Seth Horowitz Exits Modell’s
Modell's Sporting Goods said President Seth Horowitz is stepping down from his position, effective immediately, to pursue other business opportunities. Horowitz had been with Modell's for three years and was promoted to president of the Northeas
Carhartt to Use CenterStone Technologies iVendix Solution
Carhartt will use CenterStone Technologies, Inc. iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application as its business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their North American retail accounts. The application enables sales reps and customer service
Cabela’s to Pay $10.4M in FDIC Settlement
Cabela's has agreed to pay nearly $10.4 million for “alleged unfair and deceptive practices” of its credit card operation as part of a settlement with federal regulators. It also agreed to reform its credit card practices. The Federal Deposit Insuran
Fischer Joins Taylor Brands
Taylor Brands, LLC said Kyle Fischer has been appointed Director of Product…
Phoenix Footwear’s CFO to Step Down
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. announced that its chief financial officer, treasurer and secretary, Dennis Nelson, will be stepping down and leaving the company at the end of March 2011…
Connecticut Bill Threatens to Ban Guns with Large Magazines
According to a release by the National Shooting Sports Foundations, a bill recently raised in the Connecticut General Assembly ( Bill Number 1094) threatens to ban the possession of any magazine (rifle, pistol or shotgun) capable of holding more than ten
Adams Golf Sees 12% Revenue Gain in 2010
Adams Golf reported net sales of $86.3 million for the year ended Dec. 31, as compared to $76.1 million in a prior year, an increase of 12% year-over-year. The net profit reached $5.0 million, or 66 cents…
White House Rejects ATF Proposal for Long-gun Reporting in Border States
The White House budget office has rejected a proposal by the U.S. Bureau of Alocohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to require gun stores in four border states to report sales of certain long guns, according to multiple reports…
Zeon Joins SnowSports Industries America
Zeon Corporation, the Colorado-based maker of neon, LED and sustainable custom-designed POS displays and signs, has joined SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the national trade association representing suppliers of consumer snow sports with constituents
February Retail Sales Stronger than Expected
Retailers enjoyed a better-than-expected February selling period as consumers braved more wet, cold weather to cash in on tax returns and stimulus checks to make discretionary purchases…
Florsheim Parent Acquires Bogs and Rafters Brands From Combs Family
Weyco Group, Inc. acquired The Combs Company last week in a cash deal that unites two American families that have been making footwear for generations…
Speedo Ekes Out Small Revenue Gain in 2010
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 12.1% to $57.0 million in the 2010 fourth quarter, compared to $50.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income fell 41.0% to $1.3 million, or 2.2% of Swimwear Group net reven
American Sporting Goods Names East Coast Regional Manager
American Sporting Goods promoted Mark “Vinny” Vincenzes as the company's new east coast regional manager to oversee the region. Vincenzes has been part of the ASG family since 1996..
Ryka to Sponsor ECA/EBOW Show
Ryka has signed on as title sponsor of the 2011 ECA/EBOW Show, the annual event in the fitness community. Presented by ECA World Fitness, the event is March 10-13, 2011, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York…
Superfeet Moves to New Location, Larger Facility
Superfeet Worldwide Inc. has moved into a newly constructed, custom-designed facility that houses the company's production, shipping and administrative departments. The medium sized company has operated from three separate buildings in Ferndale, WA s
