A.T. Cross Company said its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native Eyewear sunglass brands, generated sales of $18.0 million in the third quartered ended Oct. 1, up 19.6 percent increase compared to last year…
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Rocky Brands Grows Q3 Profits 11 Percent on Declining Sales
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported better earnings on lower sales despite slipping margins in the third quarter as its military sales dropped, its wholesale sales flatlined and a licensing deal with Dickies expired…
Outfitters Marketing Conference to Focus on Customer Acquisition
The America Outdoors Association (AOA) 23rd International Marketing and Management Conference will focus on strategies to find new customers and grow demand when it convenes in Reno, NV Dec. 6–8, 2011…
Black Powder Campaign Profiles Customers
Black Powder Customs, a snowboard brand focused on providing limited edition, and fully custom designed snowboards, has launched a new marketing effort dubbed “Uniquely You.” The marketing initiative will put Black Powder Customs' customers front and
Lorpen Adds Capacity, Makes Promotions to Accomodate Growth
Lorpen is increasing factory space in Mexico and its native Spain and has promoted four of its staff to accommodate growth…
Trezise Handing Off Marmot Responsibilities
Fred Trezise of Trezise & Associates will begin handing off his responsibilities as head rep with the brand to the Dedication Sports Group of Ithaca, NY. Trezise has represented Marmot for the past 15 years in the Mid-Atlantic States…
Columbia Sportswear Profits up 29 Percent on Record Q3 Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company reported record net sales of $566.8 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, a 12 percent increase compared with net sales of $504.0 million for the same period of 2010, including a benefit of 3 percentage points from changes in
Accell Group on the Prowl for North American Bike Brands
Dutch bike maker Accell Group has formed teams to scout acquisition candidates in North America and Southern Europe, according to a Dutch press report cited by the Bike Europe newsletter…
CamelBak Renews Water.org Promotion
CamelBak and Water.org, which was co-founded by actor Matt Damon, are teaming up for a second consecutive year to help 884 million people who lack access to safe water. With the purchase of a limited-edition Water.org reusable water bottle, $10 will go di
La Sportiva Names Fonger as Marketing Manager
La Sportiva N.A. hired Kevin Fonger, who spent the last three years running ActiveGearReview.com, as its marketing manager. Fonger, who has a Master's in Marketing degree from University of Colorado, will focus on upgrading La Sportiva's digital
VF Corp: Timberland Helped Boost Q3 Revenues 23 Percent
VF Corp. reported revenues rose 23% to $2.75 billion for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, reflecting both 16 percent organic growth and its Sept. 13 acquisition of The Timberland Company. VF Corp. said it expects the momentum to continue into the fourth
TomTom’s Consumer Segment Revenues Fall 23 Percent
TomTom reported revenue from its consumer segment, which includes hand held personal navigation devices sold by many sporting goods retailers, declined 23 percent in the third quarter to €225 million ($318 mm). The Amsterdam-based company said total
California Travel and Tourism Exceeding Expectations
California's travel and tourism sector continued to grow faster than expected through the summer, thanks in part to a significant increase in foreign visitors, according to Visit California. Year-to-date hotel occupancy, overseas arrivals, traffic at
Luxottica’s Wholesale Division Posts 10.7 Percent Q3 Growth
Luxottica Group S.p.A. reported net sales at its Wholesale Division rose 10.7 percent to €555.1 million ($784 mm) in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 on a constant currency basis from the third quarter of 2010. Strong emerging market demand for the
Darn Tough Vermont Expanding Again
Darn Tough Vermont says it is investing an additional $400,000 into its hosiery mill this year, most of which will be allocated for more Italian-made seamless knitting machines. The company also expects to add more jobs…
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