U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Polar Bear Critical Habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to designate critical habitat for the polar bear, and will open a 60-day public comment period on the measure. The critical habitat proposal identifies habitat in three separate areas or units: b
ATF, U.S. Attorney, and Firearms Industry Join Forces to Stop Illegal Firearms Purchases in San Diego
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and representatives from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – the trade association for the firearms industry – have announced a major campaign to reduce significantly the illegal
Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results
Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran
Remington, Marlin Parent Posts Q2 Sales; Confirms Plans for IPO
Freedom Group, Inc., which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika brand names, reported in an SEC filing that it sold appoximately 1.1 million long gun
Dynasty Apparel Honored by MLB for Diversity
Dynasty Apparel Industries is Major League Baseball’s Diversity Business Partner, Vendor Spotlight for the month of October…
Crons Named Official Big South Provider
The Crons Brand, a team sports apparel brand, has been named the Official Apparel and Uniform Provider of the Big South Conference. The announcement of the 2-year agreement was made jointly by Big South Commissioner Kyle Kallander and Crons CEO and Found
Lululemon Hikes Third Quarter Guidance
Lululemon Athletica inc. raised its guidance for the third quarter. The company now expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of 17 cents a share to 19 cents a share as compared to its previous guidance range for diluted earnings per share of
Gear 2000 Signs James Harrison
Gear 2000, the distributor of football protective equipment, has signed Pittsburgh All-Pro Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison to promote its line of Z-Cool shoulder pads and accessories. Harrison is being featured in the company's 2010 produ
VF Corp. Q3 Revenues Decline, but TNF and Vans Grow
VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues declined 5% to $2.09 billion from $2.2 billion in the year-ago period, with foreign currency translation accounting for two percentage points of the decline. Net income declined to $217.9 million, or $1.94 a share.
Warnaco Names President of Chaps
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed Michael Prendergast as president of its Chaps division. Prendergast joins Warnaco from ROC Apparel, LLC, where he served as Group President for Rocawear. Previously, he spent seven years with Tommy Hilfiger…
Mark Ecko Names VP, E-Commerce
Mark Ecko Enterprises has named Bryon Colby, former managing director of e-commerce technology provider Fry Inc.’s New York office, vice president of e-commerce…
LaCrosse Footwear Sales Edge Up 1.2% in Q3
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported net sales of $40.8 million in the third quarter, up from $40.3 million in the third quarter of 2008. Net income was $2.2 million or 35 cents per diluted share, compared to $2.8 million or 43 cents, a year ago…
Johnson Outdoors Hosts Roundtable Discussion with New York Governor
Johnson Outdoors was the site of a roundtable discussion hosted by New York State Governor, David A. Paterson on October 26. Due in part to its adaptation of leading edge solar technologies in Eureka! military tents, Johnson Outdoors was identified as a
Sunice Hires Golf Sales Reps
Sunice, the Montreal-based outerwear firm, announced the hiring of 27 veteran golf sales representatives in the U.S. Sunice’s new sales team includes a broad core of former outerwear sales specialists…
Delta Apparel’s Q1 Profits Soar on 8.4% Revenue Gain
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported sales grew 8.4% in its first quarter ended Sept. 26, to $99.1 million. The retail-ready segment reported a sales increase of 25.5% while its activewear segment reported a sales decline of 5.7%. Net income nearly tripled to $2.
