Nexcen’s Q4 Revenues Slide 17%
Nexcen Brands, the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 decreased 17% to $10.6 million from $12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The decrease is primarily due to current economic conditions, incl
Broder Bros. Q4 Revenues Slid 16.7%
Broder Bros. reported fourth quarter 2009 net sales were $182.8 million compared to $219.5 million for the fourth quarter 2008. Loss from operations was $200,000 compared to income from operations of $3.2 million for the fourth quarter 2008, excluding th
Orange 21’s 2009 Sales Drop 27.7%
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optics, reported consolidated net sales for the year ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $34.2 million compared to $47.3 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008. The company incurred a net loss of $3.4 million for the year, compare
Marlin Firearms to Close North Haven Plant
Marlin Firearms Co., which is part of Freedom Group, is closing its New Haven, CT plant. All 265 employees will lose their jobs…
Steve Madden Sets Three-for-Two Stock Split
Steve Madden said its board has approved a three-for-two stock split of the company's outstanding common shares…
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…
90,000 Sign Petition for Wetlands Conservation
In a “resounding vote” for conservation of the nation's natural resources, more than 90,000 Americans have signed a petition supporting restoration of federal protections for wetlands and clean water and affirming the role wetland ecosystems play, ac
