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
O�Riordan Resigns from ASG; Turner Takes Over as President and CEO
Tom O�Riordan, chief executive officer and president of American Sporting Goods (ASG), has resigned from the company effective immediately. Chairman Jerry Turner will take the reins and continue to guide the company in its 25th year in business…
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
adidas AG Shifts Board Responsibilities
Following the already announced structural changes on a brand, regional and market level, the adidas Group will now separate the responsibility between global brand and global sales management on the Board level…
Adidas Group Net Income Falls 93% on Lower Sales, Margins
Adidas Group sales declined 8% on a currency-neutral basis in the second quarter of 2009 due to sales declines in all segments with the exception of TaylorMade-adidas Golf, which got a boost from the inclusion of Ashworth this year. Currency-neutral adida
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
Pony Claims Victory in Nike Lawsuit
Pony, Inc. dismissed its suit against competitor Nike Inc. over Nike's much-hyped international “V for Victory” advertising and marketing campaign. Nike notified Pony that the campaign is no longer being used, after Pony filed its lawsuit in April of
Iconic Street Brand Vision Street Wear Relaunching Exclusively with Finish Line
Collective Licensing International is set to re-launch skate brand Vision Street Wear. Vision Street Wear will debut an authentic line of VSW shoes available exclusively at Finish Line August 1st…
