The Walking Company will open a new location in Pittsburgh, Penn. on May 4. The new 1,200 square-foot location will be located at Ross Park Mall…
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Horizon Fitness Expands, Realigns Sales Team
Horizon Fitness has expanded its sales organization, realigning the internal sales team in the process. Jeff Moser, formerly director of dealer sales, will now take on the sporting goods, specialty and online channels as director of sales. Mark Pagnotta w
Gildan Q2 Sales Boosted By KY Derby Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported a 26.3% jump in second quarter net sales to $232.1 million from $183.8 million in the second quarter of last year. In addition, the company announced plans for a 2-for-1 stock split while reiterating guidance for the full f
Dorel Q1 Sales Flat Despite 7.6% Rec/Lesiure Gain
Dorel Industries Inc. saw revenue for the first quarter total $455.7 million, up slightly from $451.0 million last year. Net income for the first quarter was $27.9 million or 85 cents per diluted share compared with $24.2 million or 74 cents per diluted s
Genesis Agency Focuses on Serving Specialty Running
The Genesis Agency, a sales and distribution program tailored to the specialty running, cycling and outdoor markets will be setting up offices in New York, Chicago and Austin. The Genesis Agency, led by Paul Perrone, the former director of running at Fila
Yakima to Open SoCal Distribution Center
Yakima will open a new distribution center in Riverside, Calif., that will decrease delivery time by 50% for western customers. Retailers can expect a one to two day transit time instead of the previous distribution schedule of four to five days. Yakima
Crocs First Quarter Sales More Than Triple
Crocs, Inc. saw revenues for the first quarter increase 217% to $142.0 million from $44.8 million for the first quarter last year. Net income for the quarter was $24.9 million, or 61 cents per diluted share, compared to $6.4 million, or 17 cents per dilut
Callaway Raises Guidance on 11% Q1 Sales Jump
Callaway Golf Company recorded an 11% increase in net sales for the first quarter to $334.6 million from $302.4 million for the same period in 2006. Fully diluted earnings per share were 48 cents on 68.3 million shares as compared to 33 cents on 70.1 mill
Spyder Signs Footwear License with Catchlight
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Catchlight Fashions, Inc. for design, manufacturing, sales and distribution of Spyder-branded footwear. The collection includes men’s and women’s shoes and boots, and children’s boots…
DancinDogg Golf Moves to New HQ
DancinDogg Golf has moved to a new location in Traverse City, Mich. Now headquartered at 1371 Trade Centre Drive in Traverse City, Mich., DancinDogg Golf’s new location includes an expanded warehouse, assembly area, and offices. In addition, the new locat
Shoe Pavilion CFO Leaves For ‘Another Specialty Retailer’
Shoe Pavilion, Inc. accepted the resignation of Bruce Ross, CFO, as he will leave the company to become CFO at another specialty retailer, effective May 30, 2007. Mr. Ross will oversee the preparation of Shoe Pavilion's first quarter Form 10-Q and ha
Hanesbrands to Stop Production at Three D.R. Facilities
Hanesbrands Inc. will cease production at three sewing and assembly operations located in Itabo, Dominican Republic. The company is consolidating sewing production into fewer facilities that are aligned with textile fabric production and can operate more
PolarPak Experiences ‘Bittersweet’ Delivery Delay
Sport Innovation Group, owner of the PolarPak brand, reports that delivery on all Polarpak Hydration Systems, which include the Polarpak and Moflow reservoirs along with the Flowjo waist pack, have been delayed until early- to mid-June. The company noted
Aetrex Joins IRRA
Aetrex has joined the IRRA (Independent Running Retailers Association), a non-profit association promoting interest of independent specialty running retailers across the United States. This partnership will expand Aetrex’s presence in the running market
Consolidated Skateboards Launches Footwear Range
Consolidated Skateboards has launched a line of shoes, Consolidated Footwear, to represent their Don’t Do It campaign, aimed at the movement to put the power back into the hands of those that built the action sports industry-namely, the participants thems
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