Cabela’s Q3 Profit Climbs on 2.4% Comp Gain
Cabela's Inc. said that adjusted for divestitures, total revenue for the third quarter increased 3.9% to $643 million; retail store revenue increased 6.0% to $369 million; direct revenue decreased 1.1% to $219 million; and comps increased 2.4%. Exclu
Boathouse Sports Launches Holiday Online Team Stores
Boathouse Sports launched an web site offering athletic directors and administrators a turn-key fundraising tool that eliminates product inventory, money collection and the hassle of distributing products…
Study: Physical Fitness Curbs Colds
People who are physically fit and active have fewer and milder colds, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine…
Deckers Outdoor Raises 2010 Outlook on Robust Third Quarter Growth
Carried by continued momentum by its Ugg blockbuster brand as well as an encouraging recovery at Teva, Deckers Outdoor Corp. posted strong double-digit growth in third-quarter earnings and revenues. The company again hiked its guidance for the year…
Delta Apparel Posts Sees Decline in Net Income Despite Rise in Net Sales
Delta Apparel, Inc. saw net sales jump 8.9% to $107.9 million for the first fiscal quarter ended Oct. 2 from $99.1 in the prior-year period. However, DLA saw a considerable 38.5% decline in net income, dropping to $1.6 million, versus $2.6 million, in the
Primal Wear Sweetens Terms for Shop Kits
Primal Wear launched their their Retailer Custom Apparel Program, which requires no upfront fees for design and production services, as well as net 30 terms. The program is designed to allow get IBDs fully branded shop kits within six weeks without creati
Iconix Sports Brands Growing at Wal-Mart
Iconix Brand's three core sports brands – Starter, OP (Ocean Pacific) and Danskin Now – are growing nicely at Wal-Mart despite an overhaul of the giant discounter's merchandising team…
Cloudveil Launches New Website
Cloudveil unveiled its 2010 fall/winter line and said it would begin selling it on a new e-commerce website at http://www.cloudveil.com…
Garmin Acquires Distributor
In a recent acquisition, Garmin purchased full rights to Belanor AS, the distributor of Garmin’s automotive, outdoor recreation, fitness and marine products in Norway, for an undisclosed sum…
Report: Adidas’ Portland Headquarters for Sale
Adidas America Inc. has put its North Portland headquarters up for sale, according to a report in the Portland Business Journal. The company is looking to lease back the facility in a money-saving move and a spokesperson said the brand remains committed t
REI Bulking up in New York City Region
REI plans to open stores in Yonkers, N.Y., Carle Place, N.Y. and Paramus, N.J. in the spring of 2011, increasing to five the number of stores it has in the New York City metropolitan area and setting the stage for more head-on competition with Eastern Mou
ACE Publishes Annual Fitness Survey
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the top ten fitness trends for 2011. With over 2,700 responses, the findings conclude that consumers have a more positive outlook on the future economy and also realize the importance of taking care of them
The Nielsen Company to Refinance $330M in Debt
The Nielsen Company B.V., owner of the Outdoor Retailer and Interbike trade shows, disclosed plans to refinance debt due 2014 through the issue of $330 million in notes in a private transaction that will lower its interest rates by 100 to 225 basis point
Collective Licensing Relaunches Above the Rim
Collective Licensing International last week relaunched the Above the Rim brand at an event held at the Hudson Hotel on W 58th St. in New York City. Former NBA players Darryl Dawkins, Anthony Mason and Bo Kimble as well as former WNBA star Kym Hampton att
ATK Receives More than $200 Million in Orders for Small-Caliber Ammunition
ATK has received additional orders for small-caliber ammunition under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, according to a company-issued press release…
