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NSSF Hails Washington State Supreme Court Decision
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said it supported a recent ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court holding that the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans are applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment…
Nordstrom Profits Soar in Fourth Quarter Profits
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter to $172 million, or 77 per diluted share, from $68 million, or 31 cents a year ago. Fourth quarter same-store sales increased 6.9% compared with the same period in fiscal 2008. Net
Quiksilver Claims Victory in Roxywear Lawsuit
Quiksilver, Inc. said it had once again prevailed in its Federal court trial against Kymsta Corporation and Kymsta's claims against Quiksilver and Quiksilver's “Roxy” trademark. Kymsta had appealed Quiksilver's last two trial victories in t
244 More Russell Athletic Jobs Head to Bowling Green
Officials with Fruit of the Loom announced that 244 more positions within Russell Athletic in Alexander City, AL, will be moved to the company's corporate campus in Bowling Green, KY…
New Balance Announces Soles4Souls Haiti Relief Effort Initiative
Non-profit Soles4Souls and New Balance have joined forces to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti…
Cabela’s Continues Partnership for Elk Country
Cabelas renewed sponsorship of several Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation initiatives for 2010. For 2010, Cabelas is again donating gift cards and merchandise used as premiums in RMEF membership drives, contributing items for auctions and other fundraisers, un
Whistler Blackcomb Auction Delayed One Week
Lenders have postponed until next week a foreclosure auction of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort hosting Winter Olympics events, wire services reported…
Puma Parent Eyes Smaller Acquisitions
PPR SA is studying several small-scale acquisitions to bolster its luxury and lifestyle portfolio. In a presentation of the French company's 2009 results in Paris, Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault said the company would remain “vigilant
Body Bar Launches Exchange Program
Body Bar Inc., the fitness equipment company, introduced Refurbished Body Bar, available at a discount to clubs and individuals. Through an exchange program, users can exchange any brand weighted bar, including competitor “knockoff” bars, for a new Body B
UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) Partners with Steve Madden
New York-based shoe brand UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) and Steve Madden announced an official partnership and are preparing to unveil their first joint effort with UES' Fall 2010 collection. Each party will have an even stake in the venture, with UES d
SMC Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, celebrated its 40th anniversary at its recently concluded trade show, Winter Sports Market…
R.G. Barry Names Jay Smith to Top China Sourcing Post
R.G. Barry Corporation, the parent of Terrasoles, has named veteran product development, sourcing and marketing professional Jay Smith its China-based vice president of sourcing…
Street Surfing Partners with Marvel
Street Surfing, LLC is transporting Spider-Man from comic books to skate parks and streets this spring with the introduction of the Spider-Man 3-D Wave Board, the first licensed casterboard in the market. As part of its agreement with Marvel Entertainment
OR Winter Market: The Backcountry…
The backcountry market continued to break trail at Outdoor Retailer’s Winter Market tradeshow, both in product innovation and industry buzz. “Backcountry wintersports has become the hardgoods core around which the show revolves,” says Ou
REI Doubles 2009 Net on 1.5% Increase in Sales
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) reported pre-audited earnings in 2009 more than doubled to $29.8 million from $14.5 million a year ago. Revenues improved 1.4% to $1.45 billion from $1.43 billion…
