AAFA Delegation Wraps up DC Blitz
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) brought more than two dozen apparel, footwear, and retail executives to Capitol Hill last week to lobby for…
Catfish Edge Partners with Whisker Seeker Tackle
Catfish Edge, has announced a partnership with Whisker Seeker Tackle, in the development of a new series of fishing rods for catfish anglers and other catfish tackle products…
ILandWU and PMA Suspend Contract Talks Until Aug. 1
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have suspended negotiations for a new contract until Aug. 1 so that the union can resume unrelated contract negotiations in the Pacific Northwest…
Yamaha Marine Group Introduces Service Training Program
Yamaha Marine Group announces the expansion of its Marine Service training…
Mossberg Signs Pro Shooter Trevor Baucom
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc, announces a multi-year sponsorship agreement with competitive shooter, Trevor Baucom…
Nearly 100 Media Outlets Cover SIA Summer Snowdown in Manhattan
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports that its 8th annual SIA Summer Snowdown in New York City attracted 78 journalists representing 96 media outlets from television, print and online including Condé Nast Traveler, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, InStyle, Ma
New Balance Signs Sock License
Renfro Corporation has become the official U.S. and Canadian licensee for New Balance socks…
Deloitte Index Points to Greater Consumer Spending
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index), which tracks consumers' cash flow, reversed course in June by increasing, indicating consumers were poised to increase spending as the summer began…
Smith and Wesson Settles SEC Bribery Case Over Firearms Sales
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said it reached an approximate $2 million civil settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to a 2010 inquiry stemming from a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation which was later dropped by
Columbia’s European Footwear Sales Drive Impressive Q2 Growth
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported its once struggling European business generated nearly half its revenue growth in the second quarter, led by growth in sales of Columbia-branded lightweight hiking footwear, a category that is playing a key role in establi
Newell Rubbermaid to Pay Rich Multiple for Contigo and Avex Brands
North Castle Partners has agreed to sell Ignite USA LLC for nearly 2.5 times projected 2014 sales to Newell Rubbermaid just 17 months after investing in the company alongside its owner and CEO Sami El-Saden…
Amer Sports Narrows Q2 Loss, Begins Restructuring Wilson
Amer Sports missed its second quarter sales and profit goals, in part due to charges taken at its Wilson/Ball Sports segment, where it embarked on an 18-to-24 month restructuring that is expected to significantly affect results in the back half…
Camping and Softgoods Help Cabela’s Offset Plummeting Guns Sales in Q2
Cabela's Inc. was able to partially offset a steep drop in gun and ammo sales and report record operating margins in the second quarter by growing sales of camping gear, apparel and footwear to 60.8 percent of merchandise sales…
Luxottica’s North American Sunglasses Sales Pick Up in Q2
Luxottica Group reported growth accelerated at its premium sunglass businesses in North America in the second quarter…
Larson Boat Group Partnering With Gekko Boats
Larson Boat Group has entered into an agreement to manufacture Gekko Sport's 4-models of tow-boats from their Little Falls, MN manufacturing facility…
