Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Conservation Funding
Despite anti-tax fervor, voters across the country Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a variety of measures that will raise $2 billion for land conservation, according to results tallied by The Trust for Public Land, a national conservation organization. The
Cloudveil Launches New 2010 line and New Website
Cloudveil unveiled its 2010 fall/winter line and said it would begin selling it at www.cloudveil.com. The new site will offer a full range of Cloudveil product and is designed to offer a shopping experience that includes the ability to zoom in on specifi
Pats QB Brady Sheds Nike for Under Armour
New England's Patriots All-Pro quarterback Tom Brady has left Nike in favor of Under Armour. The newest member of the UA team, Brady will appear in various in-store and advertising promotional campaigns. Brady will also receive a stake in the company
Compass Diversified Sees Improved Cash Flow
Compass Diversified Holdings, the parent of Fox Racing Shox and Liberty Safe, reported a net loss of $29.4 million for the third quarter of 2010, which includes a $42.4 million non-cash impairment charge. But cash flow improved to $23.8 million from $11.7
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…
