Quiksilver Inc. postponed the release of its first quarter earnings that had been scheduled for Thursday after management brought “a revenue cut-off issue” to the attention of its Audit Committee…
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Brown Shoe Realigns Reportable Segments
Brown Shoe Company is realigning its reportable segments following the sale of Shoes.com in December. The new segments are Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio…
Cabela’s to Open Third Ohio Location in 2016
Cabela’s Incorporated announced plans to open a 70,000-square-foot store in Centerville, OH in spring 2015 to serve the greater Dayton area…
POC Names North American Bike Sales Manager
POC, Swedish manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, appointed Robb Wolf as the brand’s North American bike sales manager…
Vibram Partners with Girls on the Run
Vibram will partner with Girls on the Run International. Vibram will donate five percent of the sales of all Vibram-soled shoes, including sales of Vibram FiveFingers to the Girls on the Run charity through participating retail partners…
CamelBak Set Pace at CODI’s Consumer Business in Q4
Double-digit growth in sales and operating income at CamelBak and Ergobaby more than offset a $5.5 million loss at Liberty Safe in the fourth quarter, according to financial results filed by Compass Diversified Holding Company Inc…
Supreme Court Clears Challenge to Colorado’s Remote Sales Tax Law
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that direct marketers can sue to block a Colorado law that requires remote sellers to notify the state about purchases that would be subject to the state’s sales or use tax, Outdoor Industry Association Po
Maurice Sporting Goods Supports Heroes on the Water
Maurice Sporting Goods triggered an outpouring of product donations to Heroes on the Water from kayak, fishing and other outdoor brands after presenting the veteran's charity with a check for $20,000 at its annual Maurice Cares banquet…
Zumiez Sees 7 Percent February Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2015 increased 11.6 percent…
Delta Apparel Completes Sale of The Game
Delta Apparel completed the sale of its The Game branded collegiate headwear and apparel business to David Peyser Sportswear, Inc., the owner of MV Sport…
Dick’s SG Q4 Exceeds Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods reported net income for the fourth quarter rose 12.2 percent to $155.5 million, exceeding guidance. Same store sales for Dick's Sporting Goods increased 3.8 percent, while Golf Galaxy decreased 7.1 percent. The retailer ga
Luxottica Proposes $913 Million Payout for Shareholders
Luxottica's board of directors proposed paying company's shareholders a $913 million dividend following the eyewear company's strong performance last year. Executives said they expect profits to grow twice as fast as revenue in 2015…
Sports Authority to Introduce Exclusive Prince Collection
Sports Authority will launch Prince, the iconic tennis brand, as an exclusive performance apparel line…
4LC Adds Hap Klopp to Board
4Licensing Corporation (4LC), which is bringing its isoBLOX impact-protection technology to market, appointed Kenneth “Hap” Klopp, founder of The North Face, to its board of directors…
Chrome Industries Renews Sponsorship of Cinelli Team
Chrome Industries is continuing its support of Team Cinelli Chrome through 2015 after a surprisingly successful 2014 season when the cycling team placed…
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