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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
Quiksilver Brings Tony Hawk Show to Grand Palais Paris
Quiksilver announced it will hold a 40th anniversary celebration in Paris, November 20-21, 2009. The event will feature two days of skateboarding, music, art and fashion at the historic Grand Palais–culminating in a Saturday night finale featuring The Qu
NSGA Provides Website Services for Members
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) introduced Skywax.com as its authorized vendor to provide NSGA members with exclusive discounts on website design and hosting…
Ironclad Performance Wear Revenues Slide 11.6%
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation, the maker of high-performance gloves and apparel, said sales decreased 11.6% for the third quarter of 2009 to $3.60 million, compared to net sales of $4.07 million in the prior year period…
K-Swiss Announces $70 Million Stock Buyback Program
K-Swiss Inc. announced its Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program for the company to repurchase up to $70 million of the company's Class A Common Stock. This program replaces the Company's existing 2004 stock repurchase aut
Midwest Mountaineering to Present Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo
Midwest Mountaineering will present the 24th annual Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo on November 20-22, 2009. The Expo boasts over 90 free presentations and 70 presenters. It is the first major stop on the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s international t
Cerf Bros. Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Itself Up for Sale
Cerf Bros Bag Co, a 94-year-old camping goods manufacturer and distributor based in St Louis, Mo., has filed a bankruptcy petition and put its assets up for sale. The company makes duffles, cargo & storage bags, backpacks, travel gear and accessories for
Backcountry.com’s Parent Sees Gains in E-commerce
Liberty Interactive's eCommerce businesses, which includes Backcountry.com, increased revenue in the third quarter by 2% to $160 million and adjusted OIBDA (operating income before depreciation & amortization) by $2 million to $5 million. The e-comme
