Sport Chalet said that macro economic trends – most likely spurred by California’s slumping housing market – are impacting sales during the fiscal second quarter. This factor coupled with the company’s aggressive growth plans and market share turf war wit
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Cocona Receives Capital Infusion…
Cocona Inc. received a “major capital investment” from Fairhaven Capital. Sources at both Cocona Inc. and Fairhaven declined to disclose the exact investment amount. Fairhaven is an early stage private equity investment firm that has historically pursued
Organic Cotton Production Climbs 53%
Latest figures from the Organic Exchange show that the amount of organic cotton produced globally increased 53% from 2005/06 to 2006/07 to 57,931 metric tons (MT), or 265,517 bales of cotton and volumes are set to climb further. This expansion was led by
Ecko to Let Public Decide Bonds’ Ball Fate…
Marc Ecko created waves in the baseball memorabilia market when he acquired Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball for $752,467 last week. Shortly after he bought the ball, he announced plans to allow the public to determine its fate. Through a website he
Nautilus Shareholder Group Demands Board Changes
Nautilus, Inc. received an Amendment to Schedule 13D from Sherborne Investors LP, a Delaware limited partnership. The amendment demands a special meeting of shareholders to consider removal of four Board members, install four Board nominees proposed by Sh
Fly Fishing Retailer Looks For the Right Timing
While many vendors and retailers at the Fly Fishing Retailer show in Denver last week were quite happy with attendance and general mood on the floor, the show, according to many of the long-time show goers, was still a shadow of its former self. However,
Dick’s Sporting Goods Rolls Out ACG Private Brand; Inks Deal on RBK Branded Apparel…
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand its “private brands” strategy, announcing Monday at the annual Bank of America Securities Investor Conference that they have inked a deal with Reebok to design, source, market, and sell Reebok athletic apparel und
Nautilus/Pacific Cycle Partner around Schwinn
Nautilus, Inc. and Pacific Cycle Inc., the two organizations who have shared control of the Schwinn brand since 2001, have formed a distribution agreement to better serve the cycling and fitness needs of the nation's independent bike dealers. The Pac
Heckman Joins Jarden Board of Directors
Richard J. Heckmann, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Heckmann Corporation and the former Executive Chairman of K2 Inc., has been appointed to Jarden Corporation's Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement and P
GSI and QVC Report Success from NFL Partnership
QVC and GSI Commerce Inc. report success from their recent partnership to sell NFL merchandise through QVC.com. The partnership reports that the 20th anniversary of QVC's “Today's Special Value” television program resulted in more than 9,000 cus
Now Available in California: Kangaroo Leather
The California State Senate and Assembly passed Senate Bill 880, which repeals the 37-year ban on the “importation or sale of kangaroo parts or products in California.” The ban included the sale of kangaroo leather soccer shoes, which is legal in the othe
Mission-ITECH Named Official Visor of the NHL
Mission-ITECH Hockey has entered into a multi-year agreement with NHL Enterprises L.P. (NHL), which will now see the company’s ITECH brand designated as the Official Visor and Goalie Mask of the league. As a result of this partnership, the NHL Shield will
Gander Mountain Recovers Computer Data
Gander Mountain Company announced the recovery of computer equipment containing certain customer transaction information relating to a single store in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. An independent security assessment firm has verified that no customer data was
NRF: Credit Crunch to Damper Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation expects sales for the upcoming 2007 holiday season to rise 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion. The 2007 holiday sales increase is expected to fall below the ten-year average of 4.8%. It would represent the slowest holiday sale
Payless Names SVP, General Merchandising Manager, Int’l
Payless ShoeSource hired Scott Ramsland as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, international, reporting to Matt Rubel, chief executive officer and president, Payless…
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