G-III Apparel Group Returns to 4th-Quarter Profit
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. sales grew 13.6% in the three-month period ended Jan. 31, to $193.8 million from $170.7 million during the comparable period last year. Net income was $9 million, or 49 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $32.1 million, or $
Ritchey Designs Names Tan to GM Position
After a stint at Look Cycle, Ming Tan is back at Ritchey Design, Inc. as its new general manager with responsibility for the Ritchey Design and Syncros Applied Technology brands in North America. Tan replaces former Ritchey Design General Manager Steve Pa
Iowa Conservation Trust Fund Legislaton on Way to Governor
Iowa took a step closer to becoming at least the fourth state to dedicate tax revenue to conservation when its House of Representatives approved the Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund act. The bill, now headed to the governor for signing,
Bakers Footwear’s Q4 Earnings Climb
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported sales increased 3.9% in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, to $57.6 million from $55.5 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 3.9%, compared to 3.6% in the prior-year period…
Hat World Re-Brands to Lids
Hat World, Inc., a subsidiary of Genesco Inc., plans a re-branding campaign designed to leverage its LIDS retail brand across the three major divisions of its business. The move includes renaming its Sports Fan-Attic and Impact Sports businesses…
Lotto to Sponsor San Diego Boca Soccer Club
San Diego Boca football club announced a two-year agreement with Lotto Team Sport to be the gear and merchandise supplier for next year's National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season…
Outdoor Channel’s CFO Burke Resigns
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. said Shad Burke has tendered his resignation as the company's Chief Financial Officer, effective March 19, 2010, for personal reasons…
Leupold Drops Suit Against Zeiss
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. comfirmed in a release that it has dropped its lawsuit against Carl Zeiss Optical, Inc. for patent infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Zeiss and two other defendants infringe on a patent that Leupold & Stevens holds involving Tr
USSA Unveils New Sportsmen’s Rights Program
The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) has announced a new initiative it says is aimed at building an army of sportsmen from coast to coast to protect America's outdoor heritage for future generations…
Li and Fung 2009 Profits Rise 29% on 6% Decline in Sales
Hong Kong-based multinational Li & Fung Limited said it earned record profits for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009 despite a 6% decline in sales to $13.4 billion. Core operating profit increased by 29% to $511.4 million, largely due to the Group's cost-c
Fed Issues New Regulations on Gift Cards
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced final rules to restrict the fees and expiration dates that may apply to gift cards – a significant source of profit growth in recent years for retailers. The rules protect consumers from certain unexpected co
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos Among Most Ethical Companies
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos made Ethisphere Institute's list of the 100 most ethical companies in the world for 2010…
Performance Bicycle to Open Another California Store
For the second time in two weeks, Performance Bicycle said it will open a new retail location in California. The Chapel Hill, NC-based bike dealer said the new store would open in Woodland Hills north of Los Angeles on May 7, 2010…
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Hires eCommerce Manager
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group named a former REI Internet manager as its eCommerce manager, adding to a string of hires in its marketing department since September. Other recent hires include product designers, a graphic designer and a sales director…
Report: Lebron James Close to New Nike Deal
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, basketball superstar Lebron James is close to signing a new agreement with Nike Inc…
