SGB Update Footwear
Wenger Opens First U.S. Store
Wenger has opened its first U.S. store, in Boulder, CO. The 3,000 square-foot store will open in April and sell Wenger's new line of technical footwear; tents, sleeping bags and backpacks…
Dillard’s Returns to Profitability
Dillard's, Inc. reported a swing to profit in the fourth quarter from a year ago, reflecting improved margins and lower operating expenses that more than offset a decline in revenues…
Warnaco Q4 Swimwear Revenues Climb 10%
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 10% (8% on a constant currency basis) in the fourth quarter to $50.8 million, reflecting gains in both Speedo and Calvin Klein Swim. Operating income increased to $2.3 million, or 4% o
Direct Business Sinks Nautilus’ Q4 Top Line 16%
Nautilus, Inc. said net sales from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 fell 16.0% to $53.7 million from $63.9 million in the year-ago period. Continuing results include the company’s direct and retail businesses but exclude th
Earth Footwear Establishes Charity Program
Earth Footwear said it will make an initial $5,000 contribution to EarthShare, a federation of environmental and conservation nonprofit organizations…
Newton Running to Launch Barefoot Running Symposium
Responding to questions surrounding the merits of barefoot running and minimalist shoes, Newton Running is launching a national series of free symposiums focused on running biomechanics, shoe technology and running injury prevention, led by a group of exp
Half-Moon Outfitters Raises $1,000 from Trail Race
Half-Moon Outfitters, based in Charleston, S.C., raised $1,000 for Harbison State Forest in only its second trail race, The Make My Day 12K…
Marmot Mountain Announces Promotions and a Hire
Marmot Mountain, LLC announced six internal promotions and has brought on a contractor full-time as merchandising manager for hardgoods…
Head Sees Racquet Sports the Lone Bright Spot in 2009
Preliminary, unaudited results for 2009 show sales declined across all four divisions at Head N.V. – winter sports, racquet sports, diving and licensing…
Sturm, Ruger Sees New Products Help Bolster Q4
Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc. said sales of new products and a strong December boosted results for the fourth quarter of 2009 despite tough comparisons against a year-ago period that saw revenues and earnings spike amidst speculation about an anti-gun agenda
Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports
The National Basketball Association, Adidas, and Champs Sports announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationwide b
Champion Seeing Double-Digit Growth
Champion brand sales have grown double-digits over the past four years and the brand is now at $1.5 billion in annual sales…
Gatorade Drops Tiger Woods
Gatorade on Friday became the latest brand to end its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods. So far, Accenture and AT&T have been the only other major sponsors to drop Woods completely. Gillette and Tag Heuer have reduced his presence in advertising. Nike, EA
Coalition Calls on Administration to Make Fisheries Management Changes
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system…
Wild Sheep Show Returns to Reno
The Wild Sheep Foundation Convention and International Sporting Expo, “The Sheep Show” returned to Reno, NV after three years in Salt Lake City and raised nearly $5 million for wild sheep, other wildlife and their critical habitat, according to a release
