The American Fly Fishing Trade Association will charge exhibitors leasing inline booths at the 2010 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show 18% less than FlyFishing Retailer, according to copies of the show contract released by the trade association last wee
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Cybex Sees 12% Q4 Sales Drop
Cybex International, Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $34.8 million compared to $39.3 million for the corresponding 2008 period, a 12% decrease. The fitness equipment company reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 of $1.
Foulkrod Joins EHP Pro Staff
EHP president Denny Snyder said recently that outdoor hunting personality and professional hunter Bob Foulkrod has joined the EHP pro staff for 2010. Foulkrod will represent EHP throughout various media including print and television promoting electronic
Vapor Apparel Named Official Apparel Provider of FCC
The Family Circle Cup, one of twenty Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Premier Events, has selected Vapor Apparel to manufacture and design their 2010 apparel for this year's tournament, Lacoste has been the sponsor…
Chaos Names Sam Adams Rep of 2009
Chaos Headwear announced Sam Adams of Western States Sales Marketing, (WA, OR, UT, NV, MT) the “Rep of the Year Award…
Dillard’s Comps Drop 5% for January
Dillard’s, Inc. reports merchandise sales for the four weeks ended January 30, 2010 were $3.5 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 of $3.9 million. Total sales decreased 6%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 5% for th
Target’s January Sales Rise 3.6% on 0.5% Comps Growth
Target Corporation reported net retail sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 30, 2010 were $4.29 billion, up 3.6% from $4.14 billion for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009. On this same basis, January comparable-store sales increased 0.5%.
Rack1 Acquires Xtreme Whitetail Technologies
Rack1 LLC said it has acquired all the assets of Xtreme Whitetail Technologies, which manufacturers of whitetail deer attraction products and is currently based in Iowa…
Spyder Promotes Joe Vernachio to COO
Joe Vernachio has been promoted to Spyder's chief operating officer post and immediately assumes responsibility for all Spyder operations. Vernachio previously held positions as executive vice president of product and VP of development and production
Unifi Returns to Profitability
Unifi Inc. earned $2.0 million, or 3 cents a share, in the second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 27, 2009, rebounding from a net loss of $9.1 million or 15 cents, for the prior year quarter. Net sales for the quarter increased $16.5 million or 13.1% to $142.3
Lafuma Creates Mountain Division, Eyes U.S. Growth
The Lafuma Group in Europe has created a new 'Mountain Division' since the acquisition of Eider and Killy. The division which includes Eider, Killy and Millet will share sourcing, logistics, customer support as well as credit services…
China Protests EU Tariffs
China filed a complaint against European Union shoe tariffs at the World Trade Organization as Beijing continued its legal assault on what it says is unfair Western protectionism. Europe has grown increasingly concerned about China's balance of trade
Marker Völkl Group Sales Looking Up in 2010
The Marker Völkl Group is on track to increases sales in key markets this winter season, according to a statement released by the company in Europe this week between trade shows…
Costco Names President
Costco Wholesale Corp. named Craig Jelinek president and chief operating officer, effectively immediately. Jelinek, who will join the board, was previously executive vice president in charge of merchandising, a position he held since 2004…
Renewing Hope for Haiti Act Seeks To Bolster Haitian Apparel Sector
In an effort to give Haiti a badly needed economic boost in the wake of last month's devastating earthquake, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced legislation Tuesday to rebuild the country's apparel industry, whic
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