WSA’s business operations have been purchased by WSA Global Holdings, LLC, a new, privately-held company under CEO Skip Farber and COO Diane Stone, who have directed WSA’s efforts for the past three years. In its history, WSA has operated as both a for-pr
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Timberland Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Decline
The Timberland Company third-quarter net income was $51.9 million and diluted earnings per share was 82 cents, compared with third-quarter 2005 net income of $69.2 million and diluted EPS of $1.02. Third-quarter revenues were down slightly as gains in new
Fortune Brands Q3 Top Line Growth Boosted by Titleist
Fortune Brands, Inc. reported net sales increased 23% and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 88% to 98 cents per diluted share, from 52 cents in the year-ago quarter. On a comparable basis – assuming the company had owned acq
Langford Names VP of Sales at Nordica
Kirk Langford has been named Vice President of Sales for Nordica USA. Langford has extensive ski industry experience, most recently as the Executive Vice President of Marker USA. During his 19 year tenure at Marker, Langford was instrumental in contributi
Glen Plake Joins Elan Skis
On the back of the news about Elan’s partnership with Dalbello in the USA, the company announced that Glen Plake will also be making the move to Elan Skis. Plake’s multi-year contract with Elan became effective October 15th…
Unifi Fiscal Q1 Sales and Income Fall
Unifi, Inc.'s net income for the current quarter, including discontinued operations, was a net loss of $11.1 million or 21 cents per share compared a net loss of $3.1 million or 6 cents per share for the prior September quarter, which included $1.9 m
Gramicci Expands Sales Organization
Gramicci's is hiring four new sales reps to help sustain momentum it says it has gained since launching a branding effort at OR Sumemr Market. David Vietze has joined Gramicci as the New England rep, Jared Levine will join Gramicci as southern Cali
Deckers Beats Earnings Estimates; Sales Climb for All Brands
Deckers Outdoor Corporation third quarter net sales increased 19.0% to $82.3 million versus $69.2 million last year; ahead of previous guidance range of $71 million to $74 million. Diluted EPS was 83 cents; ahead of previous guidance range of 51 cents to
Volcom Third Quarter Sales Jump 19%; Income Slips
Volcom, Inc. third quarter revenues increased approximately 19.3% to $61.0 million, compared with $51.2 million in the third quarter of 2005. Net income for the third quarter of 2006 decreased 10.0% to $10.2 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, compare
Thule Lays Off SportRack Manufacturing Employees
Thule will lay off 33 employees, the majority of which work in production, at its SportRack facility in Granby, Quebec, Canada. The decision to downsize is due in part to plans to transfer some of the manufacturing of SportRack products to its Seymour, C
VF Corporation is Firing on all Cylinders; Outdoor Still Leads the Way…
While VF Corp.’s Outdoor Coalition is still clearly the primary driving force behind the company’s revenue and earnings growth, the company is beginning to see success in several other segments as well, including Jeanswear, Sportswear, and Imagewear. For
VF Corp. Raises Guidance on Record Third Quarter
VF Corporation third quarter evenues rose 12% to a record $2.034 billion, compared with $1.822 billion in the third quarter of 2005, driven by higher revenues across all our businesses. Net income in the current quarter increased 10% to a $197.7 million,
Sierra Designs Hires New Southwest Rep
Sierra Designs has hired Andrew Russell Sales to represent the southwest territory, effective October 23, 2006. Andrew Russell Sales also represents Stonewear Designs, Nikwax, Dahlgren, Julbo and Probar. The agency consists of Andy Russell, Dana Caraway a
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Williams as Regional Sales Manager
Mountain Hardwear Inc. appointed Donna Williams to the new position of eastern regional sales manager starting on October 25th. Williams will continue to be located in the Boston area and will be responsible for managing all Mountain Hardwear sales and s
Puma Vet Joins Keen as International Sales Director
Pepe Lozano has joined the KEEN team as International Sales Director. He will be relocating to the Portland area from Lima, Peru. Mr. Lozano comes to KEEN with over 22 years of International footwear and industry management experience, most recently as th
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