Puma’s Q3 Sales Slump 11.4% in Americas
Puma's sales dropped 5.5 % to €673.4 million ($1.005 bn) in the third quarter. At constant exchange rates, sales were down 9.8%. Sales in the Americas fell 11.4% due to a “difficult economic environment.”…
Cabela’s To Manage Credit Card for Another Retailer
Cabela's Inc. announced a partnership with CHS, an energy, grains and foods company, to create a new credit card and loyalty program for customers of Cenex filling stations, a brand of CHS. It's the first credit card and loyalty program created
Iconix to Pay Fine to FTC
Iconix Brand Group Inc. will pay $250,000 and post notices about its information collection practices under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC had said that the company didn't comply with certain provisions of the Childre
Gore-Tex Partners with Soles4Souls
W.L. Gore & Associates has partnered with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing shoes to people in need, to launch the GORE-TEX brand 'How Far Can One Pair Go?' national shoe drive and footwear promotion…
Tackle and Fishing Line Sales Up Despite Economy
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has announced the publication of a quarterly fishing license sales index to track trends that have an impact on the industry and the entire recreational f
Gamehide Extends Commitment to Conservation with Pheasants Forever Line
Gamehide has introduced a special new line of Pheasants Forever (PF) apparel. Products in the line of licensed PF “camp wear” include tee shirts, sweatshirts, baseball caps and stocking caps. As part of Gamehide's Legacy Program, each time a Gamehide
TJX Ups Q3, FY Outlook; Updates Long-term Growth Plans
The TJX Companies, Inc. raised its outlook for third quarter and full year sales and earnings and provided updated information on its growth model for the next three fiscal years…
Garmin Extends Title Sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream Through 2013
Garmin Ltd. has extended for an additional three years its title sponsorship of Team Garmin-Slipstream, the ProTour cycling team dedicated to ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions, according to a press release issued by
Keller Joins Bushnell
Bushnell recently announced the addition of Trent Keller to their team of product managers. Trent will be responsible for on-going new product development and updates to the Bushnell binocular line…
Remington Parent to Go Public
As was predicted, Cerberus Capital Management has confirmed via a filing with the SEC that it is filing for an initial public offering for its Freedom Group, Inc. on Wednesday. Cerberus, a private equity firm best known for its ill-fated acquisitions of C
Lafuma Group America Completes Acquisition of Eider and Killy Brands
The Lafuma Group's US subsidiary has successfully completed its acquisition and full integration of two leading French ski brands, Eider and Killy. The company said combination with Eider and Killy strengthens the group's already diverse portfol
Cybex Sales, Earnings Fall in Q3
Cybex International, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $29.0 million compared to $35.8 million for the corresponding 2008 period. The Company reported net income for the third quarter of 2009 of $0.1 million, or 0 cents per diluted sh
Nordstrom Rack to Open New Store in Pentagon City
Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. will open a 33,912-square-foot Nordstrom Rack, a unit of the company's off-price retail division, in the Pentagon City area of Arlington, Va. Scheduled to open in fall 2010 at Pentagon Centre, the new store will be the c
Arctic Cat Announces Financing Agreement with GE
Arctic Cat Inc. has entered into an agreement with GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance for it to become the exclusive provider of floorplan financing for Arctic Cat’s U.S. dealers…
Dickies Expands NYC Showroom
Dickies announced it is relocating its New York City showroom. The new space, located at 1400 Broadway provides approximately 4,000 square feet of usable space. The newly renovated space is expected to open in mid-November 2009…
