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NSSF Appoints Director of Recruitment
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, has promoted Melissa Schilling to director of its recruitment and retention initiatives…
Respect Your Universe Raises $1.5M in Equity Financing
Mixed martial arts apparel firm Respect Your Universe revealed plans to raise $1.5 million through a placing. The cash will be used to accelerate its investment in innovative product and marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and grow revenues…
Sof Sole Renews Sponsorship with Competitor Group
Sof Sole, a division of Implus, and The Competitor Group (CGI) announced that Sof Sole has renewed its partnership as the Official Insole of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series. Sof Sole has been a part of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Seri
Former NSGA Director Ken Brown Passes Away
Ken Brown, former owner of Corbett’s Ski and SnowBoards and Corbett's Source for Sports in Oakville, Ontario, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Buffalo, N.Y. He was 81…
Nike’s Foamposite One Galaxy Leads to Riots
Nike's launch of the $220 basketball shoe Foamposite One Galaxy last Friday resulted in a few riots outside shopping malls in Florida and Maryland…
Thriving Costa and Native Sales Boosting Margins at A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross Company said growth at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, continues to boost profits and sales…
Lack of Snow Greatly Slows Pace of Reservations for Spring Skiing
A lack of snow dramaticlaly slowed the pace of reservations at western mountain resorts in January, according to the most recent data from Mountain Travel Research Program, or MTRiP.
Iconix’s Q4 Revnues Increase
Iconix reported 2011 revenue of $369.8 million, an 11 percent increase over prior year…
Head NV Q4 Sales Flat Line on Late Winter, Resurgent Euro
Head NV had a tough fourth quarter and like other ski manufacturers sees the late winter in Europe and North America hurting its winter sports sales in 2012. The Dutch company said unaudited figures show sales of skis, tennis and diving products all decli
Bass Pro Signs Deal to Open in Colorado Springs
Bass Pro Shops has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to be part of the new 200-acre Copper Ridge development on Colorado Springs’ north side…
West Marine Profits Jump in 2011 on New Store Strategy
West Marine reported net revenues for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011 were $113.4 million, an increase of $6.1 million, or 5.7 percent, on a 4.3 percent comp store gain. The company said its strategy of fulfilling wholesale orders through a smaller
The North Face Updates Apps for Windows Phone
The North Face updated its Trailhead and Snow Report apps with the launch on Windows Phone. In addition to offering a constant stream of weather, trail and route information, both free applications now also feature…
Deckers Outdoor Bangs Out 40 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported fourth-quarter profits jumped 39.8 percent, to $124.7 million, or $3.18 a share. Sales vaulted 40.4 percent to $603.9 million. Ugg brand sales increased 37.7 percent to $568.5 million while Teva brand sales increased 45.9 pe
Crocs Breaks $1 billion in 2011 with Strong Fourth Quarter
Crocs, Inc. broke the $1 billion mark in 2011 after generating revenue of $203.7 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, up 14 percent from $179.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth quarter 2011 was $5.6 million, o
Kohl’s Profit Falls 7.9 Percent Amid Sales Decline
Kohl's Corporation reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share increased 9 percent to $1.81. Net income for the quarter decreased 8 percent to $455 million, compared to $494 million ($1.66 per diluted share) a year ago. Net sales were $6.0 bil
