Nike has suspended Michael Vick’s contract without pay, and will not sell any more Michael Vick product at Nike owned-retail at this time…
Category: Outdoor
FDA Warns Outdoor Retailers of Chili Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat 10 ounce cans of Castleberry’s Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Austex Hot Dog Chili Sauce, and Kroger Hot Dog Chili Sauce with “best by” dates from April 30, 2009 through May 22, 2009 due to possi
Jarden’s Outdoor Segment Sees Double-Digtit Q2 Growth
Jarden Corporation second quarter net sales increased 9% to $1.05 billion compared to $962 million for the same period in the prior year. Net income was $16.7 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to $1
GSI Q2 Loss Widens on 10% Sales Gain…
GSI Commerce Inc. posted double-digit net revenue growth in the second quarter on the strength of new partners and increased service fees. Sporting Goods sales grew in the low– to mid-teens in the quarter, though slightly off the pace of past periods, wi
VF Corp. Goes Contemporary with Lucy, Seven for All Mankind Deals…
VF Corporation saw good timing in its latest acquisition moves as the company acquires two strong brands focused on women, creates a new coalition focused on the contemporary business, welcomes back a key manager to the VF family, and strengthens its posi
Volcom Q2 Income Slips on 25% Sales Increase…
Volcom, Inc. posted strong sales growth in the second quarter with growth across its sales segments and regions. The cost of getting its new European operations up and running, though, caused net income to decrease compared to the year-ago quarter…
Fortune Brands Q2 Income Slips on 4% Sales Increase
Fortune Brands, Inc. second quarter of 2007 net income was $232 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, versus $248 million or $1.63 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Net sales were $2.35 billion, up 4%. On a comparable basis – assuming the company
Rocky Brands Second Quarter Income Falls on Non-Cash Charge
Rocky Brands, Inc. second quarter of 2007 net sales increased 2.6% to $58.8 million versus net sales of $57.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. The Company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share versus a net loss of $0.2 m
Implus Footcare Acquires Sneaker Balls
Implus Footcare acquired Sneaker Balls, a patented shoe deodorizing product. “The Sneaker Balls acquisition further complements our commitment as a leader in the footwear accessory market,” said Todd Vore, Implus President. “We are excited to add Sneaker
Nike Suspends Vick Without Pay
Nike has suspended Michael Vick’s contract without pay, and will not sell any more Michael Vick product at Nike owned retail at this time.In a prepared statement the company said, “Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made ag
Reebok Suspends Sales of Vick NFL Merchandise
Reebok became the latest vendor to voice concerns over the allegations Falcons' Quarterback Michael Vick is facing over dog-fighting charges. Like Nike suspending its release of Vick's newest shoe, Reebok has suspended sales of Vick NFL product.
Nokona Back to Work One Year After Fire
Nokona Athletic Goods Company reports that all is well one year after it burned to the ground, the 70 year old building destroyed by fire. With nothing left standing but the casts to build the baseball gloves and the spirit of its employees, Nokona has re
Lululemon Ups IPO Price Range
Just a couple weeks after slimming the size of its IPO from 18.2 million shares to 16.4 million shares, Lululemon Athletica Inc. said in a filing with the SEC that it now intends to seel its shares for $15 to $17 per share, up from earlier plans of $10 to
Saucony Launches New Branding and Marketing Campaign
Saucony, Inc. unveiled its new brand initiative and visual identity. The multi-faceted program is part of Saucony's offensive marketing strategy to “create the strongest running brand in the industry.” The new brand platform, that includes an updated
Fila Appoints New VP of Footwear
Fila named Gary Wakley as Vice President, Footwear. Mr. Wakley joins Fila from Prince Sports Inc. where he spent the past three years as Senior Director of Footwear and Apparel. With more than 36 years experience in the footwear and apparel industry, Mr.
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