Local Governments to Take Over Seven State Parks in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department said seven state parks it had planned to close this fall due to budget cuts will remain open thanks to local governments that have agreed to take over their management…
Rockport and Dylan’s Candy Bar Partner for Fashion’s Night Event
The Rockport Companyhas partnered with Dylan's Candy Bar for an exclusive event to support Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Sept. 8, 2011. Entitled “May Each Step You Take Be Sweet,” and co-hosted by celebrity stylist and Rockport style
Nordstrom Opening Charity Concept Store In Soho
Nordstrom is opening a concept called Treasure & Bond in the SoHo district in New York City. The store will be less than a tenth the size of a typical Nordstrom department store with all profits committed to charity…
West Marine Opens Applications for Green Product Award
West Marine is accepting nominations for its third annual Green Product of the Year Award, which has been expanded to include all of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico and Canada (excluding the province of Quebec)…
Patriot’s Danny Woodhead to Endorse TapOut Mouthguards
Nebraska native and New England Patriots Running Back, Danny Woodhead, joined the Battle Sports Science all-star team as an endorser. Woodhead joins newly signed Patriot, Chad Ochocinco, as another in wearing the TapouT Mouthguard this upcoming seeason…
Boathouse Sports Introduces Women’s Rugby Gear
Boathouse Sports introduced its new line of performance rugby gear specifically designed for female rugby players. Developed in collaboration with the women's rugby teams at Princeton University and West Chester University, it's the first line.
Gordon Brothers Acquires Assets of ArchBrook Laguna Holdings
Gordon Brothers Group has acquired principally all of the assets of ArchBrook Laguna Holdings, LLC, a New Jersey-based distributor of consumer electronics including GPS and fitness devices, as well as computers and appliances to retailers. ArchBrook had s
Orange 21 Posts $2.9 Million Q2 Loss
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported revenues slid 5.7 percent in the second quarter, to $9.0 million from $9.5 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30 compared to a net income of
Deckers Appoints New Sanuk President
Deckers Outdoor Corp. appointed Jake Brandman as the Sanuk brand president, effective September 1. Brandman joins the Sanuk team after serving as the vice president of North American sales for another Deckers brand, Teva. Jeff Kelley, founder of the brand
Johnson Health Tech Boasts Robust Q2 Growth
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment, announced its second-quarter results ending June 30, 2011, revealing a 46 percent gain in North American retail sales over th
Skechers Sued for Not Paying Models
Skechers USA is being sued for allegedly violating the rights of young model's images. The complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court states that Skechers knowingly failed to pay for, and not have the right to use, numerous images of its footwear
Deckers Outdoors, Tsubo Triple Comerica Credit Line to $60 Million
Deckers Outdoor Corp. and its subsidiary Tsubo, LLC tripled the amount they can borrow under a credit agreement with Comerica Bank to $60 million between now and November 30, 2011…
Dick’s SG Lifts FY Guidance on Strong Q2
Dick's Sporting Goods reported second-quarter revenues rose 6.5 percent to $1.31 billion from $1.23 billion a year ago with consolidated same store sales increased 2.5 percent. Consolidated non-GAAP earnings per diluted share increased 21 percent, pr
Old Navy to Open “Superfan Nation” Shop in All U.S. Stores
Old Navy announced the launch of 'Superfan Nation' a new in-store destination for fan gear. The move is an expansion of the brand's already successful licensing product strategy. In collaboration with the NFL and the Collegiate Licensing Co
Ride Snowboards Names Barnes as New England Rep
Ride Snowboards said Chris Barnes of Bethel, ME, will now be managing sales in the New England area…
