Report: Foot Locker Eyeing JJB Sports
Reports that Foot Locker Inc. is reviewing a possible acquisition or investment in JJB Sports sent shares of British retailer up, according to reports in British media…
Kohlberg Sports Acquires Maverik Lacrosse
Kohlberg Sports Group Inc., the owner of Bauer Hockey, has acquired Maverik Lacrosse, the manufacturer of lacrosse equipment, apparel and accessories. John Gagliardi will remain CEO of Maverik Lacrosse…
MidwayUSA Expands into Archery Marketplace
MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering prodcuts for shooting, reloading, gunsmithing and hunting, has expanded of the hunting line to now include archery gear…
STM Bags Names Former Eagle Creek Exec to Head Global Marketing
Australia's STM Bags has snatched up former Eagle Creek marketing and business development director Adam Ziegelman as vice president of global marketing. Ziegelman will be based in the company’s North American offices in Poway, CA and will repo
ATF Reverses Interpretation of GCA; NSSF Responds
Reversing an interpretation of the Gun Control Act that has been on the books for more than four decades, ATF posted a ruling declaring any shipment of a firearm by a manufacturer (FFL) to any agent or business (e.g., an engineering-design firm, patent la
Quiksilver Sales Drop 5% in Q2, Continued Earnings Jump Two-Fold
Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 decreased 5% to $468.3 million from $494.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Pro-forma consolidated income from continuing ope
Remington Acquires 75% Stake in Mountain Khakis
Remington Arms Company, Inc. has bought a 75% stake in Mountain Khakis, LLC in a deal that will accelerate product development at the Charlotte, NC-based maker of mountain lifestyle clothing while expand Remington's foothold in the outdoor lifestyle
The Buckle’s May Comps Slide 5.4%
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales for the four-week period ended May 29, 2010 decreased 5.4%. Net sales decreased 0.4% to $60.3 million from $60.6 million a year ago…
Apparel Sales Propel 13.7% Growth in May Online Sales
In May, eCommerce sales grew 1.7% over the same month a year earlier, forging well ahead of growth in brick and mortar sales, according to the latest report from MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. The month marked the 8th consecutive month of double
Costco Sales Rise 11% in May on Strong International Growth
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $6.09 billion for the four weeks ended May 30, 2010, an increase of 11% from $5.47 billion in the same four-week period last year. Comps, excluding gasoline sales, rose 5% in the United States…
Team USA Offers Record $20 Million Carrot
According to Sporting Intelligence, the team with the biggest financial incentive to win the 2010 World Cup is the United States with a record setting mark…
Stage Stores Sees 2.9% May Comp Decline
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that sales for the four week May period ended May 29, 2010 decreased 0.6% to $116 million from $117 million in the prior year four week period ended May 30, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 2.9% this year versus a decreas
LOOPTWORKS Expands Distribution into Wholesale
LOOPTWORKS, makers of apparel and accessories upcycled from pre-consumer industrial excess, is launching wholesale distribution with a focus on outdoor specialty stores and eco-friendly boutiques. The company said it has seen strong demand online at their
Bon-Ton’s May Comps Dip 1.1%
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended May 29, 2010 decreased 1.1%. Total sales for the four weeks decreased 1.3% to $186.5 million compared with $188.9 million for the prior year period…
What’s UP PR Moving to Denver
In order to better serve the outdoor and snow sport industry, What's UP Public Relations is moving from Bozeman, MO to Denver, CO, effective June 15…
