VF Corp. reported revenues in the second quarter rose 16 percent, boosted by its acquisition of Timberland Co. On an organic basis, revenue grew 3 percent, or 6 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms. Growth was again driven by the Outdoor & Action Sport
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Tahoe SUP Hires ITS Logistics
Tahoe SUP selected ITS Logistics as its third party logistics (3PL) provider to streamline their distribution and ensure quick delivery. ITS Logistics specializes in outdoor and seasonal consumer goods…
Mountainsmith Names Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Mountainsmith hired Jeremy Dodge as sales and marketing coordinator to maintain its website, expand direct marketing, manage sponsorships, assisting new dealers and following up on new distribution channels…
Halfords Sacks CEO in Wake of Plummeting Bike Sales
Halfords Group plc sacked its CEO David Wild after reporting that unusually rain weather in the United Kingdom had caused its bicycling sales to plunge…
DSW Sets Opening Date for Third Manhattan Store
DSW Inc. announced that its newest store will open on July 21st at 2220 Broadway in New York City. Located on the Upper West Side, this is DSW's third store in Manhattan and the second to open this year…
Lids Acquires Nine-Store Team Shop in Seattle
The Lids Sports Group retail division has reached an acquisition agreement with JAS Sports Inc., the Seattle-based retailer of officially licensed Washington collegiate and Seattle professional sports team merchandise. The purchase consists of nine brick
GSI Commerce Delivers Double-Digit Q2 Comps
EBay Inc. reported that its GSI business, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2011, contributed $221 million in revenue for the second quarter. GSI generated $674 million in global ecommerce (GeC) merchandise sales during the second quarter. Same-
LaCrosse Footwear Receives $29 Million Order for Marine Corps
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. has received a new $29 million delivery order for the United States Marine Corps for Danner’s USMC Rugged All-Terrain (RAT) Hot weather and Temperate boots. The company anticipates fulfilling this order in multiple deliveries
Merrell Pack Project Open For Grant Recipients
Merrell opened its The Pack program, created to inspire and increase outdoor activity, for grant participants…
Respect Your Universe Opens Training Facility
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced the opening of the first House of RYU athletic training center. RYU, in partnership with Shogun MMA, officially opened the Las Vegas House of RYU facility…
Anthony Davis Signs Endorsement Deal with Nike
Anthony Davis, the former University of Kentucky star and No. 1 overall pick in the recent NBA Draft, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, reports the Chicago Tribune. No financial figures were released…
Meade Instruments Losses Widen on Missed Telescope Shipments
Meade Instruments Corp. reported its losses quadrupled to $800,000, or 65 cents per share on slightly lower sales in the first quarter ended May 31, as it missed shipments of new telescopes. The designer and manufacturer of consumer optical products, incl
Puma’s Earnings Expected to Decline in First Half
Puma lowered its earnings forecast for 2012 after profits in the first six months fell as a result of slowing sales in Europe. The company said that “despite continuous sales growth throughout the first half of 2012,” consolidated pre-tax and net earnings
Spalding Partners on Skill Development Ball
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, announced a partnership with InfoMotion Sports Technologies, the developer of the 94Fifty basketball skill analysis product. The companies will commercialize a ball designed to measure and quantify basketball s
Project OR Names Five Mentor-Judges
Outdoor Retailer named the five individuals who will mentor student competitors throughout and evaluate finished prototype designs created during Project OR Cycle 9. Project OR is the industry’s original 48-hour concept-to-prototype design competiti
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