Volcom Q2 Sales Fall on U.S. Decline; Europe Seen Flat
Volcom, Inc.’s quarterly results continue to reflect the difficult retail environment as the company’s total consolidated revenues were $54.2 million for the second quarter, a 25% slide compared to $72.5 million in the second quarter of 2008…
Timberland Slightly Widens Q2 Loss; Sees Fall Order Trends Improving
Timberland posted a slightly wider second quarter loss, hurt by weakness in its casual footwear and apparel business and a stronger U.S. dollar. But Jeffrey Swartz, president and CEO, said some strengthening in fall orders shows that a rebuilding process
Columbia Exceeds Guidance in Second Quarter; Mountain Hardwear Sales Slip
Overall, the second quarter for Columbia Sportswear came in better than the outlook the company provided in April due to a smaller decline in net sales than anticipated,along with diligent expense management and the favorable effect of cost control measur
Rocky Brands Sees Second Quarter Sales Fall Across All Divisions
Rocky Brands, Inc. said sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased 15.4% to $51.2 million versus net sales of $60.5 million in the second quarter of 2008. The company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, vers
Confluence Opens Accessories Division
Confluence Watersports is creating an independent Accessories Division which will include the Harmony and Adventure Technology brands. To lead this new division, Chris Pageau has recently been hired as general manager. In addition, the Adventure Technolog
Warne Scopes Mounts Announces Purchase of Bold Ideas
Warne Manufacturing, manufacturer of steel scope rings and bases as well as OEM components and assemblies for other companies, announced the acquisition of the aluminum products manufacturing facility Bold Ideas…
Golfmith’s Earnings Slide 21% in Second Quarter
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. reported second quarter revenues slid 11.7% to $114.8 million from $130.0 million a year earlier. The decline reflects 9.5% decrease in comparable store sales and a 28% tumble in revenues from its direct-to-consumer
Outdoor Retailer Show Sees Decline in Attendance
Outdoor Retailer said it “did see a dip in overall attendance” at its recent Summer Market show but the event still tallied more than 18,000 overall attendees (approx. 5,000 buyers)…
Sport Supply Group Acquires Team Sports Assets of Har-Bell Athletic Goods
Sport Supply Group, Inc. said it has acquired certain team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic Goods of Springfield, MO. Bryan Tucker, Owner of Har-Bell, will be employed by SSG as will his existing sales force in Missouri. Sport Supply did not assume an
Duck Stamp Receives Conservation Boost from House
Waterfowl habitat conservation is moving closer to keeping pace with the skyrocketing land values of the past several years today, as the House Natural Resources Committee passed the Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act, sending the bill
Crosman Corporation Names Pair to Positions
Crosman Corporation, international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a wide range of products for the shooting sports, has appointed Brad Webb as its new National Sales Manager. The former vice president of sales national accounts at Primos Hunting
Smith and Wesson Earns Shooting Industry Awards
Smith & Wesson Corp., said it has received top awards in two categories from the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence. Smith & Wesson was named the “Manufacturer of the Year” and also received the “Rifle of the Year” award for the company's M&P15
Datatech: National Golf Rounds Played Down 3.3% in June
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report showed that in June, golf rounds played nationwide were down 3.3% versus the prior year's month. The findings represent 4,200 reporting courses. In the year-to-date period, golf rounds are up 0.2%.
OIA Board Members Urge Paddlesports Industry to Cooperate
At the Outdoor Retailer summer market show last week, Canoe & Kayak Magazine announced the 2010 launch of a new paddlesports-specific tradeshow in Minneapolis. A group of current and past OIA board members recently sent an open letter to the paddlesports
Cybex Retains Buffalo Communications to Publicize
Cybex International, Inc., manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for the commercial and consumer markets, has retained Vienna, Virginia-based Buffalo Communications (Buffalo) to provide publicity and media-relations services…
