Adams Golf Sees Q2 Profits Shrink Despite Sales Gains
Adams Golf reported net sales of $34.1 million for the second quarter, compared to $31.6 million for the year-ago period, an increase of 8 percent year-over-year. The company posted a net profit of $2.9 million, or 36 cents per fully diluted share, for th
Jarden Corp. Announces $500 Million Stock Repurchase Program
The Jarden Corporation Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program for up to $500 million of its common stock. The company also stated that during the current quarter it completed the $150 million repurchase program first authorized in
U.S. Senator Mark Udall to Tour OR Saturday
U.S. Senator Mark Udall, D-CO, will make his first visit to Outdoor Retailer show on Saturday, Aug. 6 as a guest of Outdoor Industry Association. Sen. Udall will anchor a fundraising breakfast for the Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committe
OIA Opens Nomination Process for 2012 Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Outdoor Industry Association began accepting nominations for the 2012 OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor Thursday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City…
Ocean Accessories Acquires Master Fender Covers
Ocean Accessories, a manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty boating products, has acquired Master Fender Covers. The purchase includes all inventory and intellectual property…
Macy’s Comps Up 5.0 Percent in July
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.612 billion for the four weeks ended July 30, 2011, an increase of 5.7 percent compared with total sales of $1.525 billion in the four weeks ended July 31, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales
OIA Names New Board Members, Elects Manzer Chairman
Outdoor Industry Association announced its newly elected 2011-2012 board of directors and elected its new officers, including incoming Chair, Will Manzer, CEO of Eastern Mountain Sports…
Footbalance Names Rep Firms to Cover Southeast and Southwest
Footbalance has hired independent sales teams Über Group and FHB Sales Agency to represent its moldable footwear systems to retailers in the Southeast and Southwest…
Kohl’s Partners Fila Sport to Fight Breast Cancer
Kohl’s Department Stores is helping customers take a stand against breast cancer with Fila Sport athletic merchandise designed exclusively by Kohl's for the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program…
Crosman Reaches License Agreement with Marine Corps
Crosman Corporation announced a strategic licensing agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps for the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of U.S. Marine Corps branded airsoft products…
JandG Sales Files Suit Against ATF
J&G Sales, Ltd. of Prescott, AZ filed suit in Washington, DC federal court earlier this week challenging the “demand letter” requirement placed on firearms dealers in Arizona, New Mexico, California and Texas by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms an
REI’s 2011 Grants to total $4.2 Million
REI plans to grant $4.2 million this year to nonprofits across the country that work to preserve and maintain natural spaces through active volunteer programs. The figure represents 3 percent of last year's operating profit and an increase of 13.5 pe
Vans Opens First NYC Store
Vans, the action sports footwear brand, and leading New York-based streetwear purveyor and skateshop DQM announced plans for The Vans DQM General to be located at 93 Grand Street in the heart of New York's coveted SoHo district…
Patagonia to Open Second Chicago Store on Magnificent Mile
Outdoor clothing manufacturer and lifestyle outfitter Patagonia today announced plans to open its second Chicago retail store at 48 East Walton Street in the heart of the city’s Magnificent Mile/Gold Coast area. The new store will open for business
Puma Delivers Double-Digit Growth Again in Q2
Puma AG reported currency-adjusted sales rose 14.1 percent in the second quarter, highlighted by a 16.9 percent gain in the Americas. Earnings were pressured by higher input costs as well as brand investments but the company still expects profits to rise
