Not unlike other trade shows this last month, the PGA Merchandise Show last week continued the mood as the usually festive atmosphere worked to fight its way to the surface. Thursday seemed slow and quiet, though weather and flight delays may have played
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PGA Show Rolls Out New Technologies in Tough Economy; The New Pro V1 Debuts
At the PGA Show in Orlando last week, the ‘new geometries’ launched two seasons ago that brought high-MOI to the norm now are slowly ebbing back toward traditional. For the most part, vendors appeared to be moving back toward a more traditional business
Delta Swings to Profit; Will Close Soffe Plant
Delta Apparel Inc. reported that sales growth for the fiscal second quarter ended December 27 was fueled by gains at the Retail-Ready division, which is comprised of the Soffe and Junkfood businesses, while the Activewear segment, comprised of the Delta a
Hartmarx Files for Chapter 11
Hartmarx Corp., which makes the Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Lyle & Scott golf apparel collections, filed for Chapter 11 protection in an Illinois federal bankruptcy court, citing a “substantial decline” in sales to consumers and retailers as well as li
Hanesbrands Sees Q4 Revenues Fall 11%
Citing a “massive shift in consumer spending behavior,” Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Duofold, reported revenues in its fiscal fourth quarter fell 11% to $1.04 billion from $1.16 billion a year ago. Sales declined in each business segment,
Under Armour Sees Profits Fall; Posts First Apparel Sales Decline in Fourth Quarter
What a difference a year makes. A year ago at this time, Under Armour was flying high as apparel sales were routinely up in strong double-digits again and the company was prepping for its long-hyped launch into non-cleated footwear with the debut of the
Brunswick Sees Fitness Go Negative on Tough Q4
Brunswick Corporation’s total sales for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008 were $837.7 million, a 41.7% drop from last year's sales of $1.44 billion. The company said this drop was primarily the result of marine sales that had dropped 49.7% as we
Acushnet Sales Drop in Q4
Fortune Brands Inc., the parent of Acushnet Company's golf brands including Titleist, Cobra and FootJoy, reported that sales in its golf segment fell 13.4% in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, to $212.2 million from $245.1 million. The golf division
Russell to Transition Offices to Bowling Green
Russell Corp. has decided to close its Atlanta offices and shift most of those functions to sister company’s Fruit of the Loom’s campus in Bowling Green, KY. The relocation is a continuation of the integration process started when Russell was acquired by
Callaway Golf Sales Gets Q4 Revenue Boost from New Products, Charges
Callaway Golf ended 2008 with a bit of a whimper as sales for the fourth quarter declined 1.8% and led to a fiscal year sales decline of 0.7%. Net income for the year and the net loss for the quarter both improved as the company benefited from a change in
Johnson Outdoors Outlines 2009 Savings Targets
Johnson Outdoors Inc. management said that disappointing holiday sales and declining consumer spending and confidence levels have “definitely made retailers more focused than ever on keeping inventory levels down.” Retailers are apparently signaling to t
YKK America Appoints Fastening Business Leader
Michael Blunt, former SVP of sales for YKK (U.S.A.) Inc., has been named the Fastening Business Leader for YKK's North and Central America (NCA) Region as well as president of the company's subsidiaries, YKK USA and Tape Craft Corporation…
Confluence Shifts More to China
Confluence Watersports will be manufacturing the entirety of its composite boat program in China, effective June 2009. While ultimately it is a decision to lower the costs associated with manufacturing composite boats in the Easley, S.C. factory, the com
PEP Funds to Help Active Youth
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the availability of $70 million dollars for the purchase of products, and for training on such products, that help get children active. These products include snowsports equipment, reported the SIA. The
Columbia Pulls Back on Retail Strategy, Pares Expenses to Prepare for Year Ahead
Citing a weak sales forecast for 2009, Columbia Sportswear Co. said it plans to table plans to open branded retail stores in several U.S. cities. The outerwear giant also cancelled plans to ramp up its marketing and advertising budget and said it was impl
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