Skullcandy, Inc.'s board of directors brought back Founder and former CEO Rick Alden as Interim CEO to replace President and CEO Jeremy Andrus, who is departing the company after eight years to join a private investment firm…
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Mizuno’s Profits Slump in Nine Months
Mizuno Corp. reported a sharp decline in earnings in its fiscal nine months ended Dec. 31. The decline was blamed on slow business in China, an increase in purchasing costs and higher SG&A expenses. Sales in the period increased 5.3 percent, to ¥120.9 bil
Ducks Unlimited Hits Conservation Milestone
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has reached a conservation milestone with more than 13 million acres of habitat conserved in North America. The groundbreaking number is a cumulative accomplishment of the millions of DU members, as well as volunteers and partners, wh
Sean John Announces New Footwear License Agreement
Sean John will launch a new casual and athletic footwear line for the Fall 2013 season in collaboration with 2 Feet Productions. The Fall 2013 Sean John footwear collection includes men's and children's casual, sport, and athletic styles…
Columbia Sportswear Earns Q4 Profit Despite Lower Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company reported an 8 percent increase in net income on a 5 percent decline in net sales for fourth quarter 2012 compared to fourth quarter 2011. Full year 2012 net income declined 3 percent on a 1 percent decline in net sales compared
U.S. Chain Stores Sales Rise 4.5 Percent in January
U.S. chain stores posted a gain of 4.5 percent for the fiscal month of January on a year-over-year basis according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The January industry performance was the strongest since September 2011 (+5.5 perce
ComScore Sees 15 Percent E-Commerce Gain in 2012
ComScore, Inc. said for the full year, U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $186.2 billion, an increase of 15 percent – the strongest annual growth rate since before the recession. Q4 2012 sales grew 14 percent year-over-year…
Cutter and Buck Names Rep of the Year
Cutter & Buck named Jack Keegan, who has been representing the apparel company in the Carolinas for six years, as its 2012 Corporate Salesperson of the Year…
American Sportfishing Association Hails Jewell Nomination
American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association that represents the recreational fishing industry, applauded the nomination of Sally Jewell for Department of the Interior Secretary…
Stein Mart Comps Increase 4.6 Percent in January
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 26 increased 4.6 percent. Total sales for the five-week period ended Feb. 2 were $78.9 million, an increase of 31.3 percent over total sales of $60.1 million for the four
Chaco Partners with American Camp Association
Reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a lifetime of adventure, Chaco has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) as its official footwear supplier.
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 11.7 Percent in January
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.80 billion for the five weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013, an increase of 34.6 percent compared with total sales of $1.34 billion in the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012. On a same-store basis, sales were up 11.7 percent
The North Face Broadens Support of Freeskiing
The North Face is broadening its support of freeskiing development through U.S. Freeskiing's New Rookie Team to develop future U.S. talent and sponsorship of Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix and X Games Gold Medalist Maddie Bowman…
REI CEO Sally Jewell Nominated for Secretary of Interior
President Obama nominated REI President and CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the Interior in a move that sent cheers around the human-powered outdoor recreation industry as it vies with the domestic energy sector for access to public lands. Je
Aldo Group Signs License Agreement with Bebe Stores
Bebe Stores, Inc. has entered into a strategic global licensing agreement with Aldo Product Services (APS), a division of the Aldo Group, to design, manufacture and distribute Bebe’s footwear…
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