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Backwoods to Host AGO Listening Session in Austin
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has teamed with Austin-based, specialty outdoor retailer BACKWOODS, Inc. to host a “homegrown” listening session for America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO). The AGO listening session will be held at
Conservation Alliance Names First Pinnacle Members
The Conservation Alliance named Eastern Mountain Sports, KEEN Inc., Patagonia, REI and The North Face as its first Pinnacle members at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market last week. The “Pinnacle” designation will be awarded to companies that contribute at
Outdoor University to Focus on Role of the Rep
On Wednesday, Aug. 18 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will present The Evolving Role of the Independent Rep, a live webinar, lead by Brad Werntz, owner of Pemba Serves. Werntz will review the model reps in the outdoor industry have been using and look
Easton-Bell Operating Earnings Surge on 8.3% Q2 Sales Growth
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported net sales of $202.8 million for the second quarter ended July 3, 2010, an increase of 8.3% as compared to $187.3 million of net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Operating earnings surged 36% thanks to better be
Timberland to Expand Green Index Position
While other outdoor brands remain reluctant to embrace a consumer facing eco label, The Timberland Co. is moving ahead with plans to expand the company's innovative Green Index label to all Timberland branded footwear…
Li and Fung Acquires Jimlar Corporation
Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited confirmed Thursday that it has acquired U.S.-based footwear maker Jimlar Corporation, confirming a July report in these columns…
ASA Applaudes Fishery Funds in 2010 Supplementary Appropriations Bill
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) released a statement recently commending Congress for passing and the President for signing the 2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act which includes much-needed assistance to help fisheries and recreational fishi
Groups Seek Ban on Lead-Based Ammunition and Fishing Tackle
A coalition of conservation, hunting and veterinary groups has filed a formal petition with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting a ban on the use of toxic lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, according to a recent report…
ESPN Reaches Agreement in Principle to Sell BASS
ESPN Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to sell BASS, LLC to a group of investors led by Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland, according to a recent release issued by the Bristol, CT-based network…
Implus Footcare Acquires Eurosphere/Anticipation
Implus Footcare has acquired Eurosphere/Anticipation, a France-based company that sells Sneaker Balls and other deodorizing products throughout the European Union…
Target Comps Up 3.8% for July
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010 were $4,585 million, an increase of 3.8% from $4,418 million for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009. On this same basis, July comparable-store sales increased 2.
K-Swiss Q2 Losses Widen on 21% US Sales Decline
K•Swiss Inc. today announced that net loss for the second quarter of 2010 was $14.5 million or 41 cents per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $11.5 million or 33 cents per diluted share, for the prior-year period…
Columbia Sportswear to Acquire OutDry Technologies
Columbia Sportswear Company signed an agreement to acquire OutDry Technologies S.r.l., which owns the intellectual property and other assets comprising the OutDry brand and related business, via a cash purchase from Nextec S.r.l., based near Milan, Italy.
Steve Madden’s Q2 Profit Soars 36%
Steve Madden reported second quarter net sales increased 36.2% to $158.7 million. Net income increased 63.0% to $19.8 million, or 70 cents per diluted share, compared to $12.1 million, 44 cents per diluted share in the prior year's second quarter…
Sturm, Ruger Sees 11% Q2 Revenue Decline
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter fell 11% to $64.4 million from $72.4 million a year ago. Earnings slid 5.7% to $8.2 million, or 43 cents a share, from $8.7 million, or 46 cents, a year earlier…
