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Zumiez Reports July Comps Slip 5.6%
Zumiez Inc., announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 1, 2009 decreased 5.6% to $29.9 million, compared to $31.7 million for the four-week period ended August 2, 2008…
American Bird Conservancy Petitions EPA to Ban Import
American Bird Conservancy has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the import of crops containing any residues of 13 pesticides that are banned or restricted for use in the United States…
Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Joins PF as National Sponsor
Pheasants Forever (PF) announces Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health as the organization's newest national sponsor. A world-renowned leader in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of veterinary medicines, Intervet/Schering-Plough Anim
Nordstrom Rack to Open in Tampa by Fall ’10
Nordstrom, Inc. announced it will open a 45,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack, a unit of the company's off-price retail division, in Tampa, Fla. in fall 2010. The new store will be located in the Walter's Crossing neighborhood at the intersection o
American Sporting Goods Tom O’Riordan Resigns
American Sporting Goods announced that Tom O'Riordan, chief executive officer and president, has resigned from the company effective immediately. Chairman Jerry Turner will take the reins and continue to guide the company as it enters its 25th year i
OIA: Outdoor Sales Slip 2% in June
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty) dropped 2% compared to last June, moving from $388,5 million to $382.5 million, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline R
Garmin’s Second Quarter Earnings Slide
Garmin Ltd. reported second-quarter earnings slid 36.% to $161.9 million, or 81 cents a share, from $256.1 million, or $1.19, a year ago. Total revenue of $669 million, down 27% from $912 million in second quarter 2008. Outdoor/Fitness segment revenue dec
Alp-n-Rock Names Intl. Sales Manager
Alp-n-Rock named Michael Ryan, industry veteran, to lead its efforts for international sales. Ryan, founder, owner and CEO of Blue Agency will work in tandem with Alp-n-Rock founder Susanne Reich to increase the brand’s presence in the global market place
RECALL: Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops
About 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops are being recalled. The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall, possibly striking bystanders…
NFL Licenses Toiletries
The National Football League has partnered with Procter & Gamble in an endorsement deal for toiletries. Under the multi-year pact, P&G will be allowed to use a “Official Locker Room Product of the NFL” label on products including Old Spice deodorant and
K2 Donates Net Sales of Commemorative Skis to McConkey’s Family
On March 26, 2009, ski legend Shane McConkey died in a ski BASE jumping accident in the Italian Dolomites. In countless ways, McConkey defined skiing as a lifestyle and by pushing the boundaries of the sport. To celebrate Shane’s life, K2 Skis will relea
Timberland Looks to Clean Up Leather Supply Chain
Timberland Co. said it would demand a moratorium on leather produced from newly deforested areas in the Amazon. On its Earthkeepers blog, Timberland writes that deforestation is a “particular concern to Timberland, as the deforesting is by farms that may
GSI Commerce Q2 Sales Slip; Loss Narrows
GSI Commerce, Inc. said revenues for the second quarter ended July 4, slipped 3.2% to $187.2 million versus $193.2 million in the year-ago period. The net loss was $13.1 million, or 27 cents a share, versus a loss of $20.3 million, or 43 cents, a year ago
High Sierra Sport Partners With RockyMountainTrail.com
High Sierra Sport Company will support RockyMountainTrail.com by providing 50 Impact day packs for the Continental Divide Trail Alliance Trail Fest 2009…
Timberland Posts $19.2mm Q2 Loss as Revenues Slide 14.4%
The Timberland Company reported a second-quarter loss of $19.2 million, or 34 cents a share, versus a deficit of $18.9 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. Revenue declined 14.4% to $179.7 million, reflecting declines in Timberland brand apparel and casual f
