Unifi, Inc. has closed on the sale and received $9 million in proceeds related to its 50% ownership interest in Yihua Unifi Fibre Industry Co., Ltd., the company's joint venture with Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. (YCFC). Unifi will continu
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OBIT: Olympic Skier Andrea Mead Lawrence
Ski superstar Andrea Mead Lawrence passed away Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends…
LOWA Awarded ISO 9001 Status
After a rigorous and multi-part testing procedure, LOWA Sportschuh Gmbh, parent company of LOWA Boots in the U.S., has been awarded ISO 9001 status, a highly prestigious certificate of quality for the development, production, and sales of their outdoor, m
Outdoor Community Urges Responsible Backcountry Management
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Alliance, together representing millions of public-lands users, have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging that a directive be
SIA SnowSports Trade Show Changes Name, Location
January's SIA.09 SnowSports Trade Show marked the end of the show's 37 year run in Las Vegas, NV. Next year the show will take place in Denver, CO with a new name: SIA Snow Show…
Rocky Extends Credit Facility
Rocky Brands, Inc. said it has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through April 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. In addition, the amendment reduce
Heelys Narrows Losses for Q4
Heelys, Inc. reported sales slumped 37.1% in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, to $9.8 million from $15.6 million a year ago. The net loss was trimmed to $5.2 million, or 19 cents a share, from $5.9 million, or 22 cents, a year earlier…
Life Fitness Names Director of Consumer Sales
Life Fitness has named Steve de Alcala as director of sales for its consumer business. In his new role, de Alcala will be responsible for the success and continued growth of the company’s consumer retail channels…
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds to Sales Team
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), a collection of six cornerstone outdoor industry brands, has added Jim Farrow to its team of dedicated territory sales managers…
Outdoor Retailer Survey: Apparel, Footwear Rank as Top Product Categories
Outdoor Retailer has released key findings from the Outdoor Retailer 2009 Retailer Survey. The online survey aimed to gauge the thoughts and feelings of retailers in relationship to their overall trade show experience and included topics like reasons for
G-III reports 37.1% Jump in 2008 Sales
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported sales increased by 32.6% in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, to $170.7 million from $128.7 million. The company lost $32.1 million, or $1.93 a share, due to a goodwill impairment charge…
Targeted Endorsement Dollars Still a Wise Spend
Athlete and celebrity endorsement dollars are best spent when targeting a young or minority sports or outdoor consumer in the U.S. That is one conclusion generated by the SportsOneSource 2009 Brand Strength Report that measures how American consumers vie
The Finish Line Sees Improvement as Fiscal Q4 Closes; Tests New Format
The Finish Line, Inc. continues to see its Man Alive urban nameplate as a drag on the business even as its namesake Finish Line stores posted pretty solid results in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter ended February 28. Consolidated net sales decreased
Burton Founders Eliminate Own Salaries as Layoffs Occur
Burton implemented cost savings initiatives last week as it reduced head count and implemented a reduction in salaries across the board. In a move that should likely garner more attention than it has, Burton owners Jake and Donna Carpenter have chosen to
Mammut Sales Rise 8.8% in 2008…
Mammut Sports Group reported an increase in sales of 8.8% to CHF 192.6 million ($171 mm) lfor 2008 thanks primarily to buoyant demand for clothing and technical products. The company stated that without currency translation effects, growth would have reac
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