CamelBak has hired Hugh Ewing as sales and operations manager. His previous positions include stints at Gregory Mountain Products, Streamworks, and ExOfficio…
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Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez on July 1 appointed Ernest R. Johnson to the company's Board of Directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Johnson, age 60, has served as the Chairman of Cutter & Buck Inc. and President and Chief Executive Off
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…
Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth
Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-
Stein Mart Reports June Comps Slide 1.5%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 decreased 1.5 percent…
Deckers Outdoor Completes Acquisition of Sanuk
Deckers Outdoor Corporation completed July 1 its previously announced acquisition of the Sanuk brand, which includes certain assets and liabilities of Sanuk U.S.A. LLC and of C. & C. Partners, LTD…
Sports Direct Buys Fashion Firms
Sports Direct International, the sporting goods chain based in the United Kingdom, has acquired a majority shareholding in fashion brands USC and Cruise Clothing…
New Balance Partners with Jose Bautista
New Balance announced the signing of all-star right fielder, Jose Bautista. New Balance will be Bautista's official on-field footwear and on- and off-field athletic footwear and apparel provider…
Western Governors’ Push Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association and REI praised the launch of “Get Out West,” an initiative announced by the Western Governors' Association at its annual meeting June 30. The initiative was championed by new WGA Chair and Washington State Gov. Chr
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
Sunday Hunting ‘One Step Closer’ in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, legislation was introduced in Pennsylvania (HB 1760) to end the ban on Sunday hunting in the Keystone State…
The Clymb Raises $2MM in Series A Funding
The Clymb announced that it closed more than $2 million in Series A funding, led by the Oregon Angel Fund and Walden Venture Capital, and joined by J Allard and individual investors. The start-up said the financing validates its business model of using pr
SRAM Buys Out PE Firm on Way to IPO; First Quarter Net Income Jumps
SRAM, LLC has bought out the private equity firm that invested in the company in 2009, a move that is widely expected to be one of the final steps before SRAM goes public…
Columbia Gets Conviction China Counterfeiters
After years of working with Chinese authorities to enforce its intellectual property rights, Columbia Sportswear reached a milestone last week by not only securing its first conviction of counterfeiters in China, but securing jail terms for them…
Shimano and Pearl Izumi Combine Dealer Support
As part of an ongoing synthesis of their business practices, Shimano and Pearl Izumi have centralized trade ordering, support and communications systems…
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