Gibbon Slacklines Expands North American Sales Force
Gibbon Slacklines, manufacturer of slackline kits distributed exclusively by Canaima Outdoors in North America, announced the support of four new sales agencies covering twenty states in the United States as well as British Columbia, the Yukon and Ontario
PacSun Q3 Sales Fall 17.1%; New CEO Outlines Initiatives to Revitalize Business
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., which has struggled profusely thus far in the fiscal 2009, outperformed most analysts estimates for the third quarter but warned investors that Holiday 2009 would be weaker than originally predicted…
Spyder Names Resort Uniform Sales Representative
Spyder Active Sports added Jeff Burkley to its sales teams to focus on strengthening and servicing Spyder’s uniform program as Resort Uniform Sales Representative. While the majority of his time will be spent in North America, he will oversee global
Hibbett Sports Gets Q3 Boost from Greater Focus on Performance
Helped by tighter expense controls and better product margins, Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported third quarter earnings increased in the mid-teens and raised its outlook for the year. Overall EPS of 30 cents per share in the quarter came in ahead of Wall Stre
Gregory Packs Adds New Designer to RandD Team
Gregory Mountain Products added a new product designer to its research and design division. John McGuire joins the Gregory team with experience in the outdoor backpack, commuter/lifestyle and travel bag categories…
The Buckle Sees Online Transactions Boost Third Quarter Sales
The Buckle, Inc. continued to bury its competition, posting impressive results in an otherwise dreary retail third quarter as the self-described “denim destination” continued to ride strength from online sales and growing comps. Net sales for
IPATH Names Director of Marketing
IPATH, the skate footwear brand owned by Timberland Inc., appointed Craig Metzger as its new director of marketing. Metzger brings to IPATH more than fifteen years experience in the action sports industry, including work in brand management, marketing and
Golf a Bright Sport in Tough Third Quarter for Perry Ellis
Perry Ellis, Inc. sales fell 19.7% to $178.6 million in the third quarter from $222.8 million in the year-ago period. Nearly all the decline came from the exit of businesses, including the PING golf apparel line, Dockers outerwear as well as certain priva
Gordini USA Expands Global Ski Team
Gordini USA said top ranked pro skiers Lynsey Dyer and Eric Hjorleifson have joined its global ski team for 2010/2011….
New Pack Brands From VF Outdoor Aimed at Club and Other Mass Channels
VFC is launching two new backpack brands, Wolf Creek and L8R, in an effort to address a broader audience and leverage the company’s strong sourcing structure. The two brands were created to help retailers in both existing and new channels who have b
Adidas Ends Manufacturing Relationship with Philippine Firm
Adidas Group said had decided to end its business relationship with SS Venture Inc, a Philippine-based manufacturer of vulcanized footwear, according to The Philippine Star…
Deckers Wins Ugg Copyright Lawsuit
Deckers Outdoor Corp. won a copyright infringement lawsuit against a Melbourne, Australia firm over the sale of counterfeit Ugg boots. An Australian court has ordered the company, Hepbourne, to pay Australian $7.5 million (U.S. $6.9 mm) to Deckers…
Blacks Leisure Creditors Support Rescue Plan
Creditors of Blacks Leisure Group, the outdoor retailer based in the United Kingdom, voted overwhelmingly on a rescue plan that should allow the company to stay in business…
Orange 21’s Q3 Sales Fall 27%; Posts Loss…
Orange 21 Inc. reported that consolidated net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, were $8.8 million compared to net sales of $12.0 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $1.1 million for the quarter compared to net income of $6,000
ATF Authorizes Manufacturers to Streamline Required Firearms Markings
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued a ruling authorizing licensed manufacturers who perform a manufacturing process on firearms for another licensed manufacturer not to place their serial numbers and other required identif
