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Ardent Chooses Agency
Ardent, an American-owned company manufacturing high-performance fishing reels and accessories that are made in the U.S.A., has chosen St. Louis-based advertising agency XG-ad as the agency of record for Ardent's promotional and merchandising materia
Savage Range Systems Lands Big Order
Savage Range Systems, manufacturers of indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, bullet traps, target systems and shoot houses, has received a multi-million dollar order from Anderson Construction Company to install an 84-position firing range as part of a new
Interbike Partners with GSD Productions
A recent partnership between Interbike and GSD Productions will bring cyclo-cross racing to the Outdoor Demo East, held October 8-11, 2009 at Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island…
Tompkins Joins Spira Footwear in Advisory Role
Spira Footwear has tapped Jim Tompkins, the former president and COO of New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., for an advisory role to direct the development and expansion of the patented WaveSpring-inspired Spira brand…
Columbia Sportswear Sues Ex-Designer
Columbia Sportswear has sued a former footwear designer for using company time, equipment and information to do work for competitors, according to a report in the Oregonian. Brian O'Boyle designed for several business rivals, including Crocs, accordi
Jackson Kayaks Hires New Marketing Firm
Jackson Kayak has hired TaigMarks Inc. for marketing and marketing support services…
The Buckle’s Earnings Climb 12.1% in Second Quarter
The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings rose 12.1% for the second quarter to $25.0 million, or 55 cents a share, from $22.3 million, or 49 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 13.6% to $192.9 million from $169.8 million with comps ahead 8.6%.Online sales in the
Riddell Extends NFL Helmet Agreement
Riddell Sports has signed a multi-year extension to its existing licensing agreement with the National Football League through 2014…
OBIT: Brett Allsop, Co-Founder of Fogdog
Brett Allsop, a co-founder of Fogdog, died in a car accident in Bellingham, WA, according to Bellingham Herald. Allsop, 38, was most recently chairman and co-founder of Seattle-based Yapta, an online travel site that tracks airfares and hotel prices…
Retailers Mull Sales of Michael Vick Eagles Jersey
Dick's Sporting Goods has decided not to sell Michael Vick's No. 7 Philadelphia Eagles jersey at least until it gauges the public's reaction to his return to football. But sales of Vick's new jersey are available at Modell's and N
Timberland Introduces ’09 Earthkeeper Heroes
The Timberland Co. introduced its 2009 Earthkeeper Heroes recipients, heralding those committed to driving environmental movements around the world. The winners this year included an eco-photographer, green “trendspotter” and freestyle swimmer…
New Sub-Licensee for Columbia Sportswear Eyewear
Through a sub-license agreement, Stylemark Inc. will become the exclusive producer and distributor within specialists in the sport and department store channels for Columbia Sportswear Sunglasses. L’Amy America holds the worldwide eyewear license fo
Expresso Fitness Announces $6M Series D Funding
Expresso Fitness, a developer of commercial grade, cardio fitness systems including the Expresso Fitness Virtual Reality Bike, has closed a Series D equity investment in excess of $6 million from Sierra Ventures, Physic Ventures, and Enterprise Partners V
Nike Launches Nike+ Human Race 2009
Nike, Inc. kicked off registration for the Nike+ Human Race 2009, a 10k worldwide running event back for its second year. With nearly 780,000 participants in its inaugural year, this multi-city event will take place on October 24 in more than 24 cities…
Perry Ellis Slightly Shrinks Q2 Loss
Perry Ellis International's loss slightly narrowed to $5.3 million in the second quarter from $5.4 million a year ago. The loss per share was 42 cents versus 36 cents due to fewer shares in the most recent period although the company noted that Thoms
