Ruger Reports Q3 Sales Surge 70.2%; Declares Dividend
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $71.2 million and earnings of 37 cents per share, compared with sales of $41.8 million and earnings of 2 cents per share in the third quarter of 2008…
Backwoods Relaunches Website
Backwoods, the Austin-based outdoor retailer, launched its newly redesigned website. The upgrade incorporates many of the community-building efforts customers gain at the store…
Michael Crooke Exits prAna, Co-Founder Beaver Theodosakis Reassumes Control
Michael Crooke and prana parted ways as CEO of prAna Living, LLC. Co-founder Beaver Theodosakis will reassume the position of CEO but expects to announce a search for a new CEO sometime in 2010. Scott Kerslake, the founder of Athleta who was brought in by
Manduka Launches Exclusive Line for Lululemon
Manduka LLC announced the debut of an exclusive line of co-branded high function yoga gear products, in partnership with lululemon athletica. The premium line includes yoga mats, towels and bolsters…
Lorpen Appoints North American Sales Manager
Lorpen, a manufacturer of performance socks, promoted Bruce Barrows to the position of North American Sales Manager. Barrows joined Lorpen in January 2009 as the U.S. Sales Manager and has now officially been promoted to North American Sales Manager, taki
Cramer Products Licenses Technology for Athletic Tape Line
Unequal Technologies announced Cramer Products Inc. has licensed its patented groundbreaking technology for Kevlar-reinforced athletic tape. The prototype of the new line, Unequal with Kevlar,- is currently being tested by several NFL, NBA, MLB and Divis
New Balance Launches ‘Run Faster NY’ Campaign
New Balance debuts an integrated campaign this month to coincide with the 40th running of the ING New York City marathon on November 1st. The performance-driven imagery highlights popular New York City landmarks and provides a sneak peek at the company�
GSI Commerce to Acquire Retail Convergence
GSI Commerce Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Retail Convergence Inc., a Boston, Mass.-based company that operates RueLaLa.com, a leader in the private sale space and SmartBargains.com, an off-price e-commerce marketplace…
The North Face Forms Middle East Partnership
Sun & Sand Sports L.L.C, a division of the Gulf Marketing Group, announced the impending launch of a new retail partnership in the Middle East with The North Face…
Segabo Names VP and General Manager
Sebago, a division of Wolverine World Wide, said Gary Malamet, the former president of Lacoste Footwear, joined the company as VP and general manager. Malamet, who resigned from Lacoste in July, had been responsible for overseeing operations in the U.S.
Under Armour Settles Sunglasses Lawsuit
Under Armour Inc. settled a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Denver-based sunglasses firm. The suit alleged Navajo Manufacturing Co.’s “Ultimate Action” shades copied the design and style with a logo like an italicized version of
Gregg Hammann Appointed Power Plate’s CEO
Gregg Hammann, the former CEO of Nautilus, has been appointed global chief executive officer of Power Plate International (PPI)…
Native Eyewear Parent’s Q3 Revenues Decline
A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported net income fell in the third quarter ended October 3, to $926,000, or 6 cents a share, from $1.76 million, or 12 cents a share. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter declined 12.4% to $34.1 mil
Bass Pro Lays Off Design Staff Members
Bass Pro Shops laid off members of its new store design staff in its headquarters in Springfield, Mo. over the weekend, a spokesman for the company told The Augusta Chronicle…
Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC
BPMW said it has decided to move its Compass men's footwear trade show to New York City for next season. Compass had been held in Vegas at the same time as the WSA trade show…
