Skechers Ups Q4 Guidance…
Skechers USA expects to exceed a billion dollars in sales in 2005 on stronger-than-expected fourth quarter sales. SKX has raised its guidance for the quarter and the year ended December 31, now estimating diluted earnings per share to be in the range of
K-Swiss Gets Europe Help to Offset the Classic Downturn in Domestic Market…
K-Swiss Inc. saw its reliance on its classics positioning take a bite out of its U.S. business in the fourth quarter, but the top-line came in slightly above the company’s guidance thanks to continued strength in the international business and better-than
SGMA Board Sees New Faces; Leadership Shifts…
During the recent and final Super Show, the SGMA made several changes to its Board of Directors. Richard Bourne, the COO & president of Asics America, Paul Ehrlich, the general counsel at adidas America, and Chris Considine, the president of Wilson Sport
Fitness Equipment Leads Amer to Strong Q4…
Amer Sports reported that fourth quarter net sales increased 114% to €558.5 million ($664 mm) from €261.0 million ($339 mm) in the year-ago quarter. The Salomon acquisition contributed €255.2 million ($304 mm) to the quarter’s top-line, a 0.8% increase ov
Oakley Unveils Brand Strategy; Picks Up Oliver Peoples…
After Oakley saw its Q4 sales gain fail to translate to the bottom line, management unveiled several initiatives that it hopes will help achieve sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth, and return on investment. In addition, the com
Collective Licensing Int’l Extends Brand Management Platform with LBL Deal…
Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk and genetic brands, has acquired Toronto, Ontario-based Lifestyle Brands Ltd., owner of the Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, Vision Snowboards, Premise, Lamar and LTD, Dukes,
Oakley Acquires Luxury Eyewear Brands
Oakley, Inc. has acquired the privately-held Oliver Peoples, Inc., and its subsidiaries. As a result of the acquisition, Oakley has acquired Oliver Peoples' three eyewear brands: Oliver Peoples, Mosley Tribes, and the licensed Paul Smith eyewear bran
ATTA Hosts 2nd Annual Adventure Travel World Summit
The Adventure Travel Trade Association will host the second annual Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle on October 19, 20 and 21, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Elliot Bay…
Scarpa Taps Mariacher as Climbing Line Manager
Recruiting one of the top names in climbing-footwear design to oversee its technical climbing program, Scarpa has hired Heinz Mariacher as its climbing line manager, effective immediately…
Easton and Riddell Bell Merge to Form $600 Million Company
Easton Sports, Inc. and Riddell Bell Holdings will merge to become Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. The combined company will generate more than $600 million in annual revenue, hold leading market positions in baseball, softball, football, hockey, cycling, auto
Tubbs ‘Romp to Stomp’ SLC Event Raises Over $20,000
The fourth annual Tubbs Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series raised over $20,000 for the Salt Lake City Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The winning team, “Laurel’s Angels,” captained by Salt Lake City resident Carol Gr
Quiksilver Names Adcock as President of DC Shoes
Quiksilver, Inc. appointed Nick Adcock to the role of President, DC Shoes, effectively immediately. Adcock will report directly to Bernard Mariette, President, Quiksilver, Inc., and will be based at DC Shoes' global headquarters in Vista, CA. DC Shoe
Bikes Belong Announces Five New Grants
Bikes Belong will award $37,850 in grants this month to five bicycling projects. The trails and bicycle advocacy supported by these grants will connect community paths, expand opportunities for mountain biking and, as always, put more people on bicycles m
Rawlings Named Official Ball and Helmet Supplier for WBC
Rawlings Sporting Goods has recently been named as the official supplier of Baseballs and Helmets for the inaugural World Baseball Classic. The baseball will be used by all of the 16 participating teams, each representing a different nation or territory,
GBMI Names de Leeuw as Head of New Euro Offices
Global Brand Marketing, Inc. appointed Roelof de Leeuw as European General Manager for the new GBMI European sales office based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Mr. de Leeuw will oversee all sales, marketing, operational, and logistical aspects of managing the
