Rapala has launched its first ecommerce site, rapala.com, to enable consumers to shop a wide selection of lure, knife and other fishing brands on a single website…
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Competitor Magazine Sponsors 100K-Race to Promote Ultra Running
Competitor Magazine and Bad to the Bone Endurance Sports have joined forces to promote and grow the sport of ultra-distance running through its annual 100K-Ultra Race of Champions (UROC)…
Report: PE Firms Bidding on Cole Haan
Private equity firms TPG Capital Management and Apax Partners are among several parties interested in acquiring Cole Haan, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Nike had previously announced intentions to sell Cole Haan as well as Umbro by t
Adidas Sees Olympic Boost
Benefiting from its sponsorship of the the London 2012 Olympic Games, Adidas said sales in the UK for the Adidas brand were up 24 percent currency-neutral for the first half of 2012, spurred by demand for Olympic and Team GB products. Olympic license prod
Judge Preapproves Nationwide Skechers Settlement
Preliminary approval in the Skechers' settlement was reached Monday in U.S. District Court in Louisville, according to the Associated Press. Under the terms, people who bought a Skechers toning shoe can get about $80 per pair…
Skechers Signs Nickelodeon as Presenting Sponsor for Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that Nickelodeon will serve as presenting sponsor for the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. The annual event, held this year on October 28, raises funds for The Friendship Circle to support children with special needs…
Nordstrom Q2 Earnings Dip on Calendar Shift
Nordstrom, Inc. reported its results for the second quarter, which reflected a shift in timing of the Anniversary Sale event with one week of the event moving into the fiscal third quarter. Net earnings were $156 million, or 75 per diluted share, for the
Spy Inc. Halves Losses on Continued Growth of Spy Brand
Spy Inc. nearly halved its loss in the second quarter on a $500,000, or 5 percent, increase in net sales, which reached to $9.5 million. The company said the results showed its turn around strategy, which has involved divested licensed brands to focus on
Escalade’s Q2 Sporting Good Revenues Rise 5.7 Percent
Escalade, Incorporated reported that revenues for the second quarter of 2012 were up 3 percent over the same quarter last year. Year to date revenues have increased more than 5 percent over the same period last year…
Broder Bros. Earnings Sink in Q2
Broder Bros., Co. reported second quarter 2012 sales were $221.9 million compared to $227.1 million for the second quarter 2011. Hurt by lower gross margins, income from operations for the second quarter 2012 was $7.0 million compared to $23.3 million for
SGMA Honors National Health Through Fitness Day Athletes Who Won Gold in London
During the recently completed Olympic Games in London, seven of the Olympic athletes in the U.S. delegation have attended at least one of SGMA’s past National Health Through Fitness (NHTF) Days. Of those seven athletes, six of them won a gold medal
Nautilus Appoints CFO
Nautilus, Inc. announced that on August 9, Linda Pearce joined the company as chief financial officer following an extensive national search…
Chaco Flip Sale Raises Over $10,000 for The Conservation Alliance
Chaco announced that their Flip-Out fundraiser, a Chaco flip sandal sale to benefit the Conservation Alliance, was a huge success. Chaco raised over $10,000 at the recent Outdoor Retailer trade show…
New Balance Sponsors Falmouth Road Race
New Balance celebrated the 40th running of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race on Cape Cod, MA…
Dorel Reports Weak Euro Trimmed IDB Profits in Q2; Mass Retailers Cut June Orders
A weak euro and softer demand in the mass channel in the United States slowed sales and earnings growth at Dorel Industry’s Recreational/Leisure segment in the second quarter. Demand for Cannondale bikes remains strong in Europe thanks in part to st
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