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Columbia Sportswear Declares Special Cash Dividend

Columbia Sportswear Co. announced the company's board of directors approved a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on Dec. 6, 2010 to shareholders of record on Nov. 22, 2010. The aggregate amount of payment to be made in connection with

Quail Unlimited Relocates to Albany, GA

Quail Unlimited will be moving its national office from Edgefield, SC, to Albany, GA, and its new offices will be built on property being donated by Phoebe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital…

Easton Extends NHL Contract with Sharks Star

Easton Hockey has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with San Jose Sharks right wing Dany Heatley, a five-time NHL All-Star. Heatley will continue to wear Easton Hockey Gear exclusively along with being active in the development of future Easton pr

Major Retailers Foresee 2.8% Comps Growth Over Holidays

BDO USA, LLP latest survey of chief marketing officers (CMOs) at leading U.S. retailers found they expect comparable and overall sales to increase by 2.83% and 3.51% respectively, for the 2010 holiday season. One reason: inventories are higher and broader

Clarus’ Pro-Forma Sales Climb 9.7% in Q3

Clarus Corp., parent of Black Diamond Equipment and Gregory Mountain Products, reported consolidated sales for the third quarter of 2010 grew 9.7% versus pro forma sales of $30.9 million. Pro-forma sales include the combined results plus the results of Gr

Thule Acquires TracRac

The Thule Group has acquired TracRac Inc., a manufacturer of branded truck racks and accessories in the U.S. Terms were not disclosed…

ESPN Finalizes Sale of BASS to Investor Group

ESPN Inc. has finalized the sale of BASS, LLC to a group of investors including Don Logan, Jerry McKinnis and Jim Copeland. An agreement in principle was announced in August by ESPN and the transaction was completed Monday…

The Buckle’s October Comps Increase 2.6%

The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 30 increased 2.6% from comparable store net sales for the year earlier period. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month increased 6.7% to $71.1 million from net sales of $66

Timberland Revenues Rise 2.5% on Growth Overseas

The Timberland Co. reported revenue increased 2.5% to $432.3 million compared to the prior year period, reflecting growth across Europe and Asia, partially offset by a decline in North America. Net income jumped 38.1% to $52.2 million, or diluted earning

Stage Stores October Comps Dip 3.5%

Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the four week October period ended Oct. 30, 2010 decreased 1.1% to $100 million from $101 million in the prior year four week period ended Oct. 31, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 3.5%…

J.C. Penney’s Comps Dip 1.9%

J. C. Penney Co., Inc. reported its comparable store sales decreased 1.9% for the four-week period ended Oct. 30, 2010. Geographically, the company's best performing regions were the northeast and southwest regions, as compared to the central and nor

TJX Reports Flat Comps

The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 30, were $1.8 billion, up 5% over the $1.7 billion achieved a year ago. Consolidated comparable store sales were flat…

Orange 21 Gains Additional Financing

Orange 21 Inc., the owner of the Spy Optic eyewear brand, said that effective Nov. 1, its wholly owned subsidiary Orange 21 North America Inc. (O21NA), entered into a $1.0 million promissory note with one of Orange 21 Inc.'s shareholders, Costa Brava

ACE Publishes Annual Fitness Survey

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announced the top ten fitness trends for 2011. With over 2,700 responses, the findings conclude that consumers have a more positive outlook on the future economy and also realize the importance of taking care of them