CenterStone Technologies, Inc., the international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, introduced a new guided merchandising platform, with new capabilities for branded suppliers, their sales reps and retail buyers. Through this platform, know
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Adidas Announces Movember Partnership
Adidas has become an official partner of The Movember Foundation. The global organization is committed to generating funds and raising awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health…
Abby Wambach Endorses Head Impact Sensor
Triax Technologies Inc has teamed with Abby Wambach, U.S. Women's National Team and all-time high-goal scorer known for her spectacular headers, to launch the SIM-P (Smart Impact Monitor) to support long-term player health and safety…
Shimano Sees Brisk Bike Components Sales in North America
Shimano Inc. reported sales for the nine months ended Sept. 30 were up nearly 21 percent compared with the same period last year thanks in part to a weaker yen. Sales of of Bicycle Components were brisk in North America, while sales of Fishing Tackle were
Sturm, Ruger Q3 Profits Tumble
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported net earnings tumbled 76.3 percent to $6.78 million, or 34 cents a share. Revenues fell 42.5 percent to $98.3 million. The sales decline was attributed to the reduction in overall consumer demand as well as retailers b
TIA Data Points to Improving U.S. Tennis Market
Tennis Industry Association reports that wholesale shipments of tennis products improved in the third quarter, with shipments of balls up mid-single digits and sales of high-end racquets up a surprising…
Patagonia’s $20 Million and Change Invests In Bureo Skateboards
Patagonia Works, which includes Patagonia, Inc., as well as Patagonia Media and Patagonia Provisions, announced a a seed investment in Bureo Inc., a company that has established a fishing net collection and recycling program along the coast of Chile. Bure
ATK Revisiting Plan to Spin Off Outdoor Sports Unit
Tuesday's spectacular explosion of a space rocket in Virginia could kill ATK's plans to spin off its Outdoor Sports segment to shareholders as a new, publicly traded company that would be called Vista Outdoor Inc. ATK reported Wednesday that sal

Sorel Opens First Pop-Up Store
Sorel opened its first-ever seasonal branded retail store at 345 W. 14th St. in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The store will open on October 30 through February 2015…
Columbia’s Organic Sales Up 14 Percent in Third Quarter
Columbia Sportswear Company reported strengthening sales of Columbia branded product by its European direct-to-consumer business, incremental sales from its new China joint venture and newly-acquired prAna turbo-charged its 14 percent organic growth in th
Steve Madden’s Q3 Earnings Dip
Steve Madden reported sales in the third quarter slipped 0.7 percent to $392 million. Net income was down 10.9 percent to $39.2 million, or 62 cents a share. The company said sales were softer than anticipated, particularly at its retail stores, due to a
GoPro Shatters Q3 Expectations With HERO4 Launch
GoPro Inc. blew through Wall Street expectations Thursday when it reported revenue grew 45.7 percent to $280.0 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks to the highly successful launch of its new HERO4 wearable cameras…
Outtech Named to Represent AirForce Airguns
AirForce Airguns, manufacturer of a production pre-charged pneumatic airgun, announces a strategic partnership with Outtech, Inc. to enhance domestic sales and marketing at all levels…
Ruger to Report Q3 Earnings Today
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. will file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q today (Wednesday, October 29, 2014) after the close of the stock market…
Luxottica to Pay Outgoing CEO Euro 4 Million in Incentive Pay
Oakley and Ray-Ban parent Luxottica Group S.p.A. will pay outgoing CEO Enrico Cavatorta €4 million in incentive pay in addition to severance pay when he leaves the company Oct. 31…