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L.L. Bean to Open First Vermont Store
L.L. Bean is scheduled to open its first-ever store in Vermont at Burlington Town Center in October of 2014 with a 3-day celebration…
The Buckle’s Q1 Earnings Dip
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2014 was $37.3 million, or 78 cents per share, slightly down from $37.6 million, or 79 cents, a year ago…
Chinese Courts Sentence Seven for Making Counterfeit Golf Clubs
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) said Chinese courts convicted and sentenced seven men charged with manufacturing and selling counterfeit golf products earlier this month, marking an important milestone in its
Gander Mountain Sued for Selling Gun Used to Kill NY Firefighters
The families of two volunteer firefighters killed in the Christmas Eve 2012 shootings in Webster and two survivors of the attack are suing the store that sold the guns used against them. Gander Mountain vowed to vigorously defend itself…
Smith Optics Makes New Hires
Smith Optics appointed Brian Cotsonas as eastern regional sales director for the brand. Eric Stumpner was named e-commerce and web development manager…
TubbsRomp Raises $218,000 to Fight Breast Cancer
Tubbs Snowshoes raised more than $218,000 for for the Susan G. Komen and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation through its 12th annual TubbsRomp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshow this past winter…
Mizuno’s Annual Revenues Climb 12 Percent
Mizuno Corp said revenues rose 11.9 percent in its year ended Mar. 31, to ¥183.2 billion ($2.22 bn). Sales in the Americas jumped 32.9 percent to ¥30.6 million ($370 mm), aided by a continued healthy performance in all product categories, including golf,
Burton Snowboards Promotes Rees to CEO Post
Burton Snowboards has promoted COO Mike Rees to the role of CEO. Rees, who has steadily taken on increasing responsibility at Burton over the last five years, will now be running day-to-day operations at the iconic snowboarding company…
The Conservation Alliance Honors Outstanding Partners
Black Diamond Equipment, Eagles Nest Outfitters and The Forest Group have been selected as the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Award for 2014. The award recognizes member companies who go above and beyond in building relations
Danner to Premiere Hunt Film on The Sportsman Channel
Danner boots will air The Trembling Giant, a feature-length hunt film developed in association with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and GORE-TEX Products, in a two-part series on The Sportsman Channel. Taking place during The Sportsman Channel’
Macy’s Reports 9 Percent Q1 Profit Gain
Macy’s, Inc.reported earnings of 60 cents per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014, the 13-week period ended May 3, 2014, an increase of 9 percent compared with earnings of 55 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2013. Based on exp
Allied Feather and Down to Offer Seminars at OR
Allied Feather & Down, a global supplier and processor of down within the home and outdoor industries, will kick off a series of global seminars for U.S. vendor partners, retailers and consumers at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August. The seminar
Retail Sales Unchanged in April as Consumers Tempered Spending
Despite nicer spring weather, consumers tempered their spending in the month of April…
Mizuno’s Nine Months Gains Led by Americas
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues rose 9.3 percent in the nine months ended Dec. 31. Operating profits jumped 53.4 percent. Operating profit were up 67.5 percent in the Americas…
DSW Inc. opened stores in Hyannis, MA and Manhasset, NY.
DSW Inc. plans to open stores in Hyannis, MA and Manhasset, NY…
