Jarden Corp. Sees Q3 Sales Fall on Foreign Exchange Rates; Weak Retail
Jarden Corporation said net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30 decreased to $1.4 billion compared to $1.5 billion for the same period in the previous year. Approximately $44 million of the $104 million decrease in net sales was due to foreign exch
Firearms Industry and ATF Campaign To Prevent Illegal Firearm Purchases Making Impact
Over the past year, the Don’t Lie for the Other Guy program — jointly developed by ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — has been rolled out in several areas along the southwest border of the United States, according to a release by the
Winter Trails Celebrates 15 Years in 2010
Winter Trails celebrates its 15th year on January 9, 2010 at locations throughout the U.S. Organizers have made registration easy with an online service, at WinterTrails.org, that allows participants to sign up for their preferred location before arriving
Weik Joins RGS Wildlife Biologists
The Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) announces the hiring of Andrew P. Weik as its New England Regional Wildlife Biologist. Scheduled to start in January 2010, Weik will be responsible for implementing RGS' on-the-ground forest management and landowner an
Danner Upgrades Website
Danner, which is owned by LaCrosse Footwear, said it recently launched a new website (www.danner.com) which provides improved customer service and enhances the consumers experience with the brand…
LaCrosse Footwear Q3 Net Declines as Margins Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales of $40.8 million for the third quarter of 2009, up from $40.3 million in Q3 last year. The company sees encouraging at-once demand in certain niche markets and product categories, including outdoor footwear that
Under Armour Beats Q3 Estimates; Raises Outlook
Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 16.2% in the third quarter to $269.5 million from $231.9 million a year ago. Net income increased 1.9% to $26.2 million, or 52 cents a share, from $25.7 million, or 51 cents, a year ago. Apparel revenues incr
Iconix Acquires Controlling Stake in Ecko
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Ecko portfolio of brands, which represents over $1 billion of annual global retail sales. The Ecko portfolio includes Ecko Unlimited, Marc Ecko, the Rhino logo
Sunglass Hut Expands in South Africa and The Philippines
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced a further expansion in the Asia-Pacific region of Sunglass Hut. Sunglass Hut will enter into The Philippines and expand its existing presence in the Republic of South Africa through two separate agreements…
Iconix Brand Group Q3 Net Grows Double Digits
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. reported that revenue for the third quarter grew 8% to approximately $59.4 million from the year-ago quarter, which includes a gain of $3.7 million related to the sale of the Joe Boxer trademark in Canada. Excluding that gain, re
Golfsmith Q3 Earnings Decline as Revenues Fall 8.5%
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported revenues slid 8.5% in the third quarter to $90.6 million from $101.7 million a year ago. The decline reflects an 8.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 27.0% decrease in revenues from the direct-to-c
Dorel Hires International Manager for Cycling Group
Cycling Sports Group (CSG), the Recreational/Leisure Segment of Dorel Industries Inc., announced the promotion of Jeff Weiss in the newly created role of vice president of international business development…
Benchmade Hires New Director of Manufacturing
Benchmade Knife Company has hired Dave Winterling as the new Director of Manufacturing. He will be responsible for all manufacturing operations at the Oregon City plant…
Cabela’s Nearly Doubles Q3 Net Income; Raises Guidance
Cabela's Inc. reported that total revenue for the third quarter increased 2.0% to $624.3 million compared to $611.8 million for the third quarter of 2008. Retail store revenue increased 6.1% and comps rose 3.5% for the period, while direct revenues
Rab Opens U.S. Office; Hires Sales Force
Rab is opening a new Colorado-based office and warehouse. Matt Gowar, Rab’s CEO, now owns the company, which enters its third season on the North American market during the winter of 2009-10…
