Mission Names New Execs
Mission, a maker of skin care products for the active lifestyle, has announced the appointments of Adam Geisler to Executive Vice President, Sales and Business Development and Wendy Kula to Vice President, Marketing, effective immediately…
Trips for Kids Recognizes 2011 Sponsors
Adventure Medical Kits, Clif Bar, Park Tools and Trek have renewed their sponsorships of Trips for Kids. The companies cash contributions are used to purchase start-up kits used to equip 70 Trips for Kids chapters nationwide…
Shoebacca.com Appoints New President
Shoebacca.com announced that Lee Harris, former head footwear buyer at Nordstrom, has accepted the position of President, effective Mar. 1, 2011…
Vaude Teams with China’s Kailas in China
Kailas, a Chinese outdoor gear company, has taken charge of the German outdoor company Vaude’s distribution activities in China as part of a broader pact that will include close collaboration with suppliers and joint development work and licensing a
Summit Hut General Manager Acquires Business from Founder
David Baker, who founded Summit Hut in 1969, has sold the landmark Tucson outdoor retailer to long-time employee Dana Davis. Baker will stay on to guide Davis through the transition over the next 18 months…
Hibbett Cuts Q4 Outlook on Soft January Sales
Hibbett Sports, Inc. cut its fourth-quarter earnings guidance after saying sales slowed in the latter half of January. It now expects fourth-quarter earnings between 42 cents to 44 cents a share. It had raised its guidance in November to 47 cents to 50 ce
Asics Corp. Fiscal Q1 Revenues Grow Despite Japan Weakness
Asics Corporation reported that revenues for the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31 grew 11.2% to Â¥59.5 billion ($721 mm). The company reported that overseas regions posted strong sales of running shoes in Europe, the Americas and Australia…
Black Diamond’s Pro Forma Sales for FY2010 Reach $125 Million
Black Diamond, Inc. expects sales for the fourth quarter of approximately $34 million and full-year pro forma sales of approximately $125 million, according to preliminary estimates it released late Monday. The company also disclosed that it is targeting
NRF Reshuffles Senior Management
The National Retail Federation reshuffled its senior management ranks in a reorganization meant to achieve new priorities outlined in a strategic plan recently approved by its board of directors…
Johnson Outdoors Cuts Q1 Loss on 12% Revenue Gain
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 12% increase in sales during the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31. The company cut its loss by nearly half on the strength of higher volume, improved operating efficiency and sustained cost reductions, the company's
Acushnet Trims Q4 Losses on Small Sales Gain
Fortune Brands said sales at its Acushnet Company golf business, which includes Titleist and FootJoy Golf, inched ahead 1.9% in the fourth quarter, to $233.5 million from 226.9 million. The segment's operating loss was cut to $24.7 million from a los
Nuun Hires CFO
Nuun, the maker of portable, electrolyte hydration, announced the hiring of Casey Otley as chief financial officer…
Stage Stores Raises Q4 Guidance on Strong January Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week period ended Jan. 29 increased 7.6% to $72 million from $67 million in the prior year period. Comparable store sales increased 5.1%…
Bon-Ton’s January Comps Inch Up 0.3%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.'s comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, increased 0.3%. Total sales of $180.1 million for the four weeks were even with the prior year period…
BJ’s Exploring Possible Sale
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of a committee of independent directors, has decided to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company…
