Gildan reported third quarter net earnings of $52.4 million and diluted EPS of 43 cents, after recording a restructuring charge in the quarter of $4.6 million after-tax or U.S. four cents per share, which was primarily related to the previously announced
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Warschawski Inks PR Deal with W.L. Gore
Warschawski has been retained by W.L. Gore & Associates as its national public relations agency of record. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Warschawski is responsible for handling marketing and public relations activities for the GORE-TEX and
OIWC First Ascent Award Given to Tsedo Sherpa
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition, with the support of Timberland Outdoor Performance, announced the winner of the 2007 First Ascent Award for the outdoor industry is Tsedo Sherpa of Sherpa Adventure Gear. OIWC has served women in the outdoor industrie
Napapijri Forms Joint Venture in Japan
VF Corporation and one of its subsidiaries established a majority-owned joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for the marketing and distribution of Napapijri brand products in Japan. Prior to the establishment of the joint venture, the brand was sold in J
New Sierra Club Report Reinforces OIA Economic Findings
A new report released by the Sierra Club shows that the economics of the West have shifted dramatically over the past few decades. Mining, timber, and oil–the industries that shaped the old West–no longer drive the region’s economy. Today, the report fi
Sport Chalet Posts Fiscal Q1 Loss on 1.3% Comps Increase
Sport Chalet, Inc. fiscal Q1 sales increased $7.1 million, or 8.5%, to $91.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 from $84.4 million for the same period last year. Same store sales increased 1.3% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Net l
Callaway Ups Guidance on 11% Q2 Sales Increase
Callaway Golf Company Q2 net sales were $380.0 million, an increase of 11% compared to $341.8 million for the same period in 2006. These record sales are primarily the result of strong sales of the Fusion FT-5 and FT-i drivers and X-20 irons, as well as i
Aldila Q2 Income Falls on 1.1% Sales Increase
Aldila Q2 net sales were $17.6 million, an increase of 1.1% compared to sales of $17.4 million for the same period last year. Second quarter net income was $1.7 million or 30 cents fully diluted per share. In the comparable 2006 second quarter, the Compan
Unifi Appoints Wener as Acting CEO
Unifi, Inc.'s board terminated Brian R. Parke as the chairman, president and chief executive officer of the company effective immediately. Mr. Parke had been President of the company since 1999, CEO since 2000 and Chairman since 2004. Mr. Parke has a
Under Armour Q2 Income Soars on 50% Sales Increase
Under Armour net revenues increased 50.7% in the second quarter of 2007 to $120.5 million compared to net revenues of $80.0 million in the second quarter of 2006. Second quarter net income increased 135.6% to $5.7 million compared to $2.4 million in the s
Icebreaker Hires Global VP of Marketing
Icebreaker hired Rosanne Palmisano as Global Vice President of Marketing. In this new role, Palmisano will lead the development of consumer and retail marketing strategies for Icebreaker in Asia, Australasia, Europe, and North America, while overseeing a
Hi-Tec and OIA Partner to Promote Carbon Neutral Travel to OR
Hi-Tec Sports USA and Outdoor Industry Association are partnering to support Carbon Neutral Traveler efforts at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007. Hi-Tec will give a pair of sandals to the first 100 people on Days 1, 2 and 3 who show their green “Carbon
The Walking Co. to Open Three New Hawaii Stores
The Walking Company has taken to the shores of the Pacific once again and is opening three more locations in Hawaii; two on Maui and one on Oahu. The Walking Company already has one location on each island…
Shoe Pavilion Cuts Q2 Guidance on New Store Weakness
Shoe Pavilion second quarter sales were $37.5 million and comparable store sales decreased by 1.0%. The Company expects a net loss for the second quarter of approximately $1.0 million to $1.2 million, or 10 cents to 12 cents per diluted share. Previous gu
OIWC Summer Gathering Features Founder of Climb4Life
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is holding their annual Summer Gathering in Salt Lake City on Friday August 10, 2007 from 6 – 9 pm in Abravanel Hall during the Outdoor Retailer trade show. This event, generously supported by womenspecific.com, will p
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