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Performance Bicycle to Open Three Locations in June
Performance Bicycle, already the nation’s largest specialty bicycle retailer, will open three more stores in June. The additions will expand the chain to 90 stores…
Patagonia’s Upside During Downturn
Patagonia had its “two best years ever” during the downturn, according to an interview by Entrepreneur Magazine with founder and owner Yvon Chouinard…
Bass Pro Shops/Columbia Sportswear Support Seagrass Conservation
Bass Pro Shops has joined Columbia Sportswear Company and The Ocean Foundation in their efforts to protect and restore seagrass meadows…
Everlast Launches Faceback Campaign
Everlast has launched its philanthropic social movement campaign “What Do You Fight For?”. For each contest entry received, Everlast is donating $1 to the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation…
Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill Includes Gulf Fisheries Assistance
The American Sportfishing Association announced its support of Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), ranking member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, for including funding for fishery-dependent businesses harmed
Beretta Hires Senior Military Advisor
Beretta U.S.A. has hired David L. Grange (BG USA Ret.) to serve as its Senior Military Advisor. Grange served 30 years in the U.S. Army, with his final position being Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division…
Fruit of the Loom Sees Strong Q1 Earnings Gains
Berkshire Hathaway said pre-tax earnings in its Other Manufacturing businesses jumped 89% in the first quarter to $332 million. The gains were driven by higher profits in its apparel businesses, Fruit of the Loom (FOL) in particular…
Above The Rim Signs NBA Player Martell Webster
Above The Rim (ATR), which is being re-launched this year by Collective Licensing International, has signed a multi-year endorsement contract with rising NBA player Martell Webster…
High Sierra Sport Names National Sales Manager, Sporting Goods
High Sierra Sport Company, the manufacturer of bags and adventure travel luggage, appointed Josh LeBaron as national sales manager for its sporting goods division…
Collective Brands Re-Elects Board Members
Collective Brands said Daniel Boggan Jr., retired senior vice president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association; Michael A. Weiss, president and chief executive officer of Express LLC; and Robert C. Wheeler, retired chairman and chief executive of
Deckers Outdoor Declares Three-for-One Stock Split
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has approved the increase of its total authorized number of shares of common stock and therefore, as previously announced, the company will effectuate a three-for-one stock split of the company's common shares…
Genesco’s Hat World Agrees To Acquire Sports Avenue
Genesco Inc. announced that its Hat World subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Sports Avenue and related entities. Sports Avenue operates 46 retail stores across the United States and 13 ecommerce sites, selling officially li
JJB Sports’s Comps Fell 27.3% During Difficult 2009
JJB Sports plc reported retail sales at its ongoing businesses of £361.1 million ($570.2mm) for the 53 weeks ended Jan. 31, 2010, down 22.6% from £466.6 million ($849.7 mm) in the 52 week period ended Jan. 25, 2009. Comp store sales during the period decl
Consumer Confidence Increases for Third Straight Month
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in May, its third consecutive monthly gain. The Index now stands at 63.3, up from 57.7 in April. The Present Situation Index increased to 30.2 from 28.2. The Expectations Index improved to 85.3 from
DU: Oil Spill Threatening Waterfowl, Shorebird Habitat
In a statement released this week, Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall emphasized that the organization has reached out to both federal and state agencies and offered its assistance and technical expertise in the damage assessment and habitat restoration phases
