Weyco Group, Inc., the parent of Bogs, reported sales for the third quarter of 2013 were $83.1 million, an increase of 5 percent from 2012 sales of $79.5 million. Earnings from operations increased 6 percent to $8.6 million in the third quarter of 2013, c
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SBA Lending Dipped Below Record Pace in Fiscal 2013
The Small Business Administration (SBA) supported more than $29.6 billion in lending to America’s small businesses during the fiscal year ended Sept. 30 via 54,106 7(a) and 504 loans, down slightly from its record pace of the last two years…
Sears Considering Spinoff of Lands’ End
Sears Holdings Corporation said in a statement it's evaluating separating both its Lands' End business and Sears Auto Center (“SAC”) business. It also lowered its guidance for the current quarter…
Martin Archery Acquired by Diversis Capital LLC
The assets of Martin Archery, Inc., including the Damon Howatt line, have been acquired by Diversis Capital LLC from the Martin family…
Big 5’s Q3 Profits Improve on 1.4 Percent Comp Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales increased 3.2 percent in its third quarter ended Sept. 30, to $259.1 million from net sales of $251.8 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. Same store sales increased 1.4 percent. Earnings rose 11.0
Vorhees Joins Walther Arms, Inc. as National Sales Manager
Walther Arms, Inc., the United States division of Carl Walther, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bret Vorhees as its newly-created position of National Sales Manager…
Pelican Names Brit to Spearhead European Distribution
Pelican International appointed an employee of its U.K. distributor to represent it across Europe. Effective immediately, Alex Tonge will be working with both existing and new distributors to expand the Canadian boat makers product offering overseas…
Lafuma Groupe Sales Decline Slows in Back Half of Fiscal 2013
Lafuma Groupe reported sales of €193.6 million ($253.9 mm) in fiscal 2012/13, down 27.2 percent from fiscal 2012, or 12.3 percent in currency neutral terms, according to preliminary numbers released by the French company Monday. In the United States
North Face Unveils Official U.S. Freeskiing Olympic Uniforms
The North Face, partner of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and original partner of U.S. Freeskiing, unveiled the official 2014 U.S. Freeskiing Competition uniforms, which will be worn by United States freeskiing athletes when the sport make
PETA Launches Drone Fleet, Advocates “Hunter Watching”
PETA is now selling drones to members in hopes they will use them to record “illegal or cruel hunting practices, such as failing to follow an injured deer, laying bait to lure geese, or leaving bear cubs orphaned…
Colt Announces Acitelli as Sr VP of Sales
Colt, a manufacturer of firearms for the military, law enforcement and civilian markets, announced the addition of Anthony Acitelli to its leadership team as senior vice president of sales…
Experticity: Product Knowledge Reigns with Shoppers
Experticity released findings of its first ever Retail Buying Experience survey, uncovering a striking expertise gap among sales associates in five retail areas: outdoor, sporting goods, hunting or fishing, health and nutrition, and prestige beauty. The s
PeopleForBikes Wants You
Verde PR & Consulting launched a month-long membership campaign urging people in the outdoor and snowsports industries to consider joining PeopleForBikes, which is trying to expand its membership from 770,000 to 1 million by year end…
Neiman Marcus Sells for $6 Billion
Ares Management LLC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) announced that their affiliates have completed the acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group LTD Inc. for a purchase price of approximately US$6.0 billion…
Aku Names Reps for Four U.S. Territories
Aku, an Italian company that make footwear designed for mountaineering, trekking and hiking, named four new U.S. sales reps, including…
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