<p>Italian shoemaker Geox SpA's sales rose 4.1% in the third quarter to €310.0 million ($419 mm). Net earnings increased 4.2% to €34.5 million ($47 mm)…</p>
<p>Bearpaw Footwear responded to the Deckers Outdoors lawsuit charging the brand with copying the designs of its Ugg brand. Bearpaw said the Deckers suit has only come about due to the “momentum” the company is experiencing in the marketplace and defended th</p>
<p>Authentic Brands Group, which recently acquired the Tapout brand, has purchased Sinister, an apparel and accessories company with origins in the mixed martial arts space…</p>
<p>Freedom Group, Inc., the parent company of the Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS/Panther Arms, Marlin, Mountain Khakis, EOTAC and Dakota Arms brands, among others, said sales slipped 11.9% for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 to $207.6 million from $235.7 milli</p>
<p>Aldila, Inc., the golf equipment company, signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Victory arrow business from Miramar Strategic Ventures, LLC in a cash and stock transaction targeted to close by Dec. 31, 2010…</p>
<p>Fortune Brands may cooperate with activist shareholder William Ackman's plea to split up the company's three business units, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal…</p>
<p>Easton Bell Sports has hired Duke Stump as senior vice president of culture, creative and brand innovation. Additionally, the company appointed Mike Zlaket as executive vice president and general manager; named Matt Arndt as senior vice president product </p>
<p>Johnson Outdoors Inc. expects to reduce fiscal year 2011 borrowing costs by more than 15% compared to fiscal year 2010 thanks to amendments to its credit agreements that will also make it easier for the company to make acquisitions…</p>
<p>Orange 21 Inc., the parent of the O’Neill and Spy Optic, reported Q3 sales decreased 6.3% in the quarter ended Sept. 30, to $8.2 million from $8.8 million a year ago…</p>
<p>Gift cards could enjoy resurgence this year as consumers shift their gaze from heavily discounted merchandise back to America's favorite gift, according to NRF’s 2010 Gift Card Consumer Intentions and Actions survey…</p>
<p>Accell Group N.V. has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares in Bianchi Bisiklet A.S. (Turkey), which owns 50% of the Italian cycling company Atala. The acquisition gives Accell Group, which has a major presence in Northern Europe, a strong position in </p>
<p>Exceed Company Ltd., which owns the “Xidelong” sportswear brand from China, reported revenue jumped 25.8% to RMB832.4 million ($124 mm) in the third quarter versus the third quarter last year…</p>
<p>Perry Ellis International's swim and action sports revenues jumped 62% in the third quarter, reflecting the launch of its Gotcha brand in over 1,200 doors within Sears Holding Corp., which includes the Sears and Kmart banners. While a smallest quarte</p>
<p>A number of outdoor brands have brought aspects of production back to the United States to improve just-in-time fulfillment capabilities…</p>
<p>Freedom Group, Inc., the parent company of Mountain Khakis, Remington and several other firearms and ammunition brands, said sales slipped 11.9% for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 to $207.6 million from $235.7 million a year ago…</p>