Costa Inc., owner of the Costa and Native outdoor brands, reported sales increased by 26.3 percent during the third quarter of 2013 to $24.6 million, compared to $19.4 million in the third quarter of 2012. Sunglass sales increased by 24.1 percent, while s
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HanesBrands Sees Double-Digit Q3 Earnings Growth
HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI), reported double-digit earnings growth in the third-quarter 2013 on strong margin performance.
Canadian Tire Supports Canadian Olympic Team
With 100 days to go before the start of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, Canadian Tire is sending four employees from offices across the country to act as 'roving reporters' in Sochi this coming February. The employees will share pictures, v
Equip Outdoor Sells Podsacs, Renews Focus on Rab and Lowe Alpine
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd, which owns the outdoor brands of Rab and Lowe Alpine, sold the Podsacs brand to U.K. bike maker and retailer Planet X Limited in a deal that closed Monday, Oct. 23…
CustomWeather Foresees Favorable Snow Sports Conditions
The weather for the upcoming 2013-2014 ski season is looking favorable for ski and snow-boarding fans, with both near-normal snowfall and temperatures predicted for both the Eastern and Western ski areas, according to CustomWeather's just released Sk
MidwayUSA Hires Dan Berkholder as Product Line Manager
As part of its continued expansion into hunting and outdoor gear, MidwayUSA announces the hiring of Dan Berkholder as a Product Line Manager for clothing and footwear…
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Store Sales Up in September
Sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores grew 0.5 percent from August and 2.7 percent from September, 2012, lagging behind the broader general merchandize sector, according to advance estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday…
Ruffwear Picks Distributor for Australia and New Zealand
Ruffwear has partnered with Australia-based Frontier Equipment to manage distribution of its dog products in Australia and New Zealand effective immediately…
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Raises $1 Million
The Skechers Foundation announced that it raised a record $1 million for children with special needs and education through the 2013 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. With presenting sponsor Nickelodeon and celebrities Jimmy Kimmel, Brooke Burke-Charv
Pelican Names Brit to Spearhead European Distribution
Pelican International appointed an employee of its U.K. distributor to represent it across Europe. Effective immediately, Alex Tonge will be working with both existing and new distributors to expand the Canadian boat makers product offering overseas…
Cobra-Puma Golf Appoints Head of Research
According to Golfweek, Tom Olsavsky, senior director of product creation for TaylorMade, will become the new vice president of research and development at Cobra-Puma Golf…
Ralph Lauren Introduces ‘Made in the USA’ Olympic Uniforms
Ralph Lauren introduced a wide range of uniforms for the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in Sochi, including the opening and closing ceremony apparel and their Olympic Village gear. The items will all be made in the United States…
Neiman Marcus Sells for $6 Billion
Ares Management LLC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) announced that their affiliates have completed the acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group LTD Inc. for a purchase price of approximately US$6.0 billion…
Aku Names Reps for Four U.S. Territories
Aku, an Italian company that make footwear designed for mountaineering, trekking and hiking, named four new U.S. sales reps, including…
Sports Specialists Ltd. Partners with CCA Sports Retail Services
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has partnered with CCA Sports Retail Services (CCA)to help its member retailers reduce their credit card processing, consumer financing, ADP payroll processing and other costs…
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