Hornady Manufacturing has been named the 2010 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), at an awards ceremony during the Annual Meeting and Expo in Louisville, KY Nov.3. More than 475 NASGW memb
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Adidas Outdoor Names Three Eastern Seaboard Agencies
In support of its entry into the U.S. outdoor market, Adidas Outdoor has announced the appointments of three sales agencies on the eastern seaboard: East Coast Action Sports will handle the mid-atlantic, Evolve Sales & Associates will cover the southeast
Fischer Sports Names New Creative Agency
Fischer Sports GmbH has named Zooom Productions as its lead creative agency. With offices in Austria and Venice Beach, CA, Zooom specializes in helping brands reach the youth market. It's current clients include Red Bull, Braun, Nike, Suunto, Salzbur
JJB Sports Misses Revenue Targets
JJB Sports, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported same-store sales climbed 13.1% in the six-week period between Sept. 27 and Nov. 7. But management indicated that results were “lower than anticipated” due to excessive promotions and reflected the “weake
Columbia Sportswear Declares Special Cash Dividend
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced the company's board of directors approved a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on Dec. 6, 2010 to shareholders of record on Nov. 22, 2010. The aggregate amount of payment to be made in connection with
Quail Unlimited Relocates to Albany, GA
Quail Unlimited will be moving its national office from Edgefield, SC, to Albany, GA, and its new offices will be built on property being donated by Phoebe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital…
Easton Extends NHL Contract with Sharks Star
Easton Hockey has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with San Jose Sharks right wing Dany Heatley, a five-time NHL All-Star. Heatley will continue to wear Easton Hockey Gear exclusively along with being active in the development of future Easton pr
Major Retailers Foresee 2.8% Comps Growth Over Holidays
BDO USA, LLP latest survey of chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers found they expect comparable and overall sales to increase by 2.83% and 3.51% respectively, for the 2010 holiday season. One reason: inventories are higher and broader
Timberland’s U.S. Turnaround Slowly Gains Ground in Third Quarter
The Timberland Company’s third-quarter profit beat market expectations, benefiting from fatter margins and revenue growth overseas. In North America, sales declined as robust sales in its smaller categories of Earthkeepers, Outdoor and Elite collect
Cloudveil Launches New 2010 line and New Website
Cloudveil unveiled its 2010 fall/winter line and said it would begin selling it at www.cloudveil.com. The new site will offer a full range of Cloudveil product and is designed to offer a shopping experience that includes the ability to zoom in on specifi
Newton Sponsors Air Force Marathon Team
Newton Running plans to sponsor the Air Force marathon team. The team wore their Newtons in the recent Air Force Marathon…
Niketown London Becomes Nike’s Largest Store
Nike, Inc. officially reopened its flagship Niketown store on Oxford Circus in central London, following extensive redevelopment that makes it the largest Nike store in the World. Nike also plans to launch another multi-category location in Glasgow in 201
Stage Stores October Comps Dip 3.5%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week October period ended Oct. 30, 2010 decreased 1.1% to $100 million from $101 million in the prior year four week period ended Oct. 31, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 3.5%…
Nordstrom Shows 3.4% Rise in October Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 3.4% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 30, 2010, compared with the four-week period ended Oct.31, 2009…
Crocs Third-Quarter Profit Climbs 13%
Crocs, Inc.'s reported earnings climbed 13.1% in its third quarter, to $25.0 million, or 28 cents per share, from $22.1 million, or 25 cents, a year earlier. Revenue increased 30% to $215.6 million from recurring revenue of $165.7 million a year ago.
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