Oakley Sales Increase 6% in Q4; Income Slips

Oakley, Inc., on this preliminary basis, generated fourth quarter net sales of $162.4 million for the fourth quarter, up 6.2% from $153.0 million in the same period the previous year. Net income totaled $9.2 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, compare

Oakley Launches New Multi-Brand Growth Strategy

Oakley, Inc. announced several strategic initiatives it believes will position the company for sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth and return on investment. Within the context of those strategic initiatives, the company also pro

Royal Precision Owners Looking for Strategic Alternatives

Royal Associates, Inc., 100% owner of Royal Precision, today reports that it is seeking strategic alternatives to increase shareholder value. Royal Precision has substantially completed its plan to increase productivity and anticipates increased efficienc

Fromson Steps Down from Cascade Designs

After 23 years at Cascade Designs Inc., Lee Fromson will be stepping down as President on February 28, 2006. In 2005, the CDI Employee Stock Bonus Plan was revised. While that revision improved the financial structure of CDI, it resulted in a change to

Chain Store SnowSports Sales Increase 17%

Sales at chain stores were up 17% compared to last season, according to the SnowSports Industries America Retail Audit. In dollars, that translates to $347.1 million in sales compared to $298.0 million for the same period last season. Unit sales were up

Specialty SnowSports Sales Jump 12% Through December

Overall sales for the entire winter sport market, including specialty and chain stores, were up 13% in dollars to $1.5 billion for the August through December period of 2005, compared to $1.3 billion reported last year, according to the SnowSports Industr

Anne Obenchain Joins OIA as Director of Member Services

Outdoor Industry Association appointed Ann Obenchain as the Director of Member Services overseeing member communications, events, and research for the association. Ann is joining OIA from Kelty, where she has served as the Director of Marketing since 1998

VF Corp. Revenue Climbs 4% on Outdoor Coalition Strength

VF Corporation announced record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005. Net income in the fourth quarter rose to a record $127.5 million from $125.3 million, with earnings per share rising to $1.13 from $1.10. Total revenues increased 4% to a r

Timberland Joins New Environmental Reporting Group

The Timberland Company has joined the Facility Reporting Project, a new initiative of the Boston-based Ceres coalition aimed at improving sustainability reporting and environmental performance at individual facilities across the country…

Mugs Stump Award Recipients Announced

Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announced the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to s

Genesco Re-affirms Guidance

Genesco Inc. management said that they remain comfortable with previously announced guidance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006. Genesco plans to announce its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 and to discuss the results and the