Ruger’s Sales Up 24 Percent in Q2
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that for the second quarter of 2011, the company had net sales of $79.6 million and earnings of 57¢ per share, compared with net sales of $64.4 million and earnings of 43¢ per share in 2010…
Payless Celebrates 100th Franchise Store Milestone
Collective Brands' Payless ShoeSource unit announced the opening of its 100th franchise store, which is located in Cirebon, Indonesia. The store represents the 7th store in Indonesia to date..
Famous Footwear Launches School Contest
Famous Footwear, a division of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., will kick off a national contest July 31 to inspire students to propose how they would make their high schools even better, with a chance for one high school to receive a donation of up to $75,000 f
Skirt Sports Hires VP of Marketing
Skirt Sports, the women's fitness apparel company, has hired Leanne Hand as its vice president of marketing, effective immediately. She previously worked for Dunlop-Slazenger, Russell Athletic and Moving Comfort…
Shimano Adds Cyclone Bicycle Supply as U.S. Regional Distributor
Shimano American Corporation has added Portland, OR-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply as a new regional distributor for the U.S. market…
Shimano Adds Cyclone Bicycle Supply as U.S. Regional Distributor
himano American Corporation has added Portland, OR-based Cyclone Bicycle Supply as a new regional distributor for the U.S. market…
Schutt Sponsors Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star Games
Schutt Sports is sponsoring the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2011 All-Star Games this week, as the “Official Football Helmet” and platinum partner of the program…
U.K.’s Outdoor Industry Association Names New Chief Executive
The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) in the United Kingdom named Andrew Denton as its new chief executives effective in September. Denton brings 27 years of industry experience to the OIA and will work closely with communications director Louise Ramsa
Brunton Outdoor Hires Sales Manager, Specialty Markets
The Brunton Outdoor Group, comprised of the Brunton and Primus brands, announced the hiring of Joel Bell as their new national sales manager for specialty markets in both the US and Canada…
Vasque Debuts New Website
Vasque has debuted a new website featuring bolder imagery, easier site navigation and more links to social media…
Budget Deal Enables Minnesota State Parks to Resume Operations
Minnesota state parks began reopening over the weekend after the state reached a budget agreement, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials said Friday. Most state parks should be open and taking camping reservations this week and anglers
Rocky Brands’ Q2 Earnings Climb on Healthier Margins
Rocky Brands' sales dipped 5.3 percent in the second quarter to $52.3 million as declines in military sales offset gains at wholesale and retail. Earnings, however, increased significantly on higher gross margin improvement…
Callaway’s Q2 Sales Slip 7.8%, Company Finalizes Restructuring Plan
Callaway Golf Company announced that during the second quarter and first half of 2011, the company's financial results were significantly affected by the establishment of a $57 million (approximately 89 cents per share) non-cash deferred tax valuatio
Timberland’s Primary Shareholders Approve VF Corp. Merger
The Timberland Co., in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, said shareholders controlling 73.5 percent of the combined voting power in the company had consented to Timberland's merger with VF Corp…
PHIT Bill Being Re-Introduced on Capital Hill
SGMA reported that legislation to encourage increased physical activity in America will be re-introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives later today. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) will introduce the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2011 (PHI
