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Jarden Reports Q2 Sales Down 6.6%; Cost Cutting Boosts Cash Flow
Jarden Corporation reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, net sales decreased 6.6% to $1.3 billion compared to $1.4 billion for the same period in the previous year. Appr
Skechers Q2 Sales Fall 15.7%; Margins Take Significant Hit
Skechers USA, Inc. said sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 were $299.0 million, down 15.7% from sales of $354.6 million a year ago. Net loss was $5.9 million compared to net earnings in the second quarter of 2008 of $14.6 million…
PacSun Updates Q2 Guidance; Expects Sales Decrease
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. updated earnings expectations for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, announcing same-store sales for the second quarter are projected to decrease by approximately 24% versus original expectations of negative 17% to 20%.
Gunslick Is Now Gunslick Pro
Gunslick, known for its specialized gun cleaning solutions and easy-to-use tools, is adding “Pro” to its name, packaging and marketing materials to “better reflect the true strength and consumer perception of the brand.” This running change will be accomp
Dick’s SG Pays Fine for Allegedly Overcharging Customers
Dick's Sporting Goods has agreed to pay $23,665 in fines and fees for overcharging customers in Wisconsin, according to the Green Bay Press Gazette…
NRA: AZ Governor Signs 5 Key Pieces of Legislation for Gun Owners
This week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law five key pieces of legislation that will protect and strengthen the rights of law-abiding gun owners in her state and educate children about gun safety, according to a release by the NRA…
Wojcik Named RGS Regional Director
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) has hired Bruce Wojcik, a Michigan native who holds a BS degree in Wildlife form the Univ. of WI-Madison. Bruce will be the RGS Regional Director for Michigan and Northern Indiana…
InterMedia Outdoors and Trout Unlimited Partner Up
InterMedia Outdoors (IMO) and Trout Unlimited (TU) have signed a long-term cooperative agreement reaching across both organizations' media platforms. As part of the deal, IMO's Sportsman Channel will become the exclusive home to TU's On The
Kellwood Looks to Restructure Debt
Over the past two months, Kellwood has been seeking to renegotiate a $140 million bond issue which matures this month. The company is looking to execute an exchange with a group of bondholders to create a better deal for them which matures in 2014. Unfor
Department of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants
The Department of Education announced the recipients of $78 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants, totaling $26.5 million, will be distributed to more than 140 school districts and community based organizations
Eddie Bauer May be Liquidated, VF Corp. Emerges as Possible Bidder
According to several financial media outlets, Eddie Bauer may be headed to a liquidation sale. Reports state that Monarch Alternative Capital and Anchorage Advisors, the two lenders that control Eddie Bauer's $200 million in debt, may bring in Hilco
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds to Inside Sales Team
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), a collection of six outdoor industry brands, has added Dan Burke to its team of territory sales managers. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will work out of his office in Amherst, NH and be tasked
Outdoor Research Names Director of Marketing
Outdoor Research has added Charles Lozner as director of marketing. Lozner will manage and support the efforts of the brand, marketing and PR divisions at Outdoor Research. As a recent Brand Director for K2 Sports…
Steve Madden Acquires Certain Assets of SML Brands
Steve Madden has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets constituting the Zone 88 and Shakedown Street lines of SML Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of Aimee Lynn, Inc. SML Brands designs and markets primarily private label accessories, prin
KEEN Launches Promotion for Retailers: HybridLife Days
KEEN Inc. has launched KEEN HybridLife Days, a new in-store initiative taking place in 14 retail stores across the country, including Kirkhams, Footwise and Gazelle Sports…
