Zumiez Comps up 10.9% in June
Zumiez Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 10.9% for the five-weeks ended July 3, versus a comparable store sales decrease of 19.3% in the year ago period…
Smith and Wesson Beats Fiscal Q4 Revenue Estimates; Ups Fiscal Year Outlook
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation wrapped up its fiscal year on a high note, delivering year-end results that represented growth in total revenues, gross margin and net income…
Nikwax Names Chinese Distributor
Nikwax will distribute its products in China through Beijing Travel Mouse Outdoor Company (BTMOC). BTMOC is led by entrepreneur Zhang Heng, the founder of China’s premier outdoor specialty chain known as Sanfo. Nikwax’s first appearance in the
Outdoor Channel Names Allen CFO
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said Tom Allen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Allen will commence employment on July 16, 2010 and report to Roger Werner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Channel
TaylorMade-adidas Renews EWGA Sponsorship
The TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company (TMaG) has renewed its ongoing relationship with the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) as a supporting partner…
Salomon Recalls Some Touring Boots
Salomon has voluntarily recalled ski boot sole pads with steel inserts and all terrain ski boots that use them due to a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Glock Donates $100,000 to Special Ops Foundation
GLOCK, Inc. made a $100,000 donation to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) on June 15, according to a release by the company…
Delta Apparel to Acquire The Cotton Exchange
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of MJ Soffe, has signed a letter of intent and expects to acquire substantially all of the net assets of HPM Apparel, Inc. d/b/a The Cotton Exchange by July 15, 2010…
Nike Begins Arkansas Sponsorship
Nike began its five-year deal as the apparel and equipment provider to the University of Arkansas, replacing Adidas…
Billabong to Acquire West 49
Billabong International Limited has reached an agreement to acquire West 49 Inc., Canada's leading action sport retailer. The Australian-surf apparel giant plans to acquire West 49 for C$1.30 (U.S. $1.24) per share, for an enterprise value of approxi
Collective Brands Opens New European Headquarters
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), a division of Collective Brands, Inc., has opened a new combined European Headquarters and Distribution Center facility in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands (near Amsterdam), as well as a new London-base
NRA Lauds “Landmark” 2nd Amendment Ruling by High Court
The National Rifle Association of America praised the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision in another landmark Second Amendment case. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that the Second Amendment applies not just to Washington, D.C. and other federa
Britney Spears Offers Designs First Candie’s Collection
Britney Spears has designed her first ever limited edition collection of apparel and accessories for junior lifestyle brand, Candie's available only at Kohl's…
Kelty Donates Bags to Al Roker’s Lend a Hand Project
Kelty is supporting the Eagle Mount Therapeutic Recreation charitable organization with a donation of 60 Mistral sleeping bags through “Today’s” Al Roker and his “Lend a Hand” project…
Somnio Running Switches to Inside Rep Force
Somnio has moved from using independent sales reps in different parts of the country to hiring its own dedicated sales reps that will focus on both the specialty running and comfort shoe markets in all regions across the country…
