Hong Kong-based Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited said Sales in the first quarter of 2010, or the three months ended December 2009, declined by 3.4% year-on-year to approximately US$1.31 billion. However, the company said it saw stable business from
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The Walking Co. Looks to Close 40 More Stores
The Walking Company is seeking court approval to close 40 additional stores. The retailer filed for bankruptcy in early December with a plan to close 90 of its original 210 stores immediately…
Intrawest Negotiations Continue
The Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort could be auctioned off next month in the midst of hosting the Winter Olympic Games as part of foreclosure proceedings against the hedge fund that bought its parent company…
Tony Palma Becomes Ogio’s CEO
OGIO, the manufacturer of gear bags and packs, hired Tony Palma, the former CEO of Easton Sports, as its CEO. Michael J. Pratt, founder of OGIO, becomes chairman…
OR Winter Market: Fall 2010 Outdoor Footwear Shines in Surging Categories
With continued strength in trail running as well as a pickup in the hiking category as consumers adopted a “back to basics” mentality during the recession, footwear has been more than holding its own during the recession…
Palma Takes Helm as CEO of Ogio
Ogio said Tony Palma has partnered with Michael J. Pratt, Chairman and founder of Ogio, and will serve as the company's new CEO…
Advance Bookings Stall at Western Ski Resorts
Overall occupancy at mountain resort destinations still lags behind last year, according to the most recent report released by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) and based on reservation activity as of Dec. 31, 2009. Lodging reservations taken i
Winchester Ammunition Presents ‘Dealer of the Year’ Award to Kittery Trading Post
Winchester Ammunition presented the 2009 Dealer of the Year Award to Kittery Trading Post during the 2010 SHOT Show in Las Vegas…
U.S. Supreme Court Grants NRA Motion for Divided Argument in McDonald v. City of Chicago
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the National Rifle Association’s motion to allow it to participate in the upcoming oral argument in McDonald v. City of Chicago, according to a release by the NRA…
Supreme Court Hands Down Key Campaign Finance Decision
The National Rifle Association praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, removing unconstitutional restrictions on the NRA’s ability to speak freely at election time…
Pyramyd Air Handling European Beeman Airguns
Pyramyd Air is now the exclusive distributor for European airguns and ammunition previously imported and distributed by Beeman Precision Airguns…
NC Legislator Defends NFL’s Right to Enter Exclusive Apparel Deals
U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) on Thursday said the National Football League has a right to enter into exclusive agreements with apparel companies, including VF Corp., and not be in violation of anti-trust laws, according to a statement from VF Corp…
True Temper Partners with AJGA
True Temper has signed on as sponsor of the American Junior Golf Association, organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. True Temper sig
ZOIC Clothing Emerges as Independent Brand
ZOIC Clothing, a casual cycling apparel brand, has returned to its roots as an independent company. The brand is now under the ownership of Eric Swenson and Paul Wyandt, who over the last five years as employees of Nitches, Inc. engineered the reemergenc
Tefron Names CEO
Tefron Ltd. appointed Amit Meridor as its chief executive officer, effectiv, January 21. He has over 15 years of experience in the textile industry, executive managerial experience in business development, special situations and turnaround programs…
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