Cost-Cutting Steadies Iconix In Q1 But Issues Remain

Shares of Iconix Brand Group Inc. fell 18 cents, or 13.2 percent, to $1.18 at market close Tuesday after the company earlier in the day reported a steep drop in first-quarter revenue but also an operating profit thanks to some well-orchestrated cost-cutting measures.

Outdoor Industry Association Unveils OR Summer Market Education Lineup

Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the nonprofit trade association for the outdoor industry, has released the Outdoor University education schedule for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.Outdoor University session topics include increasing youth participation, water conservation policy, sustainable business innovation and marketing, design and sales trends.  

Descente’s Earnings Slide In The Year

Descente Ltd. reported net income declined 31.7 percent in its year ended March 31 due to an increase in SG&A expenses and impairment charges related to Inov-8 and Skins. Revenues inched up 0.9 percent.

Vionic Names SVP Global Sales

Vionic, the comfort footwear brand, appointed Jerry Williamson in the role of senior vice president of global sales, and Angela Caltagirone as the new senior vice president of digital and brand marketing.

Tariff Talk: Long And Winding Trade War Takes Another Turn

President Donald Trump last week led the U.S. into a new chapter of the ongoing trade war with China when he announced a 25 percent tariff increase on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports, a move that prompted Beijing to retaliate. SGB compiled the latest reactions from associations and companies as well as a tariff timeline.

Uncharted Supply Co. Announces Executive Appointments

Uncharted Supply Co., maker of emergency preparedness products, on Monday announced the addition of Jordan Parise and Ryan Heuser. Parise will serve as Uncharted’s director of sales while Heuser joins the team as the brand’s head of creative.

SMC, SMC And NBS To Co-Locate Hardgoods Meeting

The Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), Sports Specialist Ltd. (SSL), and Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) announced plans join together to hold their Hardgoods Committee meetings in Park City, UT in late October.

Cannondale Driving Rebound For Dorel Sports

Dorel Industries said its Dorel Sports’ segment showed some recovery in the first quarter. Growth at Cycling Sports Group (CSG), led by Cannondale, helped offset continued pressures at the mass channel. Said Martin Schwartz, Dorel’s CEO, “We’re excited about prospects with the Cannondale line demonstrating excellent momentum.”

ElliptiGO Announces New Operations, Sales Team Members

ElliptiGO Inc., the pioneer of stand-up cycling, announced the addition of two new team members at both their San Diego headquarters and in the field. Jessica DellaRossa has been hired as a sales operations specialist. Cindy Decker has been hired as a territory sales manager.