Vail Resorts, Inc. said season-to-date revenues from retail and rental operations at its resorts were up 8.3 percent over the comparable period last season through April 24…
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Crocs Q1 Profits Surge on 36 Percent Revenue Growth
Crocs, Inc.'s revenue for the first quarter ended March 31 increased 35.9 percent to $226.7 million compared to revenue of $166.9 million reported in the first quarter of 2010. Net income for the first quarter of 2011 increased 276.1 percent to $21.5
Unifi Q3 Earnings Hit by Rising Cost of Polyester Feedstocks
Unifi, Inc.'s net sales increased 15 percent in the third quarter ended March 27, but rising oil prices – the main feedstock for polyester – caused the company to report a net loss of $4.0 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to net income of $80
Oakley Sales Grew 11 Percent in First Quarter
Sales of Oakley branded sunglasses, goggles and other optical products grew by 11 percent in first quarter ended March 31, according to earnings information released by its Italian parent Luxottica Group S.p.A…
SIA to Keep Snow Show in Late January Slot in 2012-13
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) will continue to hold the SIA Snow Show late January/early February to accommodate reps and retailers, SIA board ruled Thursday.
Lolë Names Direct-to-Consumer VP for Europe
Coalision Inc. named Isabelle Mille as vice-president, direct-to-consumer for its women's active wear brand Lolë in Europe. Based in the southwest of France she will report directly to Bernard Mariette, who took over as president and CEO of Coalision
Nester Hosiery Recognized for Sustainabile Practices
Nester Hosiery Inc, a manufacturer of high performance socks for the outdoor industry has been awarded the 2010 Green Business of the Year award by the Mount Airy North Carolina Chamber of Commerce for its success is reducing landfill waste and conserving
REI to Open First Store in South Carolina
REI plans to open a new store in Greenville, S.C. this fall, filling in a big gap along I-85 between its southern most stores on the East Coast in Atlanta and its six stores North Carolina. The new store will give the co-op a presence in the heart of upst
Google Survey Shows Smartphones Driving Local Retail Sales
Nearly three of every four smartphone shoppers make a purchase as a result of using their smartphones to help with shopping, and 88 percent of those who look for local information on their smartphones take action within a day, according to a survey of 5,0
Osprey Rehires Former CEO Hamerschlag as Product Line Manager
Osprey Packs, Inc. has named Erik Hamerschlag their new product line manager, effective immediately. He is rejoining Osprey, where he held several leadership positions from 1994 through 2001, after nine years with Mountain Hardwear, Inc…
Jarden Outdoor’s Q1 Sales Rise 10.3 Percent
Jarden Corporation's Outdoor Solutions segment reported sales of $677.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, up 10.3 percent compared to $614.2 million for the year ago quarter. Segment operating earnings rose 25.3 percent demonstrating how
Schwinn Hires Olympic Swimmer As Brand Ambassador
Schwinn has hired Olympic gold medalist Summer Sanders as brand ambassador for Schwinn's family-friendly bicycles. Sanders will continue to encourage families to get out and ride together…
Atayne Recertified as B Corp.
Atayne, a Maine-based makers of performance outdoor and athletic apparel in the USA from 100%-recycled materials, has been recertified as a B Corporation. B Corporations voluntarily adhere to higher standards of corporate accountability, social responsibi
LAPD to Continue Testing Currie Technologies E-Bike
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Bicycle Coordination Unit is moving forward with testing and evaluation of IZIP Express Police Bicycles at special events to further explore their viability under actual patrol conditions…
Cycling Sports Group to Exhibit at DealerCamp for First Time
Lifeboat Events has added the Cycling Sports Group (CSG) to the growing list of bike makers exhibiting at its 2011 DealerCamp in Park City, Utah. CSG will exhibit 2012 models from Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and Mongoose 2012 for the first time at the July 26
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