VF Corp. Vice President Boyd Rogers will retire on Dec. 31, after four decades of service to the company. Rogers served as president of supply chain and a member of VF Corp.'s operating committee…
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McRae Industries Sees Higher 2011 Sales
McRae Industries, Inc. reported revenues for fiscal 2011 of $74.7 million as compared to $62.6 million for fiscal 2010. Net earnings for fiscal 2011 totaled $3.8 million as compared to $3.0 million for fiscal 2010…
Easton-Bell Sports Creates Easton Speed Institute
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. announced its largest and most aggressive commitment in skate innovation through its recent purchase of MLX Skate's technology. The newly created Easton Speed Institute will combine MLX's innovative skate insights with
Ironclad Performance Wear Sees Surge in Q3 Revenues
Ironclad Performance Wear Corp. reported sales soared 68.6 percent for the third quarter, to $5.71 million from $3.38 million a year ago. The increase is primarily the result of Ironclad's continued strong growth in the industrial/safety sales chann
Gander Mountain Opens First Gun World Location
Gander Mountain said it will open its first Gun World store in Germantown, WI. Described as the “ultimate gun store,” the new Gun World is a 30,000-square-foot retail outlet featuring upwards of 5,000 guns of all kinds, and firearms specialists on duty to
Mizuno Corp. Sees Fiscal First Half Profits Surge
Mizuno Corporation reported revenues for the fiscal first half rose 2.2 percent to ϒ78.15 billion ($980 mm) for the six-month period ended Sept. 30. Operating profit was up 5.7 percent to ϒ4.36 billion ($55 mm) and net income jumped 25.1 percen
Easton-Bell’s Third Quarter Sales Rise 6.9 Percent
Easton-Bell Sports said new products helped it grow sales and margins in the third quarter ended Oct. 1. Team sports sales rose 13 percent on the strength of football helmets, while an overhang of ski helmets in Europe limited sales growth in the Action S
Backcountry.com Names Chief Technology Officer
Backcountry.com has hired CJ Singh, who holds patents related to XML record searching technology, as its chief technology officer…
Bob’s Stores Named Connecticut Retailer of the Year
The Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA) announced that Bob's Stores has been named the 2011 Retailer of the Year…
OIA Backs Federal Internet Sales Tax Legislation
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) came out in support of The Marketplace Fairness Act introduced Wednesday in the U.S. Senate. The legislation, introduced by Senators Durbin (D-IL), Enzi (R-WY), Johnson (D-SD), and Alexander (R-TN), would give states th
Playtex Sports Launches College Scholarship Program
Playtex Sport launched its first-ever Unstoppable College Scholarship Program. Under the initiative, high school and college students can enter to win a $5,000 scholarship or premium prizes that will help them achieve their academic goals…
Heelys’ Losses Widen in Q3
Heelys, Inc. widened its loss in the third quarter to $1.5 million, or 5 cents per share, from a loss of $69,000, or break-even per share, a year ago. Revenues were down 19.7 percent to $6.6 million from $8.2 million…
EMS to Present Major Bike Show in New York City
Eastern Mountain Sports will be the presenting sponsor for New York City Bike Expo, which will bring the nation’s largest bike expo to New York City May 3, 4, and 5. Located at the new Basketball City on Pier 36, the expo will host rider packet pick
Darn Tough Vermont Picks Canadian Distributor
Darn Tough Vermont has partnered with Interex Industries to expand the availability of its products across Canada. Interex is a Vancouver-based Canadian distributor of apparel and sporting goods for the outdoor market with over 40 years of experience and
Marker Skiwear Transitions Sales Reps in Northeast
Effective Nov. 9, Doug Hawkins (Hawk & Assoc.) will be ending the representation of Marker Skiwear Ltd. in the Northeast territory, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Hawk & Assoc. will devote their effo
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