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Columbia Sportswear Company pointed to a strong backlog picture in upgrading its outlook for the balance of this year and into fiscal year 2004. Backlog at the end of the third quarter increased 26.7%, or 20.2% in constant currency, for the spring period

Deckers’ acquisition of the Teva brand looks like it will provide even more upside than first thought, with opportunities now apparent in the Simple line as well as the expected upside in the Teva range. The company is also pointing to the expansion of a

K2, Inc. saw third quarter earnings in line with analysts’ estimates as the company reported a 140 increase in pro-forma diluted earnings per share based on the acquisition of Rawlings last year. The pro forma EPS figure was calculated at five cents for

VF Corp. saw “stronger-than-expected” sales from its core businesses in the third quarter and “higher–than-expected” profit contribution from the recently-acquired Nautica Enterprises, Inc. The Outdoor Coalition, which includes The North Face, JanSport a

Based on research conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation, consumers this holiday are still see price driving their destination and they expect to hit the stores earlier this year to get what they need. On the receiving end, consumers

Analysts concur with NRF when it comes to the “Buy Early” scenario, suggesting many could be out of luck if they wait until the last minute. Still, with no “must have” items in the market this year, it may be tough to convince the consumer that retailers

Woodman Components has opened Woodman Components USA Inc. The Taiwan based frame and component maker has established a full-time satellite office and has named Jim Vincent Jr. as President. The main focus of the US office will be to build awareness of the

180s and EntreQuest formed a corporate youth mentoring program — b4students Foundation. The mentoring program teaches self-improvement and business development skills to underserved, ‘at promise’ Baltimore city middle school and high school students. The

Jansport was recently presented with the Continental Divide Trail Alliances' prestigious Corporate Award. The annual award recognizes a company that has committed significant time and resources to the completion and protection of the CDT…

The Marmot Project Team, the W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Advance Development Group and the R&D department of Novatech Electro-Luminescent, Inc. of Chino, California, are collaborating in the development of a new, wearable technology concept garment named