86 Companies to Debut at SIA’s Snow Show
Eighty six companies will make their debut at the SnowSports Industries America's first-ever Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center (Jan 28-31) in Denver…
RECALL: Gander Mountain Treestands
Gander Mountain Co. is recalling about 13,000 hang-on fixed position treestands. The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground…
RECALL: Century 21 Promotions Sweatshirts
Century 21 Promotions, based in Seattle, is recalling about 17,000 hooded children’s sweatshirts and jackets due to a potential strangulation hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday. No injuries have been reported…
Heelys Appoints New Board Member
Heelys, Inc. announced that N. Roderick McGeachy, III has been appointed to its Board of Directors. McGeachy will also serve as a member of the Board's Audit and Compensation Committees. He is currently Chairman, CEO and President of Tandy Brands Acc
The North Face Launches PlanetExplore in Denver
The North Face announced the Denver launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to the outdoors in meaningful ways by serving as a hub for local outdoor activities and events…
OIA Survey: Industry Turning Cautiously Optimistic
In a survey released by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported that while they are still concerned about the economy, their revenue expectations are up sharply in the past three months….
Foot Locker Elects Ken Hicks to Additional Position of Chairman
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Ken C. Hicks, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective January 31, 2010, the beginning of its next fiscal year. He succeed
Russell Agrees to Rehire 1,200 Workers in Honduras
Russell Athletic has agreed to rehire 1,200 workers in Honduras who lost their jobs when Russell closed their factory soon after the workers had unionized, according to a report in The New York Times. Russell has long contended the plant was closed due to
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…
GSI Commerce Closes Retail Convergence Acquisition
GSI Commerce Inc. announced it has closed its acquisition of 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…
Perry Ellis Q3 Earnings Beat Street
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported third quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations and its CEO said an economic recovery was well underway. The company upped its earnings estimates for the year despite a 15.5% decline in sales through t
Sig Sauer Welcomes Governor Lynch To Exeter NH Facility
Sig Sauer said it welcomed New Hampshire Governor, John Lynch, to its Exeter, New Hampshire facility on November 13, 2009…
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
JC Penney to Stop Publishing ‘Big Book’ Catalogs
J.C. Penney will stop publishing its twice-yearly “big book” catalogs. Instead, Penney will publish specialty catalogs and focus its efforts online, on the Web site jcp.com and on social networks. In part, the company says it is responding to consumer hab
