Darby Communications has expanded its team of PR specialists with the addition of Account Executive, Shelly Schmidt, and Account Representative and Sponsorship Coordinator, Julie Hansell…
Year: 2014
Rocky Brands Sees Q4 Profit Slide Despite Sales Gain
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported adjusted net income fell 12.0 percent in its fourth quarter, to $2.2 million, or 29 cents per diluted share. Net sales increased 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, to $61.6 million…
Moncler Reports Americas Revenue Grew 44 Percent C-N in 2013
Moncler, the French outerwear brand that had a highly successful IPO last December, reported revenues reached €580.6 million ($771 mm)in 2013, up 25 percent in currency-neutral (C-N) terms. Moncler saw double-digit sales increases in all its interna
Dahon Selects QBP as North American IBD Distributor
Dahon has chosen Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) as its official wholesale distributor for independent bicycle dealers (IBDs) throughout North America. Dealers now have the choice to order from QBP or directly from Dahon…
Light and Motion Factory to Be Featured in Discovery Channel Program
Light & Motion’s new factory will be featured on the Discovery Channel’s How It’s Made program later this year. Crews are already filming how the company makes bike lights and other products at its fully integrated design, engineering, m
STX Signs Maryland Native Ben Hunt as Newest Pro Athlete
Baltimore-based STX, LLC announced a one-year deal with Major League Lacrosse (MLL) pro athlete Ben Hunt…
NFL, UA and GE Receive Submissions for Head Health Challenge II
More than 450 proposals from 19 countries were submitted to Head Health Challenge II, the NFL, Under Armour and GE announced. The challenge will award up to $10 million for new innovations and materials that can protect the brain from traumatic injury and
Life Fitness Signs Activewear Licensing Agreement
Life Fitness signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Amiee Lynn, Inc., to design, manufacture and market a full line of activewear…
Steve Madden’s Q4 Revenues Climb 8.7 Percent
Steve Madden reported net sales increased 8.7 percent in the fourth quarter to $342.9 million compared to $315.5 million in the same period of 2012. Retail comparable store sales decreased 6.7 percent…
The North Face Launches Mountain Athletics Virtual Training Program
The North Face launched a digital training platform in tandem with its new Mountain Athletics training apparel and footwear collection. The Mountain Athletics Training Program (www.thenorthface.com/mountainathletics) helps everyday athletes and weekend wa
Adidas Rolls Out Next-Generation Store
Adidas announced plans to open a new global retail concept, HomeCourt, premiering in the brand's largest store, the Adidas Brand Centre in Beijing/China. HomeCourt will be implemented in 25 stores globally over the course of 2014…
Perry Ellis Sees 16 Percent Drop in Q4 Revenues
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported fiscal fourth quarter revenues are expected to decline 16 percent to approximately $216 million vs. $258 million last year. The company blamed inclement weather across major parts of the country coupled with a chal
Escalade Boasts 18 Percent Growth in Sporting Goods in 2013
Escalade, Inc. reported net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 were 14 percent higher than the same quarter last year. Net revenues for the full year 2013 were 11 percent higher than last year. Sales growth was driven by the Sporting Goods segment…
Nautlius Sees 19 Percent Q4 Growth
Nautilus reported net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $77.1 million, a 19 percent increase. The gains were driven by strong growth in the company’s Retail segment, combined with continued gains in the Direct segment compared to $65.0 million in
ADA Welcomes Hibbett Team Sales
The ADA announced that Hibbett Team Sales, a subsidiary of Hibbett Sporting Goods, has joined the Athletic Dealers of America buying group…
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