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Blacks Leisure Creditors Support Rescue Plan
Creditors of Blacks Leisure Group have settled on a rescue plan that should allow the company to stay in business. The company, which runs the Blacks Outdoor and Millets chains, said its proposal for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), an insolvency pr
Kokatat Launches Paddling Blog
Kokatat, the paddlewear and accessories company, launched its official blog: http://blog.kokatat.com. The Kokatat blog will offer readers content from Team Kokatat (sponsored whitewater and sea kayakers), Kokatat Ambassadors (supported athletes from withi
Backcountry’s ODAT Websites Offering Combined Shipping
Backcountry.com's ODAT (one deal at a time) websites are offering combined shopping. Customers of SteepandCheap.com, WhiskeyMilitia.com, Brociety.com, Chainlove.com, Bonktown.com and Tramdock.com can stockpile their multiple one-at-a-time orders for
86 Companies to Debut at SIA’s Snow Show
Eighty six companies will make their debut at the SnowSports Industries America's first-ever Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center (Jan 28-31) in Denver…
RECALL: Century 21 Promotions Sweatshirts
Century 21 Promotions, based in Seattle, is recalling about 17,000 hooded children’s sweatshirts and jackets due to a potential strangulation hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday. No injuries have been reported…
The North Face Launches PlanetExplore in Denver
The North Face announced the Denver launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to the outdoors in meaningful ways by serving as a hub for local outdoor activities and events…
Foot Locker Elects Ken Hicks to Additional Position of Chairman
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Ken C. Hicks, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective January 31, 2010, the beginning of its next fiscal year. He succeed
Point6 Opens Headquarters in Steamboat Springs
Wool sock manufacturer point6 announced the opening of a new Colorado-based home office. The company's anticipated growth prompted the investment in a central sales, marketing and office headquarters based in Steamboat Springs, Colo…
Saks Returns to Profitability
Saks Inc reported that it earned $1.9 million, or 1 cent per share, in the third quarter. The upscale chain recorded a net loss of $43.7 million, or 32 cents per share, for the prior year third quarter ended November 1, 2008…
Puma Joins Climate Neutral Network of the United Nations
Puma said it will become the first major sportswear company to join the Climate Neutral Network of the United Nations Environment Program, the company announced at its 7th annual stakeholder meeting “Talks at Banz” at the Banz monastery in Ger
Macy’s Posts Q3 Loss, Raises FY09 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Macy's, Inc. reported improved third quarter results that exceeded the company's expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow…
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness
Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S
ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus
Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…
Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal
Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms
