According to the National Golf Foundationa, rounds of golf played in the U.S. increased 11.3% on a same-store basis in March 2007 vs. March 2006. March’s better performance brought the first quarter figure to -4.0%. Regionally, the Northeast experienced a
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K2 Inc. Sees Strong Q1 on Balanced Segments…
K2, Inc. saw strong single-digit sales increases during the first quarter of 2007 due to growth in sales within the Marine & Outdoor and Apparel & Footwear segments. Earnings were boosted during the quarter by stronger margins, particularly in team sports
New Lines Push Volcom to Double-Digit Q1 Gains…
Volcom, Inc. saw double-digit gains in nearly every metric for the first quarter, with the only blemishes coming from slightly increased SG&A expenses and flat sales of men’s product. Across the pond, the company’s European initiative is up and running w
Amer Sports Q1 Hit by Winter Sports Slow-Down…
Amer Sports continued to suffer through the first quarter due to the exceptionally warm winter and slow re-orders of Salomon and Atomic snow sports equipment. However, in spite of the heavy declines in the top line for these two segments, the company was
Amer Sports Q1 Hit by Winter Sports Slow-Down…
Amer Sports continued to suffer through the first quarter due to the exceptionally warm winter and slow re-orders of Salomon and Atomic snow sports equipment. However, in spite of the heavy declines in the top line for these two segments, the company was
K-Swiss, Inc. Backs Off Positive Trend for Q4; Sees 2008 as the Year…
K-Swiss, Inc. will apparently continue to limp through the market this year, looking ahead to 2008 for any real hope of a turnaround. The company had initially expected to see a positive turn in the fourth quarter of this year, building in a 7.5% increas
Deckers Ups Full Year Guidance on Strong Q1, but Second Quarter Earnings Will Slide…
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is apparently starting to see some early positive results from its revamped Teva product line and UGG spring offering, even though the weather has not helped the effort much this spring. The strong start to the year has led the comp
Johnson Outdoors Fiscal Q2 Profits Slip…
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported second quarter earnings dropped considerably in spite of double-digit revenue increases in every division except Outdoor Equipment, a division that continues to suffer from lagging military tent sales. In a conference call
Columbia Posts Strong Q1 on Sportswear Sales…
Columbia Sportswear’s continued investment in building an infrastructure to support a multi-brand outdoor holding company seems to be paying off with strong first quarter results for the company. First quarter income outpaced sales by a three to one rati
Innes Names Skate Team and Internet Content Manager
Innes appointed industry veteran and former pro Lance Conklin to the dual post of Skate Team Manager and Internet Content manager. Kristian Svitak has decided to step down as Team Manager due to increased demands on his time from both his own skate brand,
Zumiez CEO Adds CFO to Titles
Zumiez Inc. added one more title to Richard M. Brooks, president and CEO, in the form of acting CFO. Brooks has served as president and CEO since June 2000. Brooks served as the company’s VP and CFO from August 1993 through June 2000…
Nautilus, Icon Litigation Comes to an End
Nautilus, Inc. and Icon Health and Fitness have settled all outstanding litigation between the two parties. The settlement brings an end to more than four years of intellectual property challenges in federal court, including cases on appeal and currently
Coalision Shuffles Management Deck
Coalision has redefined its upper management structure to streamline the internal communication structure and increase efficiency of development, delivery and follow through capabilities. Co-founder, Evelyn Trempe will become EVP of product; Jean-Pierre F
Cybex Posts Double-Digit Top and Bottom Line Q1 Gains
Cybex International, Inc. recorded a 20% jump in net sales for the first quarter to $34.7 million from $28.9 million for the same quarter last year. Net income for the quarter was $1.1 million, or 6 cents per diluted share, growing 57.1% from $0.7 millio
Unifi Posts Widened Q1 Loss on Sales Decrease
Unifi, Inc. reported that net sales from continuing operations for the current March quarter, including the company's Dillon acquisition on January 1, 2007, of $178.2 million, were down $3.2 million or 1.8% from net sales of $181.4 million for the pr
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