Evolv, the climbing shoe brand, has added the artist Jeremy Collins to its management team in the role of creative director…
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86 Companies to Debut at SIA’s Snow Show
Eighty six companies will make their debut at the SnowSports Industries America's first-ever Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center (Jan 28-31) in Denver…
Timberland Targets UN Leaders With Online Campaign
The Timberland Company launched an online campaign, dubbed Don’t Tell Us It Can’t Be Done, to encourage people to challenge government leaders attending the United Nation’s Conference on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen this December
Orange 21’s Q3 Sales Fall 27%; Swings to Loss
Orange 21 Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2009 were $8.8 million compared to net sales of $12.0 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $1.1 million for the quarter compared to net income of $6
Diadora Introduces Eco-Friendly Soccer Uniforms
Golden Viking Sports, LLC, the exclusive U.S. licensee of Diadora soccer footwear, apparel and accessories, introduced Diadora Terra Verde, an environmentally friendly soccer apparel collection made from post-consumer recycled P.E.T. It is the first eco-f
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Trek to Distibute Honey Stinger to IBD Channel
Trek Distribution has reached an agreement to distribute Honey Stinger energy gels and bars to the independent bike dealer channel…
Nordstrom Profit rises 17%, Raises Outlook
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings rose 16.9% to $83 million, or 38 cents a share, for the third quarter ended Oct. 31 from $71 million, or 33 cents, a year ago. Same-store sales decreased 1.2%…
Dick’s SG Names Chief Accounting Officer
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. said in a Securities & Exchange Commission filing that effective Nov. 8, Joseph R. Oliver assumed the title of SVP, chief accounting officer and controller. Prior to this appointment, Oliver had been employed by the compan
Ahnu Footwear Commits $10,000 to Breast Cancer Fund
Ahnu Footwear, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., has pledged $10,000 to the Breast Cancer Fund and its work to eliminate the environmental causes of the disease…
Rapala Becomes an Official Sponsor of FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors said that Rapala will become an official sponsor of FLW Outdoors in 2010. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
Look Cycle Signs Licensing Agreement for Rossignol Apparel
The Rossignol Group and Look Cycle have signed a multi-year licensing agreement for Rossignol apparel…
OBIT: Tews Two Sportng Goods Edward Lemke
Edward E. “Jiffy Ed” Lemke, owner of Tews Two Sporting Goods hunt & fish store in Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Nov. 6, 2009, according to The Post Crescent. He was 71…
Costco’s Comps Rise 5% in October
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported comps gained 5% in October, helped by strengthening foreign currencies. Comps were up 2% in the U.S. and jumped 17% internationally…
Nordstrom Reports October Comps Up 6.5%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 6.5% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 31, 2009 compared with the four-week period ended Nov. 1, 2008…
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