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LIVESTRONG Fitness Line to Bow at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Johnson Health Tech North America (JHTNA) recently received the exclusive rights to the LIVESTRONG brand on its consumer and commercial fitness equipment. The initial LIVESTRONG product offering will consist of treadmills, elliptical trainers, and indoor
Orange 21’s Q1 Sales Plunge 36%; Loss Slightly Narrowed
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported sales in the first quarter fell 36.2% to $7.4 million from $11.6 million. The loss in the period of $804,000, or 8 cents a share, was slightly less than the deficit of $851,000, or 10 cents, a year ago…
NICS: Gun Sales Up 30% for April
The upward trend in firearms sales continued in April, marking the sixth consecutive month of significant increases. Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,225,980 checks in April 2009. This fig
Nike, Inc. to Cut 5% of Workforce; 500 Affected in Beaverton
Nike, Inc. has finished its global workforce review that was initially announced in February regarding the company's objectives to enhance its consumer focus, speed decision making and create a stronger organizational structure for the future. Based
GoLite Promotes Team Members, Hires New Sales Agencies
GoLite has promoted three key team members: Andy Burgess, formerly VP of Product, is now SVP of Product, Sales and Marketing, creating a strong cohesive synergy between the different business units. Mark Flanagan, formerly European General Manager, is now
Bushnell to Acquire C’eb’e Eyewear Brand
MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity firm, and Bushnell Outdoor Products said that Bushnell has acquired the C'eb'e eyewear brand from Marcolin S.p.A., which listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The terms of the purchase agreement we
President Obama Praises REI’s Healthcare Efforts
While drawing laughter for saying REI “has to be fit since they're a fitness company,” President Obama praised the outdoor retailer for its commitment to providing health insurance for part-time as well as full-time employees…
Garmont N.A. Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Garmont N.A. Inc. has named Chris Lussier as VP of Sales and Marketing for its Outdoor Division. Lussier will lead sales of Bridgedale, Garmont Footwear, and the Life-Link product lines for the United States and Canada. He begins his new position immediat
OIA: March, Q1 Outdoor Sales Decline, but Camping Sales Rise…
March 2009 retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined dropped 5% compared to last March, moving from $369.2 million to $349.8 million, according to the most recent edition of The Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for the en
SIA: Snow Sports Market Sales Down 5% for Season…
SIA is reporting that fear about economic security kept consumers, retailers and suppliers in a cautious mood this season. The impact of the economic downturn on the snow sports market was unprecedented. Overall, the snow sports market sales declined 5% i
Weather, Holiday Drives Comps to Slight Growth in April; Discounters Thrive
Following a somewhat respectable March that saw several retailers raise guidance for the quarter, same-store sales for April saw the largest monthly gain since August on strength provided by several key factors. Tax rebates, warm weather, and the Easter h
Chum, Beyond Coastal Hire Lance Meller as Sales Mgr and Brand Development
Chums and Beyond Coastal Sun Care have hired Lance Meller as west coast national sales manager and brand development for Chums and Beyond Coastal…
GroupSTAHL Named 3M Supplier
GroupeSTAHL, a manufacturer of heat printing materials and technologies for garments and textiles, has been appointed a 3M Authorized Supplier of 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material (5807) a custom cuttable graphic transfer film in the U.S…
Luxottica Sees Q1 Top Line Fall 6.2%
For the first quarter of 2009, Luxottica posted sales of Euro 1.31 billion ($1.72 billion), compared to Euro 1.40 billion ($2.10 billion) for the first quarter of 2008 (down by 6.2% at current exchange rates and by 11.6% at constant exchange rates)…
Dillard’s, Inc. Sees 6% Drop in April Comps
Dillard's Inc. reported sales during April slumped 10% to $429.3 million from $476.8 million a year ago. Sales in comparable stores decreased 6% for the four-week period. Because the Easter holiday occurred in March last year and in April of the curr
