Volcom Q3 Sales Jump, but Q4 Outlook Slashed

Volcom, Inc. reported a 49% jump in third quarter revenues to $91 million from $61 million a year ago. Net income surged 42.2% to $14.5 million, 59 cents a share, from $10.2 million, or 42 cents. However, the surf company slashed fourth quarter expectatio

Macy’s to Be Exclusive Hilfiger Sportswear Retailer

Macy’s, Inc. and Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. have signed a strategic alliance agreement granting Macy’s status as the exclusive department store retailer of Tommy Hilfiger men’s and women’s sportswear in the United States, beginning in fall 2008. Tommy Hi

Graphite Design Names Promotions Manager

Graphite Design has appointed Erik Boysen as promotions manager. Boysen, most recently sales and marketing manager for Sonartec Golf, will oversee Graphite Design’s staff of professional tour representatives and work directly with original equipment manu

Escalade Q3 Sporting Goods Revenues Decline 9%

Escalade, Inc. posted a 4.6% increase in third quarter net income, though revenues declined 7.5%. Revenues from the Sporting Goods business segment declined 8.8% in the third quarter of 2007 to $47.4 million compared to $52.0 million for the same period l

RECALL: Collegiate Pacific Team Hydration Units

Collegiate Pacific is recalling approximately 800 Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units, because the charging the battery inside the unit’s power pack box can cause excessive gas buildup which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture

Schutt Sports Appoints Erb as CEO

Schutt Sports has named Robert Erb as CEO. Julie Nimmons stepped back from her active role as CEO to become chairman of the board of directors in March with President Eric Ashleman taking over the day-to-day duties of running the company at that point. Er

Ashworth Names Fletcher as CEO

Ashworth, Inc. named Allan Fletcher CEO, effective immediately. In addition, the company appointed Greg Slack CFO. Peter Weil, former Ashworth CEO, has resigned to spend more time with his family on the East Coast. Weil will continue to provide consulting

Wolverine Makes Management Changes

Wolverine World Wide Inc. made several key promotions and organizational changes. Among the appointments, Stephen Gulis, Jr. will become president, Global Operations Group; Scott Sible, president of the Outdoor Group; Nicholas P. Ottenwess, SVP – operati

Unifi Q3 Sales Inch Up On Dillon Acquisition

Unifi, Inc. saw fiscal first quarter net sales from continuing operations nudge up to $170.5 million from $169.9 million a year ago. Results include the Dillon acquisition in January 2007. Including discontinue operations, the textile maker showed a defic

Reebok Names O’Toole as North America President

Reebok International has promoted Matt O’Toole to president of Reebok North America, the brand’s largest business unit. O’Toole, whose appointment becomes effective November 5, is currently the president and CEO of Reebok-CCM Hockey, a wholly-owned subsid

Deckers Q3 Sales Jump 57% on UGG Strength

Deckers Outdoor Corp. saw a 57.2% jump in third quarter sales to $129.4 million from $82.3 million last year. Diluted EPS increased 81.5% to $1.47 from 81 cents, as restated, and ahead of previous guidance of approximately $1.20. UGG sales increased 67.5%

Amer Names Paalanne as EVP

Pekka Paalanne has been named EVP of Amer Sports Corp. Paalanne will continue to be responsible for finance and treasury, communications and brand management, legal affairs, investor relations, competitor analysis and human resources. He has been an Amer

USA Basketball Looks at Possible HQ Move

USA Basketball is considering the relocation of its headquarters and national training facilities following the conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. USA Basketball has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from cities intereste