Quiksilver Posts Steep Q2 Loss on Asia Pacific Charges
Quiksilver, Inc. reported revenues inched up 2.1 percent in the second quarter, to $478.1 million, but lost $83.3 million due largely to a major goodwill impairment charge and valuation allowances related to its Asia Pacific business. Pro-forma Adjusted E
Jones Group to Acquire Kurt Geiger
The Jones Group, the parent of Nine West, has acquired Kurt Geiger, Europe's largest luxury shoe retailer from Graphite Capital, a United Kingdom mid-market private equity firm, for approximately $350 million in cash, inclusive of debt acquired…
Kangaroos Becomes Online Exclusive for Zappos
Kangaroos, a sneaker brand that was popular in the '80s, will be sold online exclusively by Zappos.com under an agreement announced Thursday…
Matrix Fitness Appoints VP of National Accounts
Johnson Health Tech North America said Andy Richters, a 24-year industry veteran, will become the vice president of national accounts for Matrix Fitness…
RECALL: Bell Sports Exodus Children’s Bike Helmets
Bell Sports has voluntarily recalled about 31,100 full-face bicycle helmets in the United States and 2,500 in Canada due to a faulty buckle, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.
Sigg Switzerland USA Attributes Bankruptcy to BPA Issue
Sigg Switzerland USA Inc. would sell all its assets to its Canadian sister company under a court-supervised auction aimed at raising money to pay back some non-secured creditor claims, according to documents the company filed as part of its Chapter 11 ban
Road Runner Sports Launches Online Triathlon Store
Road Runner Sports has partnered with Nytro Multisport in the launch of an online Triathlon Store at www.roadrunnersports.com. Nytro will provide fulfillment services…
Shimano Hires BRAIN Editor Tompkins for OEM Sales Spot
Megan Tompkins is leaving Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN), where she served as editor for seven years, to join Shimano’s OEM sales team. Her last day with the magazine will be June 24…
Rage Outdoors Names Syverson VP of Sales
Rage Outdoors, LLC, the manufacturer and marketer of archery brands including Rage Broadheads and Ghost Quivers, confirmed that Jon Syverson has joined the company as its vice president of sales…
NRCS And DU Launch $1.5 Million Wetland Conservation Partnership in Iowa
The Natural Resources Conservation Service and Ducks Unlimited signed a $1.5 million cooperative agreement recently to coordinate and deliver the Wetlands Reserve Program in Iowa…
Gun Rights Groups: Obama Adm. Eyeing Gun Control ‘Under the Radar’
The Obama administration appears to be gearing up to take steps to tighten gun regulations, according to several sources, including The Washington Post and Fox News…
REI Stewardship Report List Major Accomplishments of 2010
REI donated more than 109,000 volunteers hours, reduced CO2 emissions 2.9 percent in its direct fulfillment operation despite a 22.9 percent increase in direct sales and established a Fair Labor Oversight Committee accountable to REI’s board of dire
Zumiez’s May Comps Jump 15 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended May 28, 2011 increased 14.9% to $30.3 million, compared to $26.3 million for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010…
Whitewater Design Firm Expands to Meet Demand
Leading whitewater park design firm S2O Design and Engineering has increased its staff and launched a new website to better serve burgeoning demand for whitewater parks around the globe…
Keen Footwear Ups Production Plans at New Portland Factory
Keen Footwear said last week it will build 13 footwear styles at its new factory in Portland, OR in coming years, up from the eight the company forecast just six months ago…
