Blacks Leisure, the struggling U.K. outdoor clothing retailer, sold its Mambo surf brand for £800,000 ($1.3 million) as part of its ongoing exit from the boardwear space. The sale comes amid reports of more suitors arriving to acquire the owner of Millets
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Keds to Sell in Gap Stores
Keds will start selling in Gap stores later this year. Gap already carries Converse basketball sneakers and it isn't known whether the relationship will continue, according to Dow Jones…
Attendance Climbs 7% at ispo, Sets Record
The recently concluded four-day ispo show in Germany set a record for attendance, according to show owner Messe München International (MMI). More than 64,000 international visitors from 177 countries came to preview new trends and innovations during the 7
Commerce Dept.: Retail Sales Increase 0.5% in January
Retail sales last month increased 0.5%, the Commerce Department said Friday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires had forecast a 0.3% increase. The report also showed December retail sales were adjusted upward, to a 0.1% decrease from a previously r
Winchester Ammo Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Big Rock Sports has named Winchester® Ammunition as its 2009 Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year at the first annual Big Rock East distributor show in Raleigh, NC. Winchester received the award for its support and commitment to the wholesale distribution
Wolverine World Wide Launches $200M Stock Buyback Program
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program at its regularly scheduled meeting February 11, 2010, authorizing up to $200 million in share repurchases…
Health+Fitness Business Expo To Be Held in Vegas in September
In an effort to meet the changing needs of attendees and exhibitors, Health+Fitness Business Expo & Conference (HFB) said will hold its annual trade show in Las Vegas' Sands Convention Center September 22-23, 2010, adjacent to and during the 2010 Int
Shimano’s 2009 Profits Plunge on 20.6% Sales Decline
Shimano Inc. said net income plunged 62% in 2009 to $103 million on a 20.6% decline in sales to $2 billion. The company said it appeared inventory reduction had run its course at the retail level in bicycling, while the U.S. fishing market turned the cor
REI’s Earnings More Than Double in 2009
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
Quiksilver Appoints Paul Speaker to its Board
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Paul Speaker has been appointed to the Quiksilver Board of Directors effective immediately…
Nike N7 Expands Funding to Aboriginal Communities in Canada
Nike announced the expansion of its N7 Program to Aboriginal communities in Canada. For over 10 years, the N7 Program has provided youth with access to sport in Native American communities across the U.S. through grants, surface donations, product creatio
TNF Expands PlanetExplore to New York Area
The North Face has expanded PlanetExplore, a new online resource for outdoor recreational activities, to cover the New York region. The online community is now available nationwide…
Rab Names Mid-Atlantic Reps
Following on the heels of hiring sales forces in several other key territories in recent months, Rab, manufacturer of premium outdoor apparel, this week hired Ferrand Associates to represent the brand in the mid-Atlantic territory…
Golf and Tennis Pro Shop Expands PGA Tour Partnership
Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., owner and operator of PGA TOUR Superstores, announced an expanded agreement with the PGA TOUR that will pave the way for an increased PGA TOUR presence inside and outside its stores. The new agreement solidifies a relationshi
Big Agnes Recognizes Bert Hopp as 2009 Sales Rep of the Year
Big Agnes Inc., maker of sleeping bags, pads and tents, recently announced the recipient of their annual award, “Sales Rep of the Year,” to Bert Hopp of Hopp Outdoors…
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