Gaiam Q1 Revenue Falls with Transition from Product Sales to Licensing
Gaiam, Inc. said revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 decreased 14.2% to $55.9 million from $65.2 million recorded in the same period last year. The reduction in sales was primarily due to a decrease in consumer spending, closure of business
European Outdoor Group Sustainability Working Group’s Website Goes Lives
The European Outdoor Group’s Sustainability Working Group now has a live website, which gives access to updates of all areas of the SWG’s work…
Broder Bros. Amends and Extends Exchange Offer
Broder Bros., Co. announced that it had amended certain of the terms of its pending private exchange offer for all of its 11.25% senior notes due 2010 to reduce the minimum tender condition to a minimum of $213.75 million in principal amount of the Existi
Parent of Gargoyles Posts Loss
FGX International, the parent of Gargoyles, reported sales increased 3% in the first quarter to $61.1 million from $59.2 million a year ago. The net loss was $0.6 million, or 3 cents a share, against net income of $2.2 million, or 10 cents, a year ago. Th
K2 Snowboarding Names Global Marketing Mgr.
K2 Snowboarding announced that Steve Metcalf is joining its team as Global Marketing Manager. Metcalf was formerly brand director and film producer for Aspen/Snowmass, one of the world’s most recognized mountain resorts…
Petzl Foundation to Sponsor Access Pan America Conservation Initiative
Petzl has partnered with Access Pan America through a grant from the Petzl Foundation. Access Pan America is a newly established organization dedicated to protecting climbing access across the Americas. It will be the first and only organization of its
Johnson Outdoors Reorganizes Watercraft Sales and Marketing Team
Johnson Outdoors has made the following changes to its Watercraft marketing and sales teams: Scott Forristall has been appointed Business Director – Watercraft, Sara Knies is rejoining Johnson Outdoors as Watercraft – Senior Marketing Manager, Dave Duffin
Iconix Acquires Stake in Ed Hardy
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has acquired a 50% interest in Hardy Way, LLC, the owner of the Ed Hardy tatoo-inspired brand and trademarks. The company paid $17 million for its interest in Hardy Way, comprised of $9 million in cash and $8 million in stock. In
Milwaukee PD Switches to Smith and Wesson
Smith & Wesson Corp., said the Milwaukee Police Department will equip its entire 2,000-officer force with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols. The conversion comes on the heels of the Department's announcement in the Fall of 2008 th
Wilson, NCAA use Facebook to Raise Money for Coaches vs. Cancer
Wilson and the NCAA have successfully used Facebook to raise awareness and money in the fight against cancer. The “Every Pass Counts: Ultimate Assist” program was developed by Wilson Sporting Goods Co. and the NCAA to make it easy for college hoop fans on
Garmin Business Segment Cleared for Helicopter Use
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. said it has been granted the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) first ever approved model list supplemental type certificate (AML-STC) for Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) avionics installed in a h
SPIN Fitness Acquires Exclusive Distribution of Bodyblade
SPIN Fitness (Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.), creators of the Spinning program and Spinner bikes, have acquired the exclusive distribution rights for the Bodyblade product line…
NSSF: Firearms and Ammunition Excise Taxes Up 31% in 4th Quarter
According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report, released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers paid more than $98.1 million in the fourth calendar quarter of 2008, up 31.3% over the sam
Russell Releases Customer Letter Regarding Labor Allegations
Russell Athletic sent a four-page letter to its retail, team, university, and licensing partners to further explain and defend itself against anti-union and sweatshop allegations from activist groups. In the letter, Gary Barfied, Russell's EVP, wrote
Under Armour Outlines Growth Plans to Shareholders
At Under Armour’s annual shareholder meeting at Baltimore’s ESPN Zone, CEO Kevin Plank said the company plans to be more selective in launching new products, signing new endorsement deals, opening new retail stores and investing internationally in 2009…
