SGB Update Sportsmans
Smotherman Joins CVA National Pro Staff
Blackpowder Products, Inc. (BPI) has announced addition of Tony Smotherman to the CVA National Pro Staff team. Tony brings with him a strong background in muzzleloading hunting experience and technical gun knowledge that was gained through years of previo
Shock Doctor Moves into Base Layer Category
Shock Doctor, Inc. announced its entry into the base layer protective category with its new ShockSkin line. Products include padded impact shirts and shorts for contact sports, including football, basketball, lacrosse and hockey…
Cleveland.Srixon Names Lovejoy Product Manager for Women’s/Juniors Category
Cleveland Golf/Srixon said that, effective immediately, Jilayne Lovejoy has been promoted to the position of Product Manager for the Women’s & Junior categories…
SandP Lowers Foot Locker’s Debt Ratings
Standard & Poor's lowered the debt ratings of Foot Locker Inc. one notch to B+ from BB-. The rating agency cited operational challenges due to poor same-store sales and eroding credit-protection measures…
DSW Doubles Earnings, Comps up 8.7%
DSW Inc. doubled its earnings per diluted share in the quarter ended Oct. 31 on the strength of 8.7% comp store sales gains. The company reported net income doubled to $26.6 million on net sales of $444.6 million, up 13.5% from the the quarter ended Oct.
Genesco’s Q3 Profits Climb 28%; Comps Dip 2%
Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 of $11.5 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, up 27.8% from the $9.0 million, or 43 cents, reported a year ago. Sales of $390 million were essentially
The Buckle Sees Online Transactions Boost Third Quarter Sales
The Buckle, Inc. continued to bury its competition, posting impressive results in an otherwise dreary retail third quarter as the self-described “denim destination” continued to ride strength from online sales and growing comps. Net sales for
Adidas to Make Euro 1 Sneakers
Adidas has reached an agreement to make €1 sneakers for millions of people around the world who cannot afford to buy shoes, with pilot production to begin next year in Bangladesh. The move, according to the Daily Telegraphy, was inspired by Banglade
Pheasants Forever Adds Conservation Program Experts in North Dakota
Pheasants Forever is expanding its Farm Bill Biologist program in North Dakota with the addition of two new positions created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and local Soil Conse
Cancer Survivors Featured in Nike LIVESTRONG Campaign
The holiday print and digital campaign for NIKE Livestrong will feature professional triathlete and cancer survivor, Laurel Wassner, alongside seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, World Champion runner Sanya Richards, major leaguer Jon Lester
Shoe Carnival’s Q3 Earnings Nearly Triple
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter increased 12.6% to $191.5 million from $170.1 million a year ago, and jumped 10.2% on a same-store basis. Net earnings surged 188% to $7.5 million, or 59 cents a share, from $2.6 million, or 21 cent
Dick’s SG’s Q3 Earnings Increase Three-Fold, Comps Rise 1.9%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings tripled to $18.9 million, or 16 cents per diluted share, from $6.2 million, or 5 cents per share. Results exceeded estimated earnings expectations provided on Aug. 20 of 4 to 7 cents a share
Orange 21 Q3 Sales Fall 21%
Orange 21 Inc. reported consolidated net sales for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2009 were $8.8 million compared to net sales of $12.0 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2008…
Son Replaces Father as CEO at CytoSport
Michael Pickett is replacing his father Greg Pickett as president and CEO at the sports nutrition company Cytosport. Greg Pickett, who led the company with Michael Pickett since its inception, will remain the chairman of the board of directors. Michael Pi
RECALL: Salomon Ski Bindings
About 10,000 alpine ski bindings from Salomon USA are being recalled. The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control
