West Marine Inc.'s will accelerate a store revitalization program to accommodate more of the apparel, footwear, paddle sports, personal electronics and other lifestyle products after sales of those categories grew at double-digit rates in the third q
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Timberland and VF Outdoor Americas President Frisk Departs for Aldo Group
Timberland President Patrik Frisk is leaving VF Corp. to take a position as CEO of the Canadian fashion footwear retailer Aldo Group, according to wire reports…
TRX Promotes Paul Zadoff To President
TRX, the maker of functional training programs and creator of Suspension Training bodyweight exercise, has promoted Paul Zadoff to the role of president where he will head the TRX leadership team in charge of successfully driving the brand’s next ch
Under Armour Sees Hyper Growth Slowing Down
Under Armour delivered another blowout quarter with revenues jumping 29.7 percent and net income ahead 22.4 percent. The third-quarter performance again led the company to raise its targets for the year. But getting much of the attention was its initial f
Unifi Inc. to Invest $40MM to Boost Capacity in CAFTA/NAFTA Region
Unifi Inc. said it will increase its yarn texturing capacity in the U.S. and Central America to serve growing demand for its Repreve and other premium synthetic yarns from Hanesbrands, Patagonia, The North Face, DC, Quiksilver and other brands and retaile
Jarden Outdoor on Pace to Flatline in 2014 After Tepid Third Quarter Growth
Jarden Corp. reported revenues at its Outdoor Solutions (JOS) segment, which owns Coleman, K2, Marmot and 24 other sporting goods brands, grew just 1.3 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, putting it on pace for flat sales this year…
Ugg Rediscovers its Groove for Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat analysts expectations with sales and earnings growth of more than 20 percent, prompting the parent of Uggs, Teva, Sanuk and Hoka One One to raise its estimates for its fiscal year…
POC to Relocate to Park City from Aspen
POC, the Swedish action sport brand owned by Black Diamond Inc., will relocated its North American office from Aspen, CO to Park City, UT in early November…
Callaway Golf Sees Annual Profit, Golf Industry Stabalizing
While sales still declined, Callaway Golf Co. trimmed its net loss in the third quarter, raised its EPS guidance for the year, and reiterated its vow that it expects to post its first annual profit this year since 2008. Said Chip Brewer, Callaway’s
Pou Sheng Poised for Return to Profitability in 2014
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, which is one of the largest retailers and distributors of Adidas, Nike and other international athletic footwear, apparel and accessories brands in China, expects to report a profit for the nine months ended Sep
Scott Sports Names Sales Manager for Wintersports Hardgoods
Scott Sports has named Fred Bailey as its new Wintersports Hardgoods Sales Manager. Bailey will be handling sales for skis, poles, goggles, boots and accessories in the Scott winter product line…
Callaway Golf Cuts Q3 Loss
Callaway Golf Company reduced its net loss in the third quarter to $1.1 million, or 1 cent a share, from $22.9 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. Revenues decreased 5 percent to $169 million. The company raised its EPS guidance for the year and continues t
MidwayUSA Promotes Manager
MidwayUSA announced the promotion of Neal Lines to the position of marketing team application development manager.
Disappointing Q3 Gun, Ammo and Apparel Sales Prompt Cabela’s to Slash Earnings Guidance
Cabela's Inc. tumbled Thursday after it dramatically lowered its guidance for full-year earnings per share, citing disappointing third quarter sales of firearms and apparel…
AAFA Joins Forces with Chinese Textile and Apparel Group
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and Apparel (CCCT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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