REI Expands Spring 2010 Lines
Recreational Equipment, Inc. announced its spring 2010 line of exclusive REI-brand gear and apparel, including new and revised product and apparel offerings designed for backcountry, backpacking, active and urban lifestyles…
The North Face Opens Store in Andorra
The North Face announced the opening a new retail partnership store in principality of Andorra…
Deckers’ Sales Climb 12.5% in Q2; Net Down 33.3% Before Charges
Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s sales in the second quarter increased 12.5% to $102.5 million versus $91.1 million a year ago. The owner of Uggs and Teva netted a profit of $2.9 million, or 22 cents a share, in the period against a loss of $3.8 million, or 2
A.T. Cross Reports Q2 Sales Fall 13.7%; Native, Costa Del Mar Show Strength
A.T. Cross Company, which owns the Native Eyewear and Costa Del Mar eyewear brands, among others, reported net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $600,000, or 4 cents per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $1.9 million, or 12 cents
Kellwood Completes Bond Swap Offer
Kellwood Co., the owner of American Recreation Products, said Thursday it has completed a crucial bond exchange that had appeared to unravel earlier this month….
Black Diamond Remodels Salt Lake City Facility
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., the maker of climbing and skiing equipment, said it completed a substantial 11,000-foot remodel of its Salt Lake City facility, which includes many energy-saving materials, a major ERP software system upgrade and custom hot f
Asics’ Sponsor Ryan Hall to Run NYC Marathon
ASICS athlete Ryan Hall has announced he will run the ING New York City Marathon, November 1. The event will represent its 40th year, and is considered one of only five of the “Major Marathons” in the world…
Performance Bicycle Cuts Jobs
Performance Bicycle cut staff earlier in the week, according to report in the Charlotte Observer. CEO Jim Thompson didn't reveal the amount of positions that were affected…
RECALL: Buster Brown and Co.’s Clog Children’s Shoes
The U.S. Coonsumer Safety Commission and Brown Shoe Co. Inc. have announced the recall of Buster Brown and Co.'s Clog Children's Shoes after Brown Shoe received two reports that decorative wheels detached from the shoe…
Riddell Inc. to Face Jury Trial in Heat Stroke Case
A federal judge in Ohio last Monday concluded that Riddell Inc. had a duty to warn former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer that its helmets and shoulder pads could contribute to heat stroke when used in hot conditions. Stringer died nea
Potential CIT Bankruptcy Could Rattle Retail
CIT Group Inc., a significant lender to small and medium-size businesses in the retail industry, could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings barring a last-minute deal to renegotiate its sizeable debt load. A bankruptcy threatens to disrupt the flow of m
Outdoor Apparel Vendors Adjusting to Downturn
Despite the economic downturn and a drastic pullback in inventories, the design and innovation machine hasn’t been turned off for outdoor apparel manufacturers. As expected, many of the same themes – lighter, moisture-management, eco-friendly, sun protect
Beretta Releases New Web-Based Dealer Tool
Beretta USA recently released the 2.0 version of its proprietary dealer tool Beretta Interactive Order Form – or BIOF. As a B2B tool, this password-protected web site allows dealers direct access to Beretta USA's ordering system. Using BIOF, dealers
Senate Progresses Toward Mining Law Reform at Hearing
At a hearing of its Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the U.S. Senate today took one more step toward instituting reform of the 1872 General Mining Law, a move that sportsmen heralded as critical toward conserving America’s public lands and the habi
Victoria’s Secret Expands PINK Collegiate Collection
Victoria's Secret's PINK Collegiate Collection has been expanded to more than 50 colleges and universities. VS PINK launched its co-branded Collegiate Collection in July 2008, which features VS PINK's brand iconography and the names and log
