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Orange 21 Posts $2.9 Million Q2 Loss

Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported revenues slid 5.7 percent in the second quarter, to $9.0 million from $9.5 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30 compared to a net income of

Skechers Sued for Not Paying Models

Skechers USA is being sued for allegedly violating the rights of young model's images. The complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court states that Skechers knowingly failed to pay for, and not have the right to use, numerous images of its footwear

Dick’s SG Lifts FY Guidance on Strong Q2

Dick's Sporting Goods reported second-quarter revenues rose 6.5 percent to $1.31 billion from $1.23 billion a year ago with consolidated same store sales increased 2.5 percent. Consolidated non-GAAP earnings per diluted share increased 21 percent, pr

Old Navy to Open “Superfan Nation” Shop in All U.S. Stores

Old Navy announced the launch of 'Superfan Nation' a new in-store destination for fan gear. The move is an expansion of the brand's already successful licensing product strategy. In collaboration with the NFL and the Collegiate Licensing Co

Adidas Launches High School Challenge in Austin

Adidas and the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay officially announced the inaugural Adidas High School Challenge (HSC). This invitational race on September 25, 2011 takes place as part of the Relay, the largest fundraiser for Junior Achievement of Centra

RECALL: Browning Air Pistols

About 9,500 units of Browning air pistols made by Umarex USA are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing…

Sole Technology to Cease éS Footwear Distribution

Sole Technology indicated it is phasing out its éS Footwear line after the Spring 2012 season. According to a report on ESPN.com, Sole Technology is looking for focus on its other brands, including skate shoe brand Emerica and the apparel brand Altamont..

Amer Sports Launches Stock Buyback Program

Amer Sports' board said it decided to utilize the authorization given by the Annual General Meeting held on March 10, 2011 to repurchase Amer
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Novascarpa Group Appoints Fritz Schneider as VP Sales

Novascarpa Group LLC, which distributes the Joya footwear brand, hired Fritz Schneider to the position of vice president of sales. Campbell White will continue to serve as national sales director…

New Balance Distances Itself from Romney Donation

New Balance issued a statement distancing itself from a controversy over a $500,000 contribution from the company's chairman, Jim Davis, to a pro-Mitt Romney Super PAC, Restore Our Future. The move came after after the Republican presidential contend

Nordstrom Inc. Q2 Net Jumps 20 Percent on Strong Comps Increase

Nordstrom, Inc. reported net earnings of $175 million, or 80 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended July 30. Second quarter same-store sales increased 7.3 percent and net sales increased 12.4 percent to $2.72 billion for the period. Nordst