VF Reports 11% Gain in Q3 Earnings, Raises Guidance
VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues rose 7% to $2.32 billion from $2.09 billion in the third quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased 8%. Net income rose 11% to $242.8 million, or $2.22 a share. Global revenues for The North
Wabsono Holds Action Sports Retail Summit in China
In an effort to build participation and recognition of the Surfing and Skating lifestyle in China, Wabsono International and Surfing China held the “Surfing China Festival,” “China Action Sports Expo” and the first annual “Ch
Modell’s Launches Winter Shops
Modell's Sporting Goods launched their first ever Winter Shop to be featured in each of the chain's 146 stores this holiday season…
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
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
JC Penney Implements ‘Poision Pill’ to Thwart Agressive Investor
JC Penney has reportedly announced that it has adopted a shareholder rights plans, also know as a “poison pill,” in an attempt to fend off billionaire activist investor William Ackman, who has recently set his sights on the retailer…
Mission Muscle Rub Signs MLB License
Mission Maximum Strength Muscle Rub announced its new licensing agreement with Major League Baseball Properties…
CamelBak Appoints Strain as CMO
CamelBak appointed Chris Strain as vice president and chief marketing officer. Prior to joining CamelBak, Strain was a partner at Outside Labs and created its SCAPE Athlete brand and accompanying products. He also served as vice president of global market
