Volcom to Distribute in Spain
Volcom, Inc. intends to directly distribute the company's products in Spain having acquired strategic assets from its current distributor in the region. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed…
Cybex Sees Slight Rise in Q3 Sales; YTD Sales Down
Cybex International said net sales for its third quarter ended Sept. 25, 2010, were $29.2 million compared to $29.0 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
Mizuno USA Names New Branding Executive
Mizuno USA, Inc. has hired Jessica Klodnicki to serve as the company’s new vice president of brand marketing and management. Klodnicki will begin her duties on Oct. 25…
GunUp.com Launches Website
GunUp, Inc., a community for gun enthusiasts to share, discuss, review and compare guns and accessories has launched its website. The new website provides new and experienced gun owners access to the latest data for guns in current production anywhere on
Winnebago Announces Intent to Purchase SunnyBrook Manufacturing
Winnebago Industries, Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent indicating its interest in acquiring SunnyBrook Manufacturing, Inc. Upon execution of this Letter of Intent, the company began a due diligence process that will result in a formal assessment of Sunn
Bauer Assembles Safety Panel
In an effort to strengthen communication regarding safety issues such as concussions and neck injury prevention around the hockey, Bauer Hockey initiated a newly-created hockey panel, including representatives from Bauer Hockey, USA Hockey and Hockey Cana
Import Cargo Projected to Rise 11% in October
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 11% in October over the same month last year and should continue to see strong year-over-year growth even as seasonal levels wind down through the remainder of 201
After Parent’s IPO Fila Looks For Comeback in the U.
With the completion of an initial public offering and the launch of a potential breakout item, Fila Body Toning System apparel, at Dick's Sporting Goods, Fila feels it’s back in growth mode in the U.S. Indeed, sales in the U.S. are expected to
Retail Sales Rose in Sept.
U.S. retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in September, posting a stronger-than-expected increase that should fend off fears of a double-dip recession but doesn't signal a strong recovery. Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the Commerce
Fila Launching New Toning Apparel
With the completion of an initial public offering and the launch of a potential breakout item, Fila Body Toning System apparel, at Dick's Sporting Goods, Fila feels it’s back in growth mode in the U.S. Indeed, sales in the U.S. are expected to
Play It Again Parent Nearly Doubles Q3 Income
Winmark Corporation, owner of Play it Again Sports, posted net income of $2.69 million, or 51 cents per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter ended Sept. 25, compared to net income of $1.78 million, or 33 cents per share diluted, in fiscal Q3 2009..
West Marine Sees Q3 Boost from Retail Store Sales
West Marine, Inc.'s net revenues rose by 2.6% to $172.6 million in its fiscal third quarter ended Oct. 2 compared to net revenues of $168.2 million in the year-ago period…
Dealer “Revolt” Forces Nielsen to Backpedal on Interbike Date Change
A revolt by many IBDs and some exhibitors forced Nielsen Expositions to reverse Tuesday its decision to move the Interbike trade show up seven weeks and relocate it from Las Vegas to Anaheim, CA…
Gap Inc. Sees Growth Potential for Athleta
Athleta, the women's activewear catalog acquired by Gap Inc. in 2008, is reportedly “registering strong growth,” fueled by increased catalog circulation as well as cross-selling opportunities by being linked to its parent's other websites: Gap,
Intrawest to Spin Off Whistler Blackcomb in IPO
Intrawest ULC will spin off its stake in the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia in an initial public offering. A securities filing by Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. does not indicate either the number of shares to be sold or their offerin
