DSW Inc. reported earnings rose 14.0 percent in its third quarter ended Oct. 27 while same-store revenues decreased 0.7 percent. The family shoe chain now expects flat same-store growth for the year, down from expectations of growth in the low single digi
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OIWC Opens Nominations for Women of the Year
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is pleased to announce the annual call for nominations for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Snow and Outdoor Industries.
Nosler Unveils World’s Most Powerful 6.5mm Commercial Cartridge
The Nosler family has always dreamed of introducing a new rifle cartridge to the industry; that time is finally here with the arrival of the 26 Nosler…
Lifting Internet Sales Tax Exemption to $5M Would Barely Affect State Tax Receipts
Raising the small seller exemption from $1 million to $5 million in the Marketplace Fairness Act (MFA) now before Congress would barely affect state treasuries, according to a report released by the Small Business Administration last week…
Has the Outdoor Industry Found the Golden Goose?
The efforts of three leading outdoor companies from California are leading to more humane practices in the European and Asian food industry…
Hibbett Sports’ Q3 Profit Declines Despite Comp Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 9 percent due to a shift in the retail calendar but still came in a penny above Wall Street's consensus estimate. Revenues increased 2.5 percent to $208.0 million with same-store sales ahead
Otis Cleaning System Named Editor’s Choice by Outdoor Life
The Professional Rifle Cleaning System by Otis Technology was recently named Outdoor Life magazine’s Editor’s Choice…
Gildan’s Branded Division Shatters Growth Targets in Fourth Quarter
Gildan Activewear Inc. blew through its $50 million goal for new retail programs at its Branded Apparel division in fiscal 2013 as retailers loaded up on Gold Toe and Gildan socks and G underwear. The Canadian company expects to place $100 million in addi
Pacific Vector Holdings Closes DNA LLC Acquisition
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc. has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in DNA LLC, which owns the Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflexthe skateboarding brands. Pacific Vector had been operating the business since Oct. 2, when it announced the de
Majority of Mid-Market Retailers Don’t Yet See Economic Recovery
A new survey commissioned by CIT Group Inc. found 55 percent of middle market retail executives don't believe an economic recovery has materialized, while 61 percent see an uneven recovery developing that seems to be favoring wealthier consumers more
Asics America to Sponsor Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
Foot Locker announced that Asics America will be the presenting sponsor and official apparel, footwear and accessories provider for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships through 2015…
The North Face Implementing Responsible Down Standard in 2014
The North Face is beta testing a Responsible Down Standard that addresses many of the animal welfare and transparency concerns surrounding the sourcing of down from commercial foie gras producers. The company said it will begin impelementing the standard
Endurance House Opens Fourth Store
Endurance House, a new franchisee specialty retailer particularly catering to triathlon, iron-distance triathlon and marathon competitors, opened its fourth store. The store in Oceanside, CA is at 401 North Coast Highway, Suite 103, (off Highway 101 near
Cocona Inc. Rebrands Active Particle Technology
Cocona Inc. rebranded its active-particle technology under the name 37.5 to emphasize how it enables next-to-skin active wear to maintain ideal temperature and humidity…
Jack Wolfskin Terminates Asian Factories for Non-Compliance
Jack Wolfskin stopped working with four factories in China and one in India in 2012 because they failed to meet various quality criteria or social standards stipulated in the company’s code of conduct, according to the company's Supplier Social
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