RG Barry Shareholders Approve Board Change, Outlines Growth Plans
R.G. Barry Co., the parent of Dearfoams and Terrasoles, at its annual meeting last week received shareholder approval to reduce the size of its board to eight members from nine. It also outlined a growth strategy calling a continued focus on developing it
Warnaco Q3 Sales Up 15%; Swimwear Group Up 21%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported net revenues for the third quarter ended Oct. 2 rose 15% compared to the prior year quarter to $596.8 million. The company’s Calvin Klein businesses, which represented 79% of the company’s total net revenues, g
EMS Opens New Store in Carle Place, NY
Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening of its new location in Carle Place, NY on Nov. 13, 2010. Located across the street from the former space Eastern Mountain Sports occupied for the past 24 years, the new 13,152 square-foot store features an
Adams Golf Returns to the Black on 13.2% Revenue Gain
Adams Golf reported sales climbed 13.2% to $19.7 million for the three months ended Sept. 30 from $17.4 million a year ago. Net earnings in the quarter reached $500,000, or 7 cents per share, as compared to a loss of $5.5 million, or 82 cents per share, a
Exped LLC Hires Mid-Atlantic Rep
Exped LLC, the North American subsidiary of Exped AG of Switzerland, hired Dave Donahue of Kinetic Reps to represent the Exped brand in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and DC…
Accell Fitness North America Expands Team
Accell Fitness North America hired John Trigg as its new VP of sales North America for both Tunturi and Bremshey fitness equipment products. He replaces Dave Nezio…
Thule Acquires TracRac
The Thule Group has acquired TracRac Inc., a manufacturer of branded truck racks and accessories in the U.S. Terms were not disclosed…
EPA Denies Petition Seeking Ban on Lead-Based Fishing Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition calling for a ban on the manufacture and use of lead-based fishing gear…
Charter Arms Appoints Manufacturer Representatives and National Sales Manager
Charter Arms has announced the appointment of two Manufacturer Representative Groups. Providing coverage for the mid-western states is M.L. Ray & Associates, Inc. and Tom Colli Associates will cover the New England and Mid-Atlantic states…
Notogroup Adds Team Member
Notogroup, the executive search firm led by veteran recruiter Roy Notowitz, announced its next growth step – the addition of senior recruiter Karen Kinared to the growing firm…
Costco’s Ex-Fuel U.S. Sales Rise 3% in October
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $6.30 billion for the the four weeks ended Oct. 31, an increase of 11% from the year earlier period. In the United States, sales rose 3% after adjusting for gasoline prices…
Gramicci Relocates; Expansion Expected
Gramicci, as of Oct.1, 2010 moved to new offices located at: 28632 Roadside Drive, Suite 150, Agoura Hills, and CA 91301. With new personnel slated in marketing, design and customer service, and the launch of its USA dye and finish Gramicci “Repleni
NOC Names Top Manufacturers of the Year
Nantahala Outdoor Center named Britain’s Pyranha USA, Inc. as top kayak manufacturer and Northwest River Supply of Moscow, ID as top paddlesports accessory manufacturer…
Stein Mart Cites Weather in 6.5% October Comps Decline
Stein Mart, Inc. cited unseasonably warm weather as a cause for a 6.5% decline in comparable store and 7.2% decline in total sales in October…
K-Swiss Q3 Net Loss Widens on Tax Charge
K-Swiss Inc.'s loss widened in the third quarter to $28.3 million, or 80 cents a share, from $2.9 million or 8 cents, a year ago, partly due to a tax charge. Revenues decreased 12.8% to $61.6 million compared with $70.6 million in the prior-year peri
