The Affordable Footwear Act (AFA),which would suspend many of the disproportionately high import tariffs, some as high as 37.5 percent, that are assessed against outdoor footwear, was reintroduced Friday in the United States House of Representatives by tw
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Aldila Q2 Sales Sink 16.7 Percent on Soft Golf Sales
Aldila, Inc. lost $444,000, or 8 cents per share, in the second quarter ended June 30 on a 16.7 percent decline in net revenues as sales of golf shafts remained weak. The maker of graphite golf shafts, arrows and other products said sales reached $12.0 mi
Footbalance Hires Agencies to Rep in Southwest and Southeast
Footbalance has hired independent sales teams Über Group, lead by Michael Lumpkin, and FHB Sales Agency, led by Kevin Hirsh, to sell its custom footbed system into stores in the Southwest and Southeast…
Commuter Bike Traffic Sets Spring Record in NYC
The number of commuter bike riders in New York City increased 14 percent compared to last spring, according to Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, who has been the subject of vitriole for her strong
Unifi Q4 Sales and Profits Boosted by Price Increases
Unifi Inc. more than doubled its profits in the fourth quarter ended June 26 on a 10 percent increase in sales as it passed through costs increases for raw materials and improved efficiencies at its polyester manufacturing operations. The company said it
Nielsen Exposition Sales Flat in Q2
Nielsen Holdings N.V. said sales by its Expositions segment, which owns the Outdoor Retailer and Interbike shows, were flat in the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, but remain up 8% year to date…
Brunswick Corp.’s Q2 Earnings Soar on 8 Percent Sales Gain
Brunswick Corporation reported operating margins nearly doubled to 9.8 percent in the second quarter ended July 2, when net sales rose 8 percent to $1.10 billion. Operating earnings reached $107.9 million, up 94 percent from a year earlier, while net earn
West Marine’s Q2 Revenues Edge up 1.1 Percent
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for the second quarter ended July 2 edged up 1.1 percent to $236.0 million as the company continued to close underperforming stores and open new ones…
OIA Benchmarking Studies Point to Leaner, More Profitable Industry
The outdoor industry has emerged from the recession leaner and more profitable, according to two benchmarking reports released by Outdoor Industry Association. High-profit retailers in this year’s study reported an average gross margin of 46.5 perce
Goodhew Taps Skirving to Help with Canadian Launch
Goodhew has hired Julie Skirving to help launch its rebranded sock line and new Sockwell brand in Canada…
Seattle Bike Supply Hires New Marketing Director
Seattle Bike Supply has hired Doug Stuart to oversee its marketing department, a task that will include promoting the company's Pryme Protective Gear, Torker Bicycles and Redline Bicycle brands. Stuart most recently managed the North America aftermar
Skiandsnowboardmonth.org Relaunches
The snowsports industry launched a revised version of its website for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) this week to make it easier for consumers to find information on how to get involved in skiing and snowboarding…
Columbia Sportswear Q2 Sales Rose 21 Percent Despite Weak U.S. Orders
Columbia Sportswear Company's net sales rose 21 percent in its traditionally slow second quarter. Rapid growth in direct and overseas sales offset an 8 percent decline in wholesale sales caused in part by weather related cancellations of advance spri
Kellwood Acquires Zobha Yoga Brand
Kellwood has acquired Zobha, a high performance yoga and fitness apparel and accessories company, according to Michael Kramer, president and CEO of Kellwood. Zobha is the first activewear acquired by Kellwood, which is owned by Sun Capital Partners Inc…
Polartec and Unifi Launch New Recycling Initiative
Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. are launching the Textile Takebak Program – a first of its kind recycling program that recycles various polyester based fabrics; including supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics that have reached their end of life. This
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