Ross Stores Sees 4% December Comp Gain
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 1, 2011 increased 8% to $1.008 billion from $934 million for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010. Same store sales for the month rose 4% on top of a 12% gain in the prior year…
Tefron Completes Acquisition of Nouvelle Seamless Assets
Tefron Ltd, producer of seamless intimate apparel and engineered-for-performance active wear, has completed the acquisition of the seamless activities of Nouvelle Inc, a Canadian apparel manufacturer…
Report: Fortune Brands Hires Morgan Stanley
Fortune Brands has hired Morgan Stanley to auction its golf division, a sale that may fetch as much as $1.5 billion, Bloomberg reported. The news agency cited four people with knowledge of the matter. The company's golf segment includes the Titleist
Senator Calls for Football Helmet Safety Investigation
U.S. Senator Tom Udall, D-NM, requested that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigate false and misleading concussion safety claims in advertising for football helmets, specifically those sold for use by young children. In a letter to the FTC's
Saris Cycling Group Names New Marketing Chief
Saris Cycling Group named Steve Chapin its new director of marketing. In the role, Chapin will lead the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives for the Saris Rack and CycleOps Power brands…
Eco Index Lauded by GreenBiz.com
The outdoor industry has been recognized by GreenBiz.com for its leadership in developing the OIA Eco Index. Developed and tested by more than 100 outdoor, footwear and apparel companies, the Eco Index provides manufacturers a common and scalable way of m
Reebok Extends National Lacrosse League Sponsorship
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced a multi-year extension of their exclusive equipment, footwear and apparel partnership with Reebok. Under the extension, Reebok will remain the official equipment, apparel, uniform and footwear provider of the N
Benchmade Partners with Custom Knife Designers
Benchmade Knife Company has announced new partnerships with three custom designers: Butch Ball, Paul W. Poehlmann, and Bill Harsey, Jr. The company said their world-class custom designs and innovative ideas will allow Benchmade to discover the newest lock
Yes! Golf Assets Auctioned Off in Liquidation
Heritage Global Partners has been selected by the Chapter 7 Trustee to conduct a live auction of assets of ProGear Holdings Inc., owner of the Yes! Golf brand, best known for its putters…
NOLS Buys 200 Acres for Wyoming Medical Campus
The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) has purchased more than 200 acres in Lander, WY for a campus for its Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) with donations from a Swiss biomedical entrepreneur and a Wyoming ranching family…
LaCrosse Footwear Sees 23% Q4 Revenue Gain
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said it expects to report sales of approximately $52.1 million in the fourth quarter, up approximately 23% from the same period of 2009. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased strongly in both the work and outdoor markets..
Mountain Khaki Available for $25 at OR Fundraiser
Mountain Khakis will again sell up to two pairs of its pants for $25 each as part of its 3rd Annual pre-OR C.Y.A. in MK! Conservation Alliance fund-raiser. To take advantage of the deal, you must pick up the pants at MK's booth at Outdoor Retailer…
New Balance Sued Over Toning Shoe Claims
A Californian women has sued New Balance over the advertising claims for its toning shoes. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status. Both Reebok and Skechers are facing similar lawsuits…
Trips for Kids Hires Executive Director for North America
Trips for Kids (TFK) hired Eric Goldman as its new executive director for North America…
Deckers Outdoor Appoints SVP, Emerging Brands
Deckers Outdoor said in a financial filing that effective Dec 28, Colin Clark became senior vice president of emerging brands, international. Previously, Clark served as senior vice president, international…
