Timberland Sees Q2 Loss as Boot Sales Decline

The Timberland Company reported a second quarter net loss of $13.0 million and a diluted loss per share of 21 cents, compared with second quarter 2005 net income of $6.3 million and diluted EPS of nine cents. Second quarter revenue decreased 5.7% to $226.

3point5 Adds Two New Training Programs

In response to retailer requests for sales floor performance training, 3point5 has introduced two new online training modules. Basic Sales Floor Training and Basic Technical Apparel Training are immediately available to the 1200+ retailers who are current

Women Take Center Stage At OutDoor 2006

A focus on the product and service needs of “Outdoor women” was the central theme of the OutDoor show 2006. The branch wanted to highlight the great business potential to be found by tailoring their offering effectively. The European OutDoor trade fair ca

Callaway Q2 Sales and Earnings Climb

Callaway Golf Company reported second quarter net sales of $341.8 million, an increase of 6% as compared to $323.1 million for the same period in 2005. Fully diluted earnings per share were 33 cents on 68.6 million shares, an increase of 22%, as compared

Aldila Earnings Fall on Weak Golf Sales

Aldila, Inc. net sales were $17.4 million for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2006 and net income of $2.7 million or 47 cents fully diluted per share. In the comparable 2005 second quarter, the Company had net sales of $21.8 million and net incom

Under Armour Inks Six New Distribution Agreements

Under Armour, Inc. has signed a series of agreements with key international master agents and distributors to manage the distribution of Under Armour products on a global level. These strategic partnerships are designed to service local retailers' de

ISPO China Summer Pushed Back to 2007

ispo china summer will not be taking place on 20 – 23 August 2006 as planned but is to start in summer 2007 in Shanghai. In many intensive talks with trade and industry organisations such as the CORA Chinese Outdoor Retail Association, the summer platform

Hi-Tec Outdoor Sales Push Brand to 20% Sales Increase

HI-TEC is reporting 20% sales growth YTD with figures looking to climb above and beyond all expectations for 2006. The Outdoor category in particular continues to go from strength to strength across all sections of the category and remains the strongest i

REI to Open Store in Fresno

Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store at The Shops at River Park in Fresno, Calif., in the spring of 2007. The two-story 26,000 square-foot store at North Blackstone and East Nees avenues off Route 41 will employ about 55 full- and part-time

Thule Increases Top and Bottom Line in First Half

Thule AB reported that first half sales were up 29.3% to SEK 1,966 million ($259.4 mm) compared to SEK 1,520 million in 2005 ($213.9 mm). This is an increase of 13.4% once adjusted for currency and acquisition effects. Operating profit (EBITA) before one-