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Acushnet Golf Continuing Business Revenues Jump 17 Percent
Fortune Brands, Inc. is reporting that first quarter comparable revenues in the company’s Acushnet Golf segment, which excludes foreign currency exchange rates, the impact of the sale of Cobra and restructuring and other charges sales in the continu
Kohl’s Sees 10.2 Percent April Comp Gain
Kohl's Corporation reported comps increased 10.2 percent in April, led by Accessories, Home and Children's. Total sales increased 12.1 percent. The retailer said it sees first-quarter earnings coming in at the higher end of its recent guidance..
Ross Stores April Same-Store Sales Up 10 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales increased 14 percent to $651 million for the four weeks ended April 30, 2011, up from $570 million a year ago. Comparable store sales for the month increased 10 percent on top of a 3 percent gain in the prior year period..
Warnaco Reports Q1 Sales Up 13%
The Warnaco Group, INc. reported net revenues increased 13% to $662.2 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2011, compared to the prior year period, with all three segments (Sportswear, Intimates and Swimwear) reporting double digit growth…
Primus/Jetboil Infringement Lawsuit Dismissed
The United States District Court for the District of Delaware has dismissed with prejudice the case of Jetboil, Inc. v. Fenix Outdoor AB et al, Primus announced. This lawsuit was brought by Jetboil to halt marketing and sales efforts of the Primus EtaSolo
Edwin Watts Golf Expands Think Golf It’s Friday Tour
Edwin Watts Golf said its Think Golf It's Friday consumer retail tour, which debuted in early February, has been expanded to more than 30 store locations. Many stops on the 2011 TGIF TOUR have evolved from a series of two-day events designed to promo
Blacks Leisure Cuts Losses in Fiscal 2011, Names Incoming CEO
Blacks Leisure reported significantly lower losses for the fiscal year and said it was able to persuade lenders to extend banking facilities from December 2011 to November 2012 by recruiting a new CEO, who will take the helm late this summer as the Briti
The North Face Remains Lead Outdoor Nation Sponsor
The North Face announced it will again be presenting sponsor for Outdoor Nation, which will kick off in New York's Central Park again in June before spreading to regional events in Atlanta, Denver, Minneapolis and San Francisco for the first time. On
Auri Hires East Coast Sales Manager
Auri, Inc. has hired Sandra Livingston as its East coast sales executive representative…
Garmin’s Fitness Sales Grow Nearly Three Times Faster Than Outdoor in Q1
Garmin Ltd. reported net sales of its Outdoor segment reached $66.5 million during the first quarter ended March 26, up 11.9 percent from a year earlier, while sales in its fitness segment jumped 30.0 percent to $56.4 million…
Study: Exercise Helps School Lessons
When schools cut physical education programs so students can spend more time in the classroom, they may be missing a golden opportunity to promote learning, according to research to be presented Sunday, May 1, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) ann
Ogio Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Manager
Ogio promoted Steve Humphreys to Eastern U.S. sales manager. Humphreys has been with Ogio since 2002 and will oversee all sales operations in one of the most vibrant golfing regions for the brand…
VF Corp. Breaks Ground on New HQ for Three Outdoor Brands
VF Outdoor, Inc. broke ground on the building at an 11-acre site in Alameda, CA that will house the corporate headquarters for its The North Face, JanSport and lucy brands. Those business are expected to move into the new building at 2701 Harbor Bay Parkw
Eastbay Launches Online Bat Selector Platform
Eastbay has launched an online Bat Selector platform. The Bat Selector allows users to select their league and age group then provides users with a wide selection of league-approved and age-appropriate bats….
PPR to Purchase Volcom in $607.5 Million Deal
PPR, the parent of Puma as well as luxury brands such as Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, agreed to buy surfing-inspired apparel maker Volcom Inc for $607.5 million as the French company seeks to refocus on sports and lifestyle brands. Volcom will be the fir
