In a survey released today by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported their revenue expectations for 2009 continue to fall and employment indicators continue to decline. Bottom line: Outdoor businesses have a more negative view abo
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Generator Group Announces Initial Findings of 2009 Talent Acquisition Trends Survey
The Generator Group Talent Acquisition Trends Survey is an annual analysis of talent acquisition and management trends with a focus on economic impact, hiring priorities and recruitment. The survey is in its third year and has collected data from fifty-f
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation Names Silcock to its Board of Trustees
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation has named noted Dallas skier and financial leader Julie Silcock to its Board of Trustees. Silcock, who has 25 years of investment banking experience in the Southwest, is presently co-head of Southwest investment
Native Eyewear Appoints Two New Marketing Team Members
Native Eyewear announced the promotion of Jacqueline “Jax” Mariash to marketing director and the appointment of Michael Bertsch to event manager. Both appointments are effective immediately…
JD Sports Aquires Canterbury Europe Limited for £6.5 Million
JD Sports Fashion Plc announced that it has acquired
the key trading assets and trade of Canterbury Europe Limited (in administration) along with the global rights to the rugby brand 'Canterbury' and 'Canterbury of New Zealand'. The b
K2 Donates Net Sales of Commemorative Skis to McConkey’s Family
On March 26, 2009, ski legend Shane McConkey died in a ski BASE jumping accident in the Italian Dolomites. In countless ways, McConkey defined skiing as a lifestyle and by pushing the boundaries of the sport. To celebrate Shane’s life, K2 Skis will relea
Iconic Street Brand Vision Street Wear Relaunching Exclusively with Finish Line
Collective Licensing International is set to re-launch skate brand Vision Street Wear. Vision Street Wear will debut an authentic line of VSW shoes available exclusively at Finish Line August 1st…
Converse Nears $1 Billion Mark; Other Nike 10-K Notes
Converse widened its gap over the other brands in the Nike, Inc. subsidiary portfolio for the fiscal year ended May 31 and looks to be poised to reach the billion dollar mark in the current year. Converse posted a 12.6% increase in revenues for the fisca
Under Armour Beats Street Expectations in Q2, but Look Ahead Concerns Some
Under Armour, Inc. beat street expectations for the second quarter and provided full-year guidance that exceeds the estimates of analysts, but acknowledgement that the business growth will slow in the second half and moves to increase reserves to sell off
Golfsmith Q2 Promotions Fall Short of Mission
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. net income fell in the second quarter of 2009 as increased promotional activity failed to drive consumer spending as much the retailer expected. Second quarter revenues slid 11.7% to $114.8 million from $130.0 milli
PPR: Puma Second Quarter Sales Rise 4.4%
Puma AG's sales rose 4.4% to €595 million ($810 million) during the second quarter on a reported basis, according to the quarterly report of its parent, French-based luxury and retail conglomerate PPR SA. Operating income was flat for the period ver
GSI Commerce Reduces Second Quarter Loss
GSI Commerce reported revenues in the second quarter dipped 3.1% to $187.2 million from $193.2 million. The net loss was trimmed to $13.1 million, or 27 cents a share, from a loss of $20.3 million, or 43 cents, in the year-ago period. Results exceeded int
Callaway Golf Sees Second Quarter Net Income Plummet of Margin Pressure
Callaway Golf continues to feel the impact of a sluggish golf industry as net sales fell 17% and profits tumbled 82.5% compared to the second quarter last year. The company attributed the drop in sales to challenging market conditions during the first hal
Volcom Q2 Sales Fall on U.S. Decline; Europe Seen Flat
Volcom, Inc.’s quarterly results continue to reflect the difficult retail environment as the company’s total consolidated revenues were $54.2 million for the second quarter, a 25% slide compared to $72.5 million in the second quarter of 2008…
Oakley Outperforms for Luxottica; Cool Weather Hurts the Hut
Luxottica SpA, the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported a smaller-than-expected decline in second-quarter profit, helped by an ongoing cost-savings program and sunny weather in Europe. The company said it is more confident going into the second hal
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