Target Comps Up 3.8% for July
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended July 31, 2010 were $4,585 million, an increase of 3.8% from $4,418 million for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009. On this same basis, July comparable-store sales increased 2.
Columbia Sportswear to Acquire OutDry Technologies
Columbia Sportswear Company signed an agreement to acquire OutDry Technologies S.r.l., which owns the intellectual property and other assets comprising the OutDry brand and related business, via a cash purchase from Nextec S.r.l., based near Milan, Italy.
Filson Partners with Levi’s on Workwear Collection
Levi's announced a new design partnership and exclusive menswear collection with Seattle-based outdoors outfitter Filson. The Levi's Workwear by Filson range of men's apparel utilizes Levi's workwear origins and silhouettes, while util
ANTA Sports Signs Kevin Garnett in China
ANTA Sports Products Limited, a leading branded sportswear enterprise in China is pleased to announce that it has signed NBA superstar Kevin Garnett as its second endorsed NBA player following Luis Scola in Beijing today…
Jarden Net Sales Surge 22% in Q2
For the three months ended June 30, 2010, net sales for Jarden Corp. increased 21.9%, with organic growth of 8.7%, to $1.5 billion compared to $1.3 billion for the same period in the previous year…
Johnson Health Tech N.A. Names Nathan Pyles President
Johnson Health Tech North America named Nathan Pyles president. Pyles, who has been with the company for 17 years, takes over for the departing Chris Clawson. In addition, Bob Zande, who has served as JHTNA's CFO since January 2009, has been promoted
Harrow Sports Introduces Volleyball Gear
Harrow Sports, a Denver-based manufacturer of athletic equipment and apparel, announced the addition of volleyball to its lineup of equipment and apparel. The collection included uniforms, teamwear, bags, accessories, and footwear…
Victoria’s Secret to Launch Co-Branded NFL Line
Victoria's Secret PINK announced the launch of an exclusive assortment of officially licensed merchandise with the National Football League…
Titleist, FootJoy Parent Sees Q2 Earnings Surge 50%
Fortune Brands Inc., parent of Acushnet Company, reported revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 improved 9.1% to $1.90 billion from $1.74 billion a year ago on double-digit sales growth in home and security products and “strong gains”
Outdoor Industry Association to Launch Eco-Index at OR Show
The Outdoor Industry Association's Eco Working Group will hold informational sessions during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, UT to introduce brands, designers and suppliers to the Beta Phase 1 version of the outdoor industry's
Call to Fight Privatization of Vermont Wildlife
Orion The Hunters' Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding hunting by providing intellectual leadership on hunting-related issues, said recent legislation passed in Vermont jeopardizes the public's right to collective ownershi
Sturm, Ruger Sees Q2 Results Slip on Tough Comparisons, But Outlook Confident
Sales and earnings slipped for Sturm, Ruger and Co. for the second quarter, but management for the firearms manufacturer remained confident in the general health of the overall buying environment as consumers continue to show interest in the company’
Adidas to Debut Outdoor Line
Beginning in fall 2011, Adidas will debut its worldwide brand in the outdoor market with a newly developed repertoire of footwear, apparel and accessories they feel is pertinent to the U.S. market…
Amanda Beard to Endorse Aqua Sphere
Amanda Beard, the four-time Olympic swimmer and new mom, has signed on to become the new face of Aqua Sphere. Beard had long been sponsored by Speedo…
Rocky Brands Swings to Q2 Profit on Cost Cuts, Sales Growth
Rocky Brands swung to a second quarter profit on recovering sales, cost cutting measures and improving margins along with resurgences from the Work, Wholesale and Military segments…
