Patagonia formally launched its Vote The Environment campaign in advance of the presidential election this November 2008. The aggressive three-part campaign asks customers to (1) register to vote, (2) educate themselves on the environmental records of can
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Steve and Barry’s Agrees to $163 Million Sale
Steve & Barry's LLC said on Monday it agreed to be bought by a unit of investment firm Bay Harbour Management for $163 million. The 276-store chain said it filed a “stalking horse” agreement with the bankruptcy court, an initial bid solicited strateg
Boscov’s Files for Bankruptcy
Boscov's Inc., the department-store chain based in Reading, PA, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Wilmington, Delaware, citing decreased consumer spending. The privately-held company will immediately close 10 of its 49 stores. The company
Adidas Q2 Earnings, Outlooks Rise
Adidas reported an 11.7% rise in second quarter net income thanks to strong sales in Asia and Latin America and raised its 2008 outlook accordingly. Net income rose to €116 million ($181 mm) from €104 million ($140 mm) a year earlier. Sales rose 5% to €2.
SGMA: Doha Round Meeting Fails
In a statement, the SGMA said that on July 29, after nine days of meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, trade ministers gave up on their efforts to forge a consensus on modalities for the Doha Round agricultural and non-agricultural market access (NAMA) negoti
Twins Enterprise Opens Flagship Store in Boston
Twins Enterprise, Inc. opened the doors of its new flagship company store on famed Newbury Street in Boston. The store, named ’47 for the year in which twin brothers Arthur and Henry D’Angelo founded Twins Enterprise, is located at 286 Newbury Street…
Mizuno Renews USA Volleyball Sponsorship
Mizuno USA has renewed its official sponsorship and supplier agreement with USA Volleyball (USAV). The partnership between Mizuno USA and USA Volleyball that began in 2002…
Grabber and RopeLok Partner
Grabber has inked an exclusive distribution partnership with RopeLok, the manufacturer of the No Knot RopeLok, a tie-down product with lever locking technology that eliminates the need for tying knots…
Visitor Numbers Up for 3rd Asia Outdoor Show
The third annual Asia Outdoor trade show concluded on August 2nd after hosting nearly 9400 visitors, over 14% more than last year's show. Visitor numbers for the trade show were also up despite visa restrictions amidst the run-up to the 2008 Beijing
Cabella’s Reports Credit Card Debt
Cabela’s Inc. said earnings slid 35.4% on a 16.6% rise in sales due largely to higher net charge offs of bad debt in its credit card business – a major source of profits for the retailer that is now masking improvements at it retail operations. Total reve
Bass Pro Lays Off 30 at HQ
Bass Pro Shops has laid off 30 people at its Springfield corporate headquarters, according to Missouri's News-Leader..
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Q2 Revenues Jump 54%
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues in its Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue increased 54% to $119 million in the second quarter. The gains were largely due to the strength of product introductions in the quarter. Financial highlights from the second quarter incl
Timberland Trims Second Quarter Loss
The Timberland Co. said its U.S. sales fell 13% in the second quarter – historically the company’s weakest – while wholesale shipments fell 10.1% worldwide as it continued to shut under-performing stores and prepare for critical global product launches in
Sport Chalet Feels Pain of Soft SoCal Market
Sport Chalet, Inc. saw sales and earnings decline as the retailer found conducting business in the Southern California market to be a tough thing to do. The retailer did see “fairly good strength” in men's apparel business along with the fitness busi
Under Armour Posts Strong Q2 Sales Growth
Under Armour closed its second quarter with sales above the year-ago period, while cluing analysts in to its plans for new product launches in the back half of this year and the first half of 2009. However, net income declined as a result of front-loaded
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