Cordura Launches Cordura Cares Program
Invista's Cordura brand team has unveiled a new sustainability platform: the Cordura Cares program. The program consists of three pillars: Sustainable Performance, Enduring Materials, and Corporate Responsibility. These pillars are anchored by the t
Field Logic Promotes Weinkauf to EVP and CMO
Field Logic, the maker of the Block, the GlenDel Buck and Rage expandable broadheads, has promoted Mike Weinkauf to the position of executive vice president and CMO, effective immediately…
Puma AG Q2 Net Income Shrinks on Contracting Margins
Puma AG posted flat consolidated net sales growth in second quarter on a currency-adjusted basis, but rose 4.1% to €600.3 million ($818 mm) when measured in the reported euro terms. Net income totaled €38.5 million ($52 mm) versus €45.6 million ($71 mm)
Aldila Q2 Sales Fall 22.5%; Loss Widens
Aldila, Inc. saw net sales fall 22.5% to $10.6 million in the second quarter from $13.6 million in the year-ago period. The company's net loss for the period widended to $627,000, or a 12 cents loss per share, for Q2, comapred to a net loss of $523,
NexCen Extends TAF Licenses for Australia and New Zealand
NexCen Brands, Inc., through a new wholly owned subsidiary, TAF Australia, LLC, has signed new long-term license agreements with RCG Corporation Ltd. and its subsidiary, The Athlete’s Foot Australia Pty Ltd., previously the master franchisee for TAF in Au
GSI Commerce to Offer 1.8 Million Shares of Common Stock
GSI Commerce Inc. announced a registered public offering of 1,811,150 shares of common stock to be sold by the company and 8,188,850 shares of common stock to be sold by selling stockholders…
Bon-Ton Comps Declilne 9.8% in July
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Aug. 1, 2009 decreased 9.8% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 9.6% to $178.8 million compared with $197.9 million for the prior
Nordstrom Sees Comp Sales Decline for July, Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 6.9% decrease in same-store sales for July compared with the comp month in fiscal 2008. Full-line same-store sales performance for the first 16 days of the Anniversary Sale, which began Friday, July 17th, declined 6.6% compared
Ross Stores Expects 50% Q2 EPS Jump After 4% July Comp Sales gain
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that rose 4% on top of a 4% gain in the prior year. Sales for the four weeks ended August 1 increased 8% to $538 million from $499 million for the year-ago period…
Macy’s Comps Drop 10.7% in July
Macy’s, Inc.reported total sales of $1.377 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 1, a decrease of 10.7% compared with total sales of $1.543 billion in the year-ago period. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales also were down 10.7% in July…
Neiman Marcus Comps Drop 27.3% in July
Neiman Marcus, Inc. announced the preliminary company-wide revenues for July 2009. The Company’s fiscal year 2008 ended on August 2, 2008, which included a fifty-third week…
Remington Non-Lead Hunting Ammo Receives California Certification
Remington said as of July 12, Premier Copper Solid Rifle, Premier Copper Solid Sabot Slugs and Premier Disintegrator Varmint lines of ammunition have been approved by the California Department of Fish and Game for use in the hunting zones within the range
Crocs Sales Slide 11.3% in Second Quarter
Crocs, Inc. reported Q2 revenue slid 11.3% to $197.7 million from $222.8 million a year ago but exceeded company guidance for the quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the company’s Q2 2009 net loss after taxes was $5.0 million, or 6 cents a share…
JD Sports Acquires Canterbury Rugby Brand
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the U.K. chain, said it acquired the rugby brand Canterbury for £6.5 million ($11mm)…
Small Outdoor Business Owners Pessimistic About Economic Recovery
In a survey released today by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported their revenue expectations for 2009 continue to fall and employment indicators continue to decline. Bottom line: Outdoor businesses have a more negative view abo
