Stage Stores Reaffirms Q2 EPS Guidance; July Comps Down 11.9%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that comparable store sales for the four-week July period ended August 1 decreased 11.9% this year on top of a decrease of 6.2% last year…
The Buckle Sees Comp Store Growth Moderate in July
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended August 1, 2009 increased 2.8% from comparable store net sales for the year-ago period…
K-Swiss Posts Loss in Q2, Worldwide Futures Down 30.6%,
K-Swiss Inc. reported sales slumped 34.8% in the second quarter to $54 million from $82.9 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $11.5 million, or 33 cents a share, in the period…
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…
New Report Finds Pregnant Women Should Exercise
Physicians should recommend low to moderate exercise for their pregnant patients, even if they have not exercised prior to pregnancy, says a report in the August issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons…
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
Quiksilver to Sell Swimwear in Vending Machines
Quiksilver reached an agreement to sell co-branded, board shorts and bikinis available pool side in automated dispensing machines at Standard Hotels, which has locations are in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, New York, and Spa Miami…
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
2009 Interbike Exhibitor List on Par with Last Year
Interbike said its 2009 exhibitor list on par with last year with major exhibitors returning. Interbike International Expo and Outdoor Demo is set for Las Vegas the week of September 21-25…
Adams Golf Falls into the Red
Adams Golf reported net sales in the second quarter fell 30% to $23.3 million from $33.3 million a year ago. The company had a net loss of $5.2 million, or 78 cents a share, after a $3.6 million, non-recurring, charge to cost of goods sold for the write-d
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
Conservation Alliance Announces Eight New Members
The Conservation Alliance said eight outdoor companies have joined its organization since January. The new members are: Canada Goose; E.N.D. Footwear; Exped; Everest Textiles, Inc.; GrahamSpencer West; Klean Kanteen; Saucony; and The Alpine Experience…
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
