Balk Inc. reported that sales for its year ended Feb. 1 totaled $4.04 billion, an increase of 2.1 percent, compared with net sales of $3.96 billion in the 53 weeks of fiscal 2013. On a comparable store basis, which included comparable 52-week periods this
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Italian Entreprenuer Acquires Garmont International Srl
An Italian company has acquired the full and exclusive rights to the Garmont brand name through the newly formed company Garmont International Srl. The transaction does not include Garmont ski boots, which Garmont sold along with its North American subsid
The Buckle’s March Comps Slide 1.8 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the five-week period ended April 5, 2014 decreased 1.8 percent…
GU Boosts Its Roster of Endurance Athletes
GU Energy Labs, creators of the original energy gel, announced the addition of ultra-runner Max King, distance runner Chelsea Reilly, and Ironman record holder Andrew Starykowicz to its list of sponsored pro athletes. The nutrition company also recently r
Redington Launches New Website
Last month Redington, the maker of fly fishing gear and apparel, launched the redesign of its website…
ARES Defense Systems Names Director of Sales
ARES Defense Systems announces the appointment of Ken Flood as director of sales…
Angeli Promoted to President/GM at ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics, a manufacturer of marine and outdoor/survival equipment and electronics, announce the promotion of Gerald Angeli to President and General Manager…
Hoka One One Signs Olympic Silver Medalist Leo Manzano
Hoka One One announced the signing of 2012 Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano, who specializes in the 1500-meter and mile distances, to a multi-year agreement. He had been with Nike…
Brunswick Sees Q1 Revenue Declining on Weather Woes
Brunswick Corporation announced that preliminary first quarter 2014 revenues reflect a 3 percent decline, compared to the prior year, primarily due to harsh weather trends that have adversely affected demand in its Marine and Bowling & Billiards segments.
Report: Nike Raises NFL Jersey Prices
Nike is increasing prices on two of the three types of NFL jerseys it sells, according to a report on ESPN. Prices on the Limited jersey, which features embroidered twill numbers and letters , increases to $150 from $135. The Elite jersey, a tight-fitting
REI’s Michel Collins Wins OIA Chairman’s Award
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented Michael Collins, former vice president of public affairs for REI, with the prestigious OIA Chairman’s Award last evening at the Capitol Summit…
Deckers Outdoor Announces Omni-Channel Appointments
Deckers Outdoor Corporation announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play key roles in supporting the continued build-out of the company's Omni-Channel SVP, information technology. Brad Willis was appointed to SVP, information tech
Settlement in Mitchell Modell Spy Case
A lawsuit by Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. accusing Mitchell Modell, CEO of Modell's Sporting Goods, of pretending to be an executive with the Dick's Sporting Goods chain to gain access to confidential business information has been quietly set
Zumiez Sees March Comp Decrease
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Apr. 5, 2014 increased 4.3 percent to $63.6 million, compared to $61.0 million for the five-week period ended April 6, 2013. The company's comparable store sales decreased 2.9
Prana Ambassadors Give Back In Rio De Janeiro
Prana ambassadors Olivia Hsu and Daila Ojeda explored the meaning of selfless service on a recent trip to Brazil where they used climbing and yoga to help build self-confidence and environmental awareness with at-risk youth…
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