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…
OBIT: Sy Syms, Syms Corp.
Syms Corp. Chairman Sy Syms died of heart failure. He was 83. Syms founded the off-price retailer in 1959 and took it public in 1983…
Tahoe Mountain Sports Expands Operations
Kings Beach, CA-based outdoor retailer Tahoe Mountain Sports is expanding operations in anticipation of a busy holiday season and the continued growth of their online retail operation…
Macy’s Posts Q3 Loss, Raises FY09 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Macy's, Inc. reported improved third quarter results that exceeded the company's expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow…
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness
Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S
Craft Sponsoring Nordic World Championships OSLO 2011
Sportswear brand CRAFT has just signed a contract to become Official Clothing Supplier of the FIS Nordic World Championships in Oslo 2011. The organizing crew, including many volunteers, will be all dressed in CRAFT for the debut of the new ski jump at Ho
ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus
Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…
Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal
Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms
Ironclad Performance Wear Revenues Slide 11.6%
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation, the maker of high-performance gloves and apparel, said sales decreased 11.6% for the third quarter of 2009 to $3.60 million, compared to net sales of $4.07 million in the prior year period…
K-Swiss Announces $70 Million Stock Buyback Program
K-Swiss Inc. announced its Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program for the company to repurchase up to $70 million of the company's Class A Common Stock. This program replaces the Company's existing 2004 stock repurchase aut
Quiksilver Brings Tony Hawk Show to Grand Palais Paris
Quiksilver announced it will hold a 40th anniversary celebration in Paris, November 20-21, 2009. The event will feature two days of skateboarding, music, art and fashion at the historic Grand Palais–culminating in a Saturday night finale featuring The Qu
Midwest Mountaineering to Present Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo
Midwest Mountaineering will present the 24th annual Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo on November 20-22, 2009. The Expo boasts over 90 free presentations and 70 presenters. It is the first major stop on the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s international t
Cerf Bros. Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Itself Up for Sale
Cerf Bros Bag Co, a 94-year-old camping goods manufacturer and distributor based in St Louis, Mo., has filed a bankruptcy petition and put its assets up for sale. The company makes duffles, cargo & storage bags, backpacks, travel gear and accessories for
