Nike to Increase Sales by 40% by 2015
In its first analyst meeting in three years, Nike announced plans to increase sales by 40% to $27 billion by 2015. In its full fiscal year ended May 31, 2009, its sales were $19.2 billion. Significant growth is expected to come from foreign markets, appar
West Marine Narrows Q1 Loss
West Marine, Inc. said a recovery in demand for high-ticket items like boats, motors and electronics propelled sales 8.5% to $109.6 million in the first quarter…
Sean John to be Sold Exclusively at Macy’s
Sean John, the contemporary fashion sportswear company, and Macy's, Inc., announced they have reached an agreement under which Macy's will be the exclusive U.S. department store retailer for the Sean John men's sportswear collection beginni
Walking Co. Exits Chapter 11 Proceedings
The Walking Company emerged from Chapter 11 after its reorganization plan was approved in bankruptcy court in Santa Barbara, CA…
NBA’s Mark Jackson Launches Basketball Apparel Line
Former NBA great and current ESPN/ABC personality, Mark Jackson, has launched a new basketball apparel line named Hand Down Man Down, with the acronym HDMD serving as the brand logo…
Yakima Expands Cycling Sponsorships
Yakima is expanding its sponsorship of cycling under its new owners, starting with the Tour of California May 16 – 23, 2010. The company will maintain its support of Bikes Belong, the International Mountain Bike Association, including the IMBA World Summi
Federal Study Shows Obesity Rising Much Faster Among Girls
The percentage of obese girls in the United States increased more than twice as much as the percentage of obese boys from 2003 to 2007, according to a study released Monday by researchers at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)…
Cabela’s Reports Q1 Earnings Up 58%; Direct Segment Boosts Sales
Cabela's Incorporated reported total revenue for the quarter of 2010, adjusted for divestitures, increased 5.1% to $559.6 million; retail store revenue decreased 1.5% to $271.3 million; direct revenue increased 2.1% to $222.7 million; and comparable
Hanesbrands Inc. Develops Aerogel Insulated “Supersuit”
Mountaineer Jamie Clarke and Hanesbrands Inc. research and development director Mike Abbott develop Champion Supersuit made with aerogel, an insulator made from silicon modified to contain microscopic pockets of air…
New Balance to Sponsor OneAmerica 500 Mini-Marathon
New Balance announced an official multi-year partnership with the 500 Festival. New Balance will serve as the official footwear and technical apparel sponsor of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, the nation's largest half-marathon, and the Fi
Boathouse Introduces Summer League Shorts
Boathouse Sports unveiled its new fully sublimated “Summer League” shorts with pockets. Boathouse will offer the “Summer League” shorts with a swoop side panel that can be also be sublimated using a solid color or a teams own design…
Bass Pro Shops to Open Location in Harlingen, TX
Bass Pro plans to open a 130,000- to 150,000-square-foot store in Harlingen, TX. The store opening is tentatively scheduled for late 2011…
Desmarais Named President of NASGW
Michael Brown, NASGW Chairman of the Board and President of Camfour, Inc. said the board has chosen Maurice (Moe) Desmarais to become the organization's new president. Desmarais, who has over 25 years experience in trade association management, takes
Ruger Names New Board Chairman
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has appointed C. Michael Jacobi as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. Jacobi replaces former Chairman of the Board Vice Admiral James E. Service, U.S. Navy (ret.) who will remain on the Board as its Chairman Emeritus…
Supermodel Poses Nude for Reebok EasyTone Ad
Supermodel Helena Christensen appears nude except for her footwear in a campaign for Reebok's new EasyTone trainers…
