A recent flurry in buyer registration prompted Interbike show organizers to extend the deadline for free retail attendee registration. Retailers who register online before Aug. 26, will secure a complimentary badge to the Sept. 12-16, Interbike Expo and D
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Canadian Tire Reports Retail Sales Up 5.1 Percent in Q2
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited reported consolidated retail sales increased 5.1 percent and consolidated revenues increased 4.1 percent for the seconde quarter ended July 2, 2011, compared to Q2 2010. The retailer, which is expected to complete its ac
Sitka Moves to Move Headquarters to Bozeman, MT
Sitka announced Friday they will be moving their headquarters from Napa, CA, to Bozeman, MT, and will be operating out of the new location by April 2012…
Jarden Corp. Announces $500 Million Stock Repurchase Program
The Jarden Corporation Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program for up to $500 million of its common stock. The company also stated that during the current quarter it completed the $150 million repurchase program first authorized in
Asics Corp’s Q1 Revenues Climb 10 Percent
Asics Corp. reported revenues climbed 10 percent in the first quarter ended June 30, to 65.4 billion yen ($848 mm). Net income jumped 50.3 percent to 5.17 billion yen ($67 mm). Sales in the Americas rose 12.2 percent while operating profit jumped 35.1 pe
OIA Opens Nomination Process for 2012 Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Outdoor Industry Association began accepting nominations for the 2012 OIA Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by Adidas Outdoor Thursday at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City…
Ocean Accessories Acquires Master Fender Covers
Ocean Accessories, a manufacturer, importer and distributor of specialty boating products, has acquired Master Fender Covers. The purchase includes all inventory and intellectual property…
K-Swiss’ Q2 Revenues Catapult 40.0 Percent
K-Swiss Inc. reported that its net loss in the second quarter increased to $20.0 million, or 56 cents a share, from $14.5 million, or 41 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 40.0 percent to $65.5 million from $46.8 million…
Macy’s Comps Up 5.0 Percent in July
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.612 billion for the four weeks ended July 30, 2011, an increase of 5.7 percent compared with total sales of $1.525 billion in the four weeks ended July 31, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales
Footbalance Names Rep Firms to Cover Southeast and Southwest
Footbalance has hired independent sales teams Über Group and FHB Sales Agency to represent its moldable footwear systems to retailers in the Southeast and Southwest…
Outdoor Research Splits CEO and President Roles
Outdoor Research President and CEO Dan Nordstrom announced a restructuring that separates the roles of CEO and president. Effective immediately, Nordstrom steps into the role of CEO, where he will focus on the “big picture.” Alex Kutches, currently VP of
Puma Delivers Double-Digit Growth Again in Q2
Puma AG reported currency-adjusted sales rose 14.1 percent in the second quarter, highlighted by a 16.9 percent gain in the Americas. Earnings were pressured by higher input costs as well as brand investments but the company still expects profits to rise
Rocky Brands Q2 Sales Dip But Earnings Up
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported a dip in sales for the second quarter ended June 30, but wider margins along with pared-down costs helped the footwear manufacturer to better profit compared to the year-ago period…
Outdoor Channel Becomes Pinnacle Sponsor for 2012 SHOT Show
Outdoor Channel, America's leader in Outdoor TV, has signed on as a Pinnacle-level sponsor for the 2012 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show…
Fila Korea Completes Acushnet Acquisition
Acushnet Company announced that the transaction for its sale from Fortune Brands, Inc. to a consortium led by Fila Korea, Ltd. and Mirae Asset Private Equity, was completed. The sale was announced on May 20. Acushnet will remain as a standalone company th
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