NRF Survey: More Americans Looking to Spend Tax Refunds
After two years of paying down debt and skipping family vacations, many Americans plan to cautiously start spending their tax refunds once again. According to NRF's 2010 Tax Returns Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, 43
Lotto Team Sport USA to Sponsor FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
Lotto Team Sport USA, a division of Etonic Worldwide, signed a three-year agreement as the official soccer equipment supplier of the FC Tampa Bay Rowdies…
Sports Direct Considers Acquiring Blacks Leisure
Sports Direct International said it was considering making a cash offer for the 71.5% of Blacks Leisure that it does not already own…
Delta Apparel Hikes FY10 Guidance on Higher Sales and Margins
Delta Apparel, Inc. raised its quidance on net sales and earnings for its 2010 fiscal year ending July 3, 2010. For the full fiscal year 2010, the the parent of M.J. Soffe now expects net sales of $395 to $400 million compared to its prior guidance of net
Oakley Grew at Double Digit Rates in 2009
Premium sunglass brand Oakley continued to grow at double digit rates in 2009, according to Italy's Luxottica Group, S.p.A., which reported sales declined 6.4% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009. The company said Oakley, which it acquired in 2007, wi
Nike Golf Sponsors the EWGA 2010 Member-Get-A-Member Program
Nike Golf continues its sponsorship of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) Member-Get-A-Member program for 2010 and has renewed as a supporting partner for the nationwide organization…
Coalition Lobbies for Greater Emphasis on Outdoor Recreation at NFS
A coalition of national and regional outdoor groups, including Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association, Appalachian Mountain Club, the Mountaineers and the Colorado Mountain Club is lobbying the Obama Administration to make enhancing human recreati
Total Apparel Group Reports Growth in Q4
Total Apparel Group, Inc., the U.S. distributor of the FIFA, Kappa and Robe Di Kappa brands, reported revenues of$552,990 in its fourth quarter. It also said it remains committed and on pace to complete its audit by the end of Q1 2010 and will immediately
Element 21 Golf Sees Q2 Revenues Soar
Element 21 Golf Company reported revenues grew 52% in its second quarter ended Dec. 31, to $902,000 from $431,000. The increase in revenue was mainly attributable to a ramp in sales of the company's Carrrot Stix brand of fishing equipment…
Nikwax N.A. Names Alberta Rep
Nikwax N.A. has signed with OnwardUp to cover the Alberta, Canada sales territory. OnwardUp is run and operated by mountaineer and alpine guide Rob Owens…
Kelty Donates 300 Tents to Haitian Relief Efforts
In response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, 2010, Kelty has donated almost 300 tents to help provide temporary shelter for families and individuals left homeless in the quake’s aftermath…
Columbia Sportswear Launches m-Commerce Site
Columbia Sportswear Company said it launched Columbia.com/Mobile, a new mobile portal to Columbia.com designed to help consumers learn about Columbia's outdoor products, experience the brand, or shop — using a mobile device…
Big 5’s Q4 Profits Surge 77.8%, Sees Q1 Above Consensus
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings vaulted 77.8% in its fourth quarter. Sales advanced 8.2% to $237.6 million from $219.6 million with comps inching up 0.1%. The sporting goods chain also said it expects first-quarter earnings to range between 1
Bob Mayerson Named President, COO and CFO of Eastern Mountain Sports
Eastern Mountain Sports said it promoted Bob Mayerson to president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Ted Manning has been appointed executive vice president for merchandising and retail marketing, and Scott Barrett will assume the role
Kenneth Cole Returns to the Black
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. reported adjusted operating earnings per fully-diluted share of 21 cents a share in the fourth quarter versus a loss of 27 cents in the year-ago period, consistent with its pre-announcement on Feb. 11, 2010. The significant
