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Aldila Sheds Light on Consumer Confidence
Golf shaft specialist Aldila, Inc. said sales gains in both of its major categories boosted sales 14% for the third quarter and helped the company swing to a profit from a year-ago period that suffered from an overall weak market…
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Conservation Funding
Despite anti-tax fervor, voters across the country Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a variety of measures that will raise $2 billion for land conservation, according to results tallied by The Trust for Public Land, a national conservation organization. The
Cloudveil Launches New 2010 line and New Website
Cloudveil unveiled its 2010 fall/winter line and said it would begin selling it at www.cloudveil.com. The new site will offer a full range of Cloudveil product and is designed to offer a shopping experience that includes the ability to zoom in on specifi
Pats QB Brady Sheds Nike for Under Armour
New England's Patriots All-Pro quarterback Tom Brady has left Nike in favor of Under Armour. The newest member of the UA team, Brady will appear in various in-store and advertising promotional campaigns. Brady will also receive a stake in the company
Johnson Outdoors Adds to Sales Team
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft hired industry veteran Gregg Gunderman as its regional sales manager for northeastern and southern territories…
Compass Diversified Sees Improved Cash Flow
Compass Diversified Holdings, the parent of Fox Racing Shox and Liberty Safe, reported a net loss of $29.4 million for the third quarter of 2010, which includes a $42.4 million non-cash impairment charge. But cash flow improved to $23.8 million from $11.7
Bushnell Outdoor Appoints CEO
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics and hunting and shooting-related accessories, promoted Blake Lipham to president and chief executive officer, effective immediately…
RG Barry Shareholders Approve Board Change, Outlines Growth Plans
R.G. Barry Co., the parent of Dearfoams and Terrasoles, at its annual meeting last week received shareholder approval to reduce the size of its board to eight members from nine. It also outlined a growth strategy calling a continued focus on developing it
Dorel Industries Cycling Segment Revenues Rise in Third Quarter
Dorel Industries Inc. reported revenues at its Recreational/Leisure segment, which owns the Cannondale, Schwinn and Sugoi cycling brands, rose 18.8% to $172.5 million in the third quarter. The business was the only one of Dorel’s three segments not
Warnaco Q3 Sales Up 15%; Swimwear Group Up 21%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported net revenues for the third quarter ended Oct. 2 rose 15% compared to the prior year quarter to $596.8 million. The company’s Calvin Klein businesses, which represented 79% of the company’s total net revenues, g
Gaiam Sees Slight Third Quarter Decline
Gaiam, Inc. revenue for the third quarter decreased 2.8% to $72.3 million. Management said the decline was said to be due to the company's focus on improving operating income by reducing television advertising and catalog circulation, partially offse
Thule Acquires TracRac
The Thule Group has acquired TracRac Inc., a manufacturer of branded truck racks and accessories in the U.S. Terms were not disclosed…
Etonic Appoints Sales Rep for Southeastern Florida
Etonic Worldwide announced that veteran golf sales representative Pat Dowd has joined the company and will cover Southeastern Florida…
EPA Denies Petition Seeking Ban on Lead-Based Fishing Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition calling for a ban on the manufacture and use of lead-based fishing gear…
DU Names Humphries New GLARO Director
Rebecca Humphries, director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, has accepted the position of Director of the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office for Ducks Unlimited…
