Outdoor industry accessory manufacturers, Chums and Chisco intend to merge, with completion of the process expected to occur in November. The new consolidated company will be headquartered at Chisco’s current Salt Lake facility and warehouse. All manufact
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Lands’ End Founder, Gary C. Comer Passes Away at 78
Gary C. Comer, Lands' End founder, noted philanthropist and environmental advocate, died on October 4, 2006 at The University of Chicago Hospital. His love of sailboat racing and his entrepreneurial spirit came together when Comer and five partners i
Mountain High Hosiery Acquired by Creo Capital Partners
Mountain High Hosiery LTD. has been acquired by MHH Acquisition, LLC, an affiliate of Creo Capital Partners, LLC. The purchase price was not disclosed. The current management team will remain in place, supplemented by the newly appointed Chief Executive O
Bon-Ton Sees Comps Inch Up 0.2%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. saw sales in September increase 211% to $329.4 million from to $105.8 million for the same period last year. The large sales gain can be attributed to a $225.4 million gain from the company's acquisition of the Carson’s store
Ross Stores Posts 6% September Comps Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. posted a 12% increase in September sales to $499 million from $446 million in the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the month rose 6% on top of a 9% gain in the prior year…
Vail Resorts Doubles 2006 Net Income
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported net income for fiscal 2006 of $45.8 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $23.1 million, or 64 cents per diluted share, for the 2005 fiscal year. Resort revenue, the combination of Mountain and Lodging
West Marine Q3 Sales Up 3.7%
West Marine, Inc. saw sales of $195.6 million for the third quarter, which represents an increase of 3.7% from net sales of $188.6 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales increased 2.4% in the quarter. Net sales attributable to the c
GSI Commerce Wins Awards from Internet Retailer Magazine
GSI Commerce Inc., was ranked as the leading provider or the runner-up in six of 16 e-commerce applications and services categories based on use among the Top 500 online retailers, according to research published recently by Internet Retailer Magazine…
Scubapro and CPSC Recall Regulators
Scubapro USA, a division of Johnson Outdoors, and the CPSC are recalling about 48,500 MK20 first stage regulators due to potential damage that can be caused during servicing. No injuries or underwater incidents have been reported. Scubapro USA has receive
Stride Rite Works through Keds Transition; Puts New Management Behind Saucony…
The Stride Rite Corporation saw fiscal third quarter sales increase about 7% for the period ended September 1, 2006 when excluding the domestic contribution from Saucony, which the company had acquired at the beginning of the fiscal fourth quarter last ye
Hanesbrands Overcomes Sales Dip in 2006…
Hanesbrands Inc., which began operating separately from Sara Lee on Sep. 5, filed with the SEC its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2006.
Net sales of $4.47 billion for the 2006 fiscal year were down 4% from $4.68 billion last
Amer’s New U.S. Snow/Outdoor Division Announces Exec Team…
Last month, Amer Sports Corporation launched a new initiative, creating the Winter & Outdoor Division of the Americas, which includes Salomon, Atomic, Suunto, and Bonfire. Last week, the company announced the management team that will lead this new divis
ATTA Prepares for Seattle
Joining more than 70 adventure travel pioneers and experts from five continents, four world-renowned experts representing the fields of cultural anthropology, environmental and wildlife conservation, work-life balance, and archaeology are set to address a
Deuter ‘Inks’ a Deal to Sell Company to Schwanhäußer
The Schwanhäußer Industrial Group, a family-owned company that produces writing instruments under the Stabilo brand name and private label cosmetics, has acquired Deuter Sport GmbH from Michael Franke, who has owned the brand since 1990. Schwanhäußer is a
RECALL: Cervelo R2.5 Bikes and Frames
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cervélo Cycles Inc. are recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured, though
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