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1% for the Planet Members Boost Giving by 40% in 2010
1% for the Planet said its environmental donations grew by 40%. The organization is a network of companies in 43 countries who pledge to give at least 1% of their revenue to environmental causes. In the last three years, more than one company a day has jo
Montrail Launches E-Commerce
Montrail, which is owned by Columbia Sportswear, announced the official launch of Montrail.com, a new e-commerce site where consumers can learn about and buy Montrail products online directly from the company…
Andy Zimmerman Leaves Legacy Paddlesports
Legacy Paddlesports LLC announced that Andy Zimmerman has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. Zimmerman is a founder of Legacy and will retain his ownership stake in the company…
United Sporting Companies Taps Dick Rosenlieb as Director of Marketing
United Sporting Companies (USC) announces the appointment of Dick Rosenlieb as Director of Marketing. Initiatives will include placing increased emphasis on brand building, public relations and customer satisfaction…
J. C. Penney’s February Comps Climb 6.4%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that its comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011, increased 6.4%, with all divisions reporting an increase over last year. Women's apparel and accessories, children's apparel, and
Yue Yuen’s Sales Climb 29% in First Quarter
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported first quarter sales rose 28.9% year on year to approximately US $1.7 billion, and net profit attributable to owners of the company increased 17.8% year on year to approximately $141.7 million…
Bearpaw Appoints CFO and COO
Bearpaw, the maker of sheepskin boots, has appointed Wayne Cottrell as its chief financial officer and chief operating officer…
McDavid to Launch Education Newsletter
McDavid plans to use a semi-annual newsletter to inform athletic trainers, coaches, physical therapists, sports medicine clinics and professionals about what resources and tools are available to keep players of all levels protected…
Pertex Partners with Spyder Active Sports
Pertex, designer and manufacturer of high-performance fabrics, has partnered with Spyder Active Sports to produce new pieces for snowsport brand's 2011-12 fall/winter collection…
Golfsmith Fourth Quarter Sales Up Double-Digits, But Charges Hinder Bottom Line
Golfsmith International Holding, Inc. recorded double-digit top-line growth for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1, but various charges along with higher shipping and freight costs dropped the company to a loss for the period…
Athleta to Open 8 to 10 Stores in ’11
Gap Inc. plans to open between eight and 10 Athleta stores in the U.S. in 2011, including one in Los Angeles. In January, Athleta, acquired by the Gap Inc. in September 2008, opened its first full-scale retail location on Fillmore Street in San Francisco.
West Marine Sees Turnaround Progressing
West Marine, Inc. reported revenues advanced 3.3% in the fourth quarter to $107.3 million with same-store sales ahead 1.6%. The net loss widened to $19.8 million from $12.8 million but the prior-year period included numerous one-time benefits. Excluding b
Derby Cycle AG Reports Very Strong Revenue Growth in Q1
Derby Cycle AG reported revenues grew 30.5% to €37.8 million ($51.5 mm) in the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 31 on soaring sales of e-bikes. Germany’s largest bicycle manufacturer said that despite a 39.0% increase in cost of materials, it w
Interior Solicits Comments on 10-Year Plan for Refuge System
The U.S. Department of Interior is accepting public comments on draft vision plan to guide the growth and management of the National Wildlife Refuge System that was released Thursday by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. The public can comment on the
West Marine Sales Up 3.3% in Q4
West Marine, Inc. reported that net revenues for the 13 weeks ended Jan. 1, 2011 were $107.3 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 3.3%, compared to net revenues of $103.9 million for the corresponding period last year, with comparable store sales incr
