The Department of the Interior will offer more than 40 million acres for oil and gas exploration and development in the Gulf of Mexico in consecutive March lease sales, the U.S. agency stated in a press release…
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American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) Announces AGI Partner Program
American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI), producers of authoritative Gunsmithing DVD courses, announces a new partner program for dealers and retailers…
Gaiam Inc. to Launch Mid-Priced Women’s Activewear Line
Gaiam Inc. is planning to enter the highly competitive women’s activewear market in early 2015, following a soft launch through its direct-to-consumer channels late this year, the company’s CEO disclosed last week…
Pacific Sunwear Holds Q4 Losses Flat With Modest Comps Growth
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 reached $218.6 million, down 1.9 percent from a year earlier, but up $5 million when adjusting for an additional 53rd week in 2012 that
Jordan Brand Introduces First Running Shoe
For the first time since Air Jordan 1 was released in 1985, the Jordan brand has introduced its first running shoe. The Jordan Flight Runner shares some of the same technology in Nike running shoes, including increased heel support and cushioning. The Jor
Swing Catalyst Looks To Expand U.S. Sales Force
Swing Catalyst, the swing analysis system used by instructors and golfers around the world, recently set up an office in Florida to focus on its growth in the North-American market…
NW Alpine Appoints National Sales Manager
NW Alpine, manufacturer of American-made alpine climbing apparel, appointed industry veteran, John Campbell as national sales manager. He previously worked for Cloudveil and Macpac…
Costa Sunglasses Appoints Regional Sales Manager
Costa Sunglasses recently hired Emily Boynton as northeast regional sales manager for its Rx, sunglass specialty and department store accounts…
Groupe Go Sport Parent Sells $500 Million in Bonds
Rallye, the French retailing company that owns a controlling interest in Groupe Go Sport and its Courir specialty running chain, said investors oversubscribed to its 7-year, 4 percent bond of €500 million, which it will use to refinance debt pay 8.5
REI Sales Hit Record $2 Billion in 2013
REI reported sales rose 2.9 percent to a record $2.02 billion in 2013 and disclosed its net income fell 5.1 percent due to one-time charges it took for canceling a private label product launch and writing down the value of software. Comp store sales, incl
Costa Sunglasses Adds Regional Sales Manager
Costa Sunglasses has hired Emily Boynton as Northeast Regional Sales Manager for its Rx, sunglass specialty and department store accounts…
Altus Brands Hires New Domestic Sales Manager
ltus Brands LLC has hired Kenda Campbell as its new domestic sales manager…
Nathan Launches Hydration Initiative at Run Specialty
Nathan is partnering with run specialty retailers nationwide to kick off spring with the brand’s new 2014 hydration initiative, 'What’s Your Hydration Plan?'…
SFIA Pulse Report: Consumer Confidence in Sports and Fitness Industry Affected by Cold Weather
Participation in sports and fitness and plans to buy sports and fitness products decreased in the first quarter of 2014 due to severe winter weather, according to the latest Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Pulse Report, which includes the Spo
Lole Unveils Destinations for its White Tour
Lole unveiled destinations for its 2014 Lole White Tour, a series of yoga events in major museums around the world that drew 10,000 participants in its first year. This year, the tour will stop in five cities: Barcelona, New York, Montreal, Toronto and Ed
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