SGB Update Sportsmans
Flat Fitty to Relocate to Carlsbad, CA
Flat Fitty, the maker of headwear for the action sports market, will be relocating from its Shenzhen, China production offices to its Carlsbad, CA offices in the immediate future…
Crimson Trace Establishes New Military Division, CTC Defense
Crimson Trace Corporation, manufacturer of Lasergrips® and Laserguard® laser-sighting systems, has launched a new division targeting military supply channels with military grade product: CTC Defense…
Nordstrom’s August Comps Climb 6.3%
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 6.3% increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 28. Preliminary total retail sales of $615 million for August 2010 increased 13.6% compared with total retail sales of $541 million for the same period in f
TJX Reports 2% Comp Gain in August
The TJX Cos. reported August 2010 sales reached $1.7 billion, up 6% over the $1.6 billion achieved in the year-ago month. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 2% compared to last year…
DSW Inc.’s Profits and Comps Surge in Q2
DSW Inc. reported net income of $23.5 million on net sales of $415.1 million for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010, compared with net income of $7.6 million on net sales of $369.5 million in the prior year quarter. Same-store sales increased 12% for
Mammut USA Reports Winter Orders Up 35%
Mammut Sports Group USA experienced a double-digit increase in its North America business for the first half of 2010 and with Winter 10/11 pre-orders up 35% over Winter 09/10, the company is anticipating another strong finish…
Garmont USA to Collaborate with Pacific Sierra Group
Strengthening their presence in both the ski and outdoor markets of Southern California and the Southwest, Garmont USA will partner with Justin Singer and the Pacific Sierra Group, effective immediately…
Cherokee Inc. Appoints CEO
Cherokee Inc. has appointed Henry Stupp as CEO and a member of its board of directors. He succeeds Robert Margolis, who will remain executive chairman…
NSSF Addresses Potential EPA Ban on Lead Ammo, Tackle
Much to the chagrin of the hunting, fishing and firearms communities, the Environmental Protection Agency is now considering a petition to ban all traditional firearms ammunition along with lead fishing sinkers on the grounds that the use of lead violates
Woolrich Hires VP to Manage Direct Business
Woolrich has appointed Gary DeGaetano as vice president of direct-to-consumer affairs. Among his responsibilities, DeGaetano will be managing the catalog and Internet business, as well as Woolrich's retail operations, including all stores…
VF Outdoor to Move to Nearby Alameda Island
The North Face and JanSport will move their headquarters operations from two buildings in San Leandro, CA to a new waterfront office park in Alameda, CA in fall 2011…
Title Nine Looks to Windy City
Title Nine will open two stores in the Chicago market, marking the company’s first store openings in the Midwest. According to the Chicago Tribune, the first will open by the end August in downtown Evanston and the second in the Lincoln Park neighbo
RECALL: Garmin Nüvi
Due to faulty batteries, Garmin Ltd. has issued a voluntary recall of certain Nüvi personal navigation devices. The recall will affect approximately 1.25 million Nüvi units, 796,000 of which were sold in the U.S…
OR Summer Market: Apparel Looks Ahead
The recent Outdoor Retailer Show reveals that consumers are looking for a little more style along with technology in outdoor apparel today. Perhaps driven by a healthier economy, color stood out as a trend finally making some serious inroads into spring 2
PacSun Q2 Losses Widen on Weak Comps, Struggling Juniors Business
A rebounding young men’s business and scaled-down discounting helped slow the bleeding for Pacific Sunwear in the second quarter ended July 31, but a difficult buying environment and a struggling juniors business caused the retailer to partly miss c
