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PacSun Q4 Losses Widen, Comps Flat

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter slid 1.4 percent to $234.2 million on flat same-store sales. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a net loss of $38.1 million, or 56 cents per share, in

Brownie’s Marine Buys Boca Raton Dive Shop

Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. , a developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized dive and safety products, has purchased substantially all of assets, and assumed the lease of the former Boca Dive Center located at 176 Glades Road in Boca Raton

Outdoor Nation Awards Grants to 13 Paddlesports Programs

Outdoor Nation named winners of The Paddle Nation Project, an initiative that aims to connect young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. The 13 winners were selected by the Outdoor Industry Association Paddle Advisory Council from

MyAdventures.com Relaunches Networking Site

MyAdventures.com, an online resource for adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts and cultural explorers, has re-launched with a completely re-designed site as an adventure experience network…

Norco’s Virtual Inventory Portal Goes Live

Canadian bike manufacturer Norco Products Ltd. has launched Norco Sync, an e-commerce portal developed with SmartEtailing that enables consumers to view and purchase inventory at Norco’s Vancouver and Toronto warehouses through their local IBDs&#039

Smith and Wesson Q3 Sales Surge 23.8 Percent

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported that net sales from continuing operations reached $98.1 million in the third quarter ended Jan. 31, up 23.8 percent from a year earlier, thanks to strong sales of M&P handguns, M&P sporting rifles, and all Smith

Bicycles Drive Profits at Dorel Industries in 2011

The success of Cannondale’s latest innovations helped propel Cycling Sports Group (CSG) to 25 percent sales growth in 2011, despite a decline in fourth quarter sales caused largely by the decision to ship new models a quarter earlier than last year,

Zumiez’s Q4 Profits Climb 25 Percent

Zumiez Inc. reported net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 increased 24.9 percent to $18.7 million, or 60 cents per share, from $15.0 million, or 49 cents, in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. Total sales increased 17.7 percent to $18

Brown Shoe Sinks Into Red in Fourth Quarter

Brown Shoe Co., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported a loss of $8.2 million, or 21 cents a share, in the fourth quarter against earnings of $3.4 million, or 4 cents, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, net earnings were $4.1 million, or 10 cents per shar

Bergans USA LLC Announces First Rep Hires

Bergans has added reps Bob Kirkup of Ontario, Canada, Terry Mullins of Minneapolis and Kurt Watkins of Kirkland, WA to represent it in the United States. The hires follow the Norwegian outdoor brand's decision in January to open a U.S. subsidiary, Be

Brown Shoe To Close Distribution Center

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. plans to close its Sikeston, MO, distribution center in 2012, as part of its ongoing portfolio realignment efforts. The phased closure is expected to begin in May and conclude in October. During this time, functionality will move

Adams Golf Sees 12 Percent Revenue Gain in 2011

Adams Golf reported record net sales of $96.5 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011, as compared to $86.2 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2010, an increase of 12 percent year-over-year. The company realized a net profit of $14.5 million, or $1.79 p