Heelys’ Board Members Resign Over Failed Merger Talks
Heelys Inc. said Roger Adams and Richard Middlekauff had resigned from its board of directors because the company had terminated discussions regarding a possible sale. Skechers had made a bid to acquire the company. In a filing with the Securities & Excha
Goodhew Socks Partner with Darby Communications for PR
Goodhew, LLC, designer and marketer of lifestyle, high-performance socks and fine-apparel accessories, has partnered with North Carolina-based public relations firm Darby Communications. The partnership is effective immediately…
WNBA Player Nikki Blue Signs with Nfinity
WNBA Washington Mystics Guard Nikki Blue has joined fellow WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua to launch a new shoe by Nfinity…
Perry Ellis’ Q1 Sales Drop 9.7%; Swimwear Sales Grow
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported first-quarter revenues fell 9.7% to $220.0 million compared to $243.5 million a year ago, but its core sports brands delivered gains. Strong performance of its golf brands at department and mid-tier stores increase
Cabela’s, FLW Outdoors Partner
FLW Outdoors, the world's largest tournament-fishing organization, and Cabela's have announced a strategic marketing partnership. At many of the FLW Tour events and the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup, Cabela's will supply promotional offers ex
Shoe Carnival Q1 Sales Increase, Comps Remain Steady
Shoe Carnival, Inc. had sales for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 of $167.3 million compared to sales of $162.1 million for the prior year first quarter, an increase of 3.2%. Comparable store sales declined 0.3%…
Liberty Mtn to Resume Distribution of Coleman and Stearns Products
Liberty Mountain has agreed to once more distribute Coleman and Stearns products throughout the Outdoor Industry after a short break from distributing Coleman products…
Glock Donates 60 Pistols to Youth Shooting Program
The Scholastic Steel Challenge said Glock Inc. has donated 60 pistols, valued at nearly $42,000, to the new youth shooting program. Two of Glock's most popular models, the model 17 and 19, will include four magazines each and will be used in support
Bon-Ton Q1 Remains in Line with Guidance with Reduced Inventories
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said total sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ended May 2, 2009. were $644.5 million compared with $700.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The gross margin rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 80
Stein Mart Q1 Comps Fall as Earnings Rise with Controlled Inventories
For the first quarter ended May 2, 2009, Stein Mart earned $16.1 million or 38 cents per diluted share as compared to $7.0 million or 17 cents per diluted share in 2008. As previously reported, net sales for the first quarter decreased 9.2% to $319.6 mill
Ross Q1 Comps Up 3% as Sales Grow 9%
Ross Stores, Inc. said earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2009 rose 20% to 72 cents, from 60 cents for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2008. First quarter 2008 results included a real estate settlement that increased earnings per share by about 2
Shoebuy.com Recognized for Supporting Homeless Veterans
Shoebuy.com was named a recipient of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Corporate Partner Award of 2009. This honor, announced at the NCHV Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia, recognizes Shoebuy.com's extensive efforts to dedicate reso
2XU Names National Sales Manager for Compression Division
Sports Multiplied, USA distributor for 2XU performance athletic apparel has named Johnny West it’s national sales manager for its 2XU Compression division. West comes with vast experience in the outdoor industry having worked for brands such as K2 Sports
Forzani Responds to Dissident Proxy Circular
The Forzani Group Ltd. mailed to shareholders a letter and accompanying WHITE proxy. The letter from Chairman John Forzani responds to a dissident proxy circular issued by the New York hedge fund Crescendo Partners, which opposes two Forzani nominees for
GOA: Gun Owners on the Verge of Legislative Victory
After eight years of clashing with bureaucrats and congressional leadership opposed to gun rights, a resolution to the battle to repeal the National Park Service (NPS) gun ban appears close, according to a release by the Gun Owners of America…
