislation in the U.S. Senate…
Nikwax Names Chinese Distributor
Nikwax will distribute its products in China through Beijing Travel Mouse Outdoor Company (BTMOC). BTMOC is led by entrepreneur Zhang Heng, the founder of China’s premier outdoor specialty chain known as Sanfo. Nikwax’s first appearance in the
Outdoor Channel Names Allen CFO
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said Tom Allen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Allen will commence employment on July 16, 2010 and report to Roger Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Channel
Adio Footwear Signs European Distribution Deal
Adio Footwear signed an exclusive partnership with Ultra Sport Europe to distribute the brand in the UK and Ireland, starting with Adio's Spring/Summer 2011 lines. Deliveries will start in January. K2 licensed Adio to AL&S in March…
Moving Comfort to Honor Woman at Outdoor Retailer Show
Moving Comfort will create a wall at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer Show where women can post words of inspiration, calling out what makes them fit and powerful…
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