Compass Diversified Holdings Names New CEO
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), which owns CamelBak Products and mountain bike components maker Fox, named a new CEO Friday to replace one who has been on a leave of absence pending an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission…
Bon-Ton Comps Down Slightly in November
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported comparable store sales in the four weeks ended Nov. 24 decreased 0.1 percent. Total sales decreased 0.8 percent to $301.3 million in the current year compared with $303.6 million in the prior year period…
Stein Mart Comps Surge 7.1 Percent in November
Stein Mart, Inc. (SMRT) reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Nov. 24, 2012 increased 7.1 percent. Total sales for the period were $109.8 million, an increase of 7.5 percent from $102.1 million in the same period in 2011…
Kohl’s Comps Drop in November
Kohl’s Corp reported that for the four-week month ended Nov. 24, total sales decreased 4.9 percent and comparable store sales decreased 5.6 percent…
Take Me Fishing Grant Window Opens
Outdoor Nation and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) have begun accepting applications for the latest round of Take Me Fishing Awards aimed at connecting Americans to their waterways through…
Feetures! Announces New Sales Leadership Structure
The Feetures! performance sock brand has reorganized its sales leadership structure, effective Dec. 1, 2012. Hugh Gaither, president, will continue in his role as national sales manager. Two new regional sales positions have been created, reporting dire
Bravo Sports Expands Executive Team
Bravo Sports Corp. appointed Steve Sandler as SVP of business development and sales, and Jennifer Maurus as VP of business strategy in the design development department…
Good Sports Partners with GEICO to Help Salesian Boys and Girls Club
Good Sports, a national nonprofit organization, and auto insurance company GEICO have teamed up to expand the sports program at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston, MA. The program will be provided with a variety of sports equipment, including b
“Bring a Friend” Ski and Snowboard Challenge to Start Dec. 1, 2012
Organizers of the January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month are offering more incentives for newcomers to learn how to ski or snowboard this winter. The national “Bring a Friend Challenge” start date has been moved forward to Dec. 1, 2012; it e
Exxel Outdoors Promotes Upham to VP of Sales
Exxel Outdoors has promoted Tory Upham to vice president of sales. As the company’s national sales director for the past year, Upham increased Exxel’s domestic sales by 15 percent and grew its sales force by adding an eastern states sales mana
OIA Launches Letter Writing Campaign to Preserve Duty Relief
Outdoor Industry Association urged its members to contact the Obama Administration and their Congressional delegations in coming days to express their opposition to the Administration's plans to end duty relief on imported outdoor footwear and other
PGA TOUR Superstore Awards $10,000 to The First Tee of Metropolitan New York
PGA TOUR Superstore has awarded a $10,000 grant to The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, which positively impacts the lives of more than 5,000 young people in Essex County and across the metro area by providing educational programs…
Henry Repeating Arms Rebounding from Hurricane Sandy Damage
Henry Repeating Arms said it has made substantial progress toward a full recovery from significant damage sustained from Hurricane Sandy…
Shoe Carnival’s Q3 Impresses, Outlook Disappoints
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported record earnings in the third quarter but shares still fell last week after the family shoe chain provided weaker-than-expected guidance for the final quarter of the year…
Brown Shoe Co. Lifts FY Guidance After Healthy Q3
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported sales inched up 2.6 percent in the third quarter to $732.2 million from $713.8 million a year earlier. Famous Footwear's comps were up 6.8 percent. Excluding exited brands, net sales w
